engherzig

narrowminded / illiberal (wenig benutzt)

English meaning: narrowminded / illiberal (wenig benutzt)
CEFR level: C1 — Advanced
Vocabulary package: Negative Character Traits
Dictionary: German words with E

engherzig in a sentence

Seine engherzig Denkweise passte nicht zur modernen Zeit.
His narrow-minded way of thinking didn't fit the modern age.

Comparative and superlative

engherzig → engherziger → am engherzigsten

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Words that go with engherzig

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Questions about engherzig

What is the comparative of engherzig?

engherzig → engherziger → am engherzigsten.

What does engherzig mean in English?

engherzig means "narrowminded / illiberal (wenig benutzt)". For example: "Seine engherzig Denkweise passte nicht zur modernen Zeit." — "His narrow-minded way of thinking didn't fit the modern age."

What level is engherzig in German?

engherzig is a C1 word — c1 — advanced. It belongs to the negative character traits vocabulary.

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