achtungheischend

respect-demanding; impressive

English translations

  1. 01

    ⚠️ This content is inappropriate.⚠️ attention-seeking

Word details

German meaning
Achtungheischend beschreibt ein Verhalten oder eine Sache, die auffällig und darauf ausgerichtet ist, Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.
English meaning
Attention-seeking describes behavior or something that is conspicuous and aimed at attracting attention.
German example
Sein achtungheischendes Auftreten war unübersehbar.
English example
His attention-seeking behavior was impossible to overlook.

Example sentences with “achtungheischend”

  1. Er blickte achtungheischend in die Runde. (He looked around in a way that demanded respect.)

Frequently asked questions

Is there a difference between 'achtungsheischend' and 'achtungheischend'?

They are variants of the same concept, though the first is more common in modern usage.