stiefmütterlich

C1

neglectful

English meaning
neglectful

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stiefmütterlich in a sentence

Sie hat ihre Pflichten stiefmütterlich vernachlässigt.

Word family

stiefmütterlich is built from mütterlich (motherly). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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What does stiefmütterlich mean in English?

stiefmütterlich means "neglectful". For example: "Sie hat ihre Pflichten stiefmütterlich vernachlässigt."

What level is stiefmütterlich in German?

stiefmütterlich is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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