widerborstig

rebellious; stubborn; prickly

English translations

  1. 01

    obstinate

  2. 02

    recalcitrant

  3. 03

    stubborn

  4. 04

    willful

Word details

German meaning
Trotzig und unwillig, Anweisungen zu befolgen oder sich zu fügen.
English meaning
Obstinate
Synonym
trotzig, widerspenstig
German example
Das Kind war heute besonders widerborstig und wollte nicht ins Bett.
English example
The child was particularly obstinate today and didn't want to go to bed.
Comparative
widerborstigerSuperlative: am widerborstigsten

Example sentences with “widerborstig”

  1. Das Kind ist heute sehr widerborstig. (The child is very stubborn today.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'widerborstig' a common word?

It's a colorful way to describe someone who opposes authority or is difficult to handle.