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afgestompt — meaning in English

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English meaning

callous adj Showing no concern for the feelings or suffering of others.
jaded adjective Tired of or unenthusiastic about something because of too much exposure to it.
obtuse adj Slow to understand or notice things that seem obvious to others.

Senses

afgestompt is used for these senses in English:

callous (figurative) Emotionally hardened; unfeeling and indifferent to the suffering/feelings of others.
jaded Made callous or cynically insensitive, by experience.
obtuse Intellectually dull or dim-witted.

callous — full definition

adj Showing no concern for the feelings or suffering of others.
adj Having thickened, hardened skin.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Dutch words

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