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eigenwijs — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • maverick noun A person who thinks and acts independently, refusing to follow the usual rules or conventions of their group.
  • stubborn adjective Refusing to change one’s mind, position, or behaviour despite pressure or good reason to.

Senses

eigenwijs is used for these senses in English:

  • maverick Showing independence in thoughts or actions.
  • stubborn Refusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting; persistent in doing something.

maverick — full definition

  1. noun A person who thinks and acts independently, refusing to follow the usual rules or conventions of their group.
  2. adj Independent-minded and unwilling to conform.

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