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Eigensinnig Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Eigensinnig" is used as adjective with the meaning of "stubborn", "obstinate" or "headstrong".
Essential properties of "eigensinnig"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
Regular
- Comparative: eigensinniger
- Superlative: am eigensinnigsten
- Composition: compound adjective formed by eigen, Sinn
Meanings of "eigensinnig" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Stubborn and obstinate person"
- Definition: "A stubborn and obstinate person who follows their own ideas."
- Translation(s): stubborn, obstinate, headstrong, wilful, self-willed
- Synonym(s): stur, dickköpfig, eigenwillig
- Antonym(s): nachgiebig, flexibel
- Related word(s): Sturheit, Dickköpfigkeit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er ist sehr eigensinnig und hört nicht auf andere.
- Ihre eigensinnige Art macht die Zusammenarbeit schwierig.
- Trotz der Kritik bleibt sie eigensinnig bei ihrer Meinung.
2.) "Object not functioning as expected"
- Definition: "An object that does not adapt or function as expected, often implying a 'stubborn' or 'uncooperative' nature."
- Translation(s): uncooperative, recalcitrant, stubborn, tricky
- Synonym(s): widerspenstig, unnachgiebig
- Antonym(s): anpassungsfähig, flexibel
- Related word(s): Widerspenstigkeit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der eigensinnige Motor startet nicht.
- Diese eigensinnige Tür klemmt immer.
- Das eigensinnige Gerät funktioniert nicht richtig.