abhold

averse; unfriendly; unfavorable

English translations

  1. 01

    dismissal

  2. 02

    rejection

Word details

German meaning
jemanden oder etwas an einem bestimmten Ort abholen
English meaning
to pick up
Synonym
abgeneigt, widerwillig
German example
Ich werde dich um 18 Uhr von zu Hause abholen.
English example
I will pick you up from your house at 6 PM.
Comparative
abholderSuperlative: am abholdesten
Opposite of
aversehold / zugetan

Example sentences with “abhold”

  1. Er ist dem Glück nicht immer abhold. (He is not always unfavorable to luck.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'abhold' an old-fashioned word?

Yes, 'abhold' is quite literary and archaic; you wouldn't use it in casual, modern conversation.