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forbidding in German

forbidding in German is abstoßend, abweisend, bedrohlich — forbidding means looking unfriendly, threatening, or unwelcoming.

forbidding in German

abstoßend
adj
Appearing to be threatening, unfriendly or potentially unpleasant.
abweisend
adj
Appearing to be threatening, unfriendly or potentially unpleasant.
bedrohlich
adj
Appearing to be threatening, unfriendly or potentially unpleasant.
furchteinflößend
adj
Appearing to be threatening, unfriendly or potentially unpleasant.
unwirtlich
adj
Appearing to be threatening, unfriendly or potentially unpleasant.
widerwärtig
adj
Appearing to be threatening, unfriendly or potentially unpleasant.

What does "forbidding" mean?

  1. adj Looking unfriendly, threatening, or unwelcoming.
    "The old mansion had a forbidding, gothic look to it."
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forbidding in a sentence

  • The old mansion had a forbidding, gothic look to it.
  • Dark clouds gave the mountain a forbidding appearance.

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What is "forbidding" in German?

"forbidding" in German is abstoßend, abweisend, bedrohlich. forbidding means: Looking unfriendly, threatening, or unwelcoming.

How do you use "forbidding" in a sentence?

Example: "The old mansion had a forbidding, gothic look to it." In German, "forbidding" is abstoßend, abweisend, bedrohlich.

Are there other ways to say "forbidding" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "forbidding": abstoßend, abweisend, bedrohlich, furchteinflößend, unwirtlich, widerwärtig.

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