widerwärtig

repulsive / unsavory

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

widerwärtig in a sentence

Sein widerwärtiger Geruch war unerträglich.
His repulsive smell was unbearable.

Comparative and superlative

widerwärtig → widerwärtiger → am widerwärtigsten

Word family

widerwärtig 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 widerwärtig

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 widerwärtig

What is the comparative of widerwärtig?

widerwärtig → widerwärtiger → am widerwärtigsten.

What does widerwärtig mean in English?

widerwärtig means "repulsive / unsavory". For example: "Sein widerwärtiger Geruch war unerträglich." — "His repulsive smell was unbearable."

What level is widerwärtig in German?

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

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