onhandelbaar — meaning in English
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English meaning
- contrarious adj Inclined to oppose, resist or argue with others.
- haggard adjective Looking tired, worn out, or unwell, often from stress, illness, or lack of sleep.
- intractable adj Impossible or very hard to manage, control or direct.
- recalcitrant adjective Stubbornly refusing to obey authority, follow rules or cooperate, even under pressure.
Senses
onhandelbaar is used for these senses in English:
- contrarious (archaic, of persons) Tending to counter, oppose, resist, argue.
- haggard (of an animal) Wild or untamed
- intractable Not tractable; not able to be managed, controlled, governed or directed.
- recalcitrant Difficult to deal with or to operate.
contrarious — full definition
- adj Inclined to oppose, resist or argue with others.
- adj Causing harm or annoyance.
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