abschreckend
deterrent; off-putting.
English translations
- 01
deterrent
- 02
discouraging
- 03
repellent
- 04
off-putting
Word details
- German meaning
- Abschreckend bedeutet, dass etwas Furcht oder Respekt einflößt und dadurch von einer Handlung abhält.
- English meaning
- deterrent
- Synonym
- unangenehm, entmutigend
- German example
- Die hohen Strafen wirken abschreckend auf potenzielle Täter.
- English example
- The high penalties act as a deterrent to potential offenders.
- Comparative
- abschreckenderSuperlative: am abschreckendsten
Related words
- entmutigend
Discouraging
- punitiv
Punitive means punishing or aimed at punishment.
- Exempel
Example, deterrent
- abtörnend
Abtörnend means that something is unattractive, unpleasant, or disappointing and reduces interest or enthusiasm.
Example sentences with “abschreckend”
Die hohen Preise sind abschreckend. (The high prices are off-putting.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the function of 'abschreckend'?
It describes something that discourages or puts people off.