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egenrådig — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • froward adj Disobedient, contrary, unmanageable; difficult to deal with; with an evil disposition.
  • headstrong adj Stubbornly determined to do things one's own way, ignoring advice or objections.
  • licentious adj Lacking restraint, or ignoring societal standards, particularly in sexual conduct; sexually unprincipled.

Senses

egenrådig is used for these senses in English:

  • froward (archaic, literary) Disobedient, contrary, unmanageable; difficult to deal with; with an evil disposition.
  • headstrong Determined to do as one pleases, and not as others want.
  • licentious Disregarding accepted rules.
  • self-willed Obstinate; strong-minded; unyielding to the desires, concern or opinions of others.

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