widerborstig

contrarily / rebellious

English meaning: contrarily / rebellious
CEFR level: C1 — Advanced
Vocabulary package: Negative Character Traits
Dictionary: German words with W

widerborstig in a sentence

Sein widerborstige Art führte zu vielen Konflikten.
His contrary nature led to many conflicts.

Comparative and superlative

widerborstig → widerborstiger → am widerborstigsten

Word family

widerborstig is built from wider (against (not really used)). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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Words that go with widerborstig

der Abschaumscum anmaßendpresumptuous ausschweifenddebauched / extravagant = indulging in or characterized by sensual pleasures to a degree perceived to be morally harmful; dissolute das Backpfeifengesichta face that needs a slap begehrlichcovetous die Bosheitmalice / wickedness / nastiness durchtriebencunning / crafty / scheming die Eigennutzselfishness / self-centeredness engherzignarrowminded / illiberal (wenig benutzt)flegelhaftboorish / oafish frevelhaftsinful / sacrilegious / wanton der Frevlera sinner / wicked person (wenig benutzt)

Questions about widerborstig

What is the comparative of widerborstig?

widerborstig → widerborstiger → am widerborstigsten.

What does widerborstig mean in English?

widerborstig means "contrarily / rebellious". For example: "Sein widerborstige Art führte zu vielen Konflikten." — "His contrary nature led to many conflicts."

What level is widerborstig in German?

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

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