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herkkähipiäinen — meaning in English

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English meaning

defensive adjective Intended to protect against attack or criticism.
resentful adj Feeling or showing bitterness over a perceived unfairness.

Senses

herkkähipiäinen is used for these senses in English:

defensive Displaying an inordinate sensitivity to criticism or intrusion; oversensitive; thin-skinned.
resentful Inclined to resent, who tends to harbor resentment, when wronged.

defensive — full definition

adjective Intended to protect against attack or criticism.
adjective Reacting to criticism with unusual sensitivity or resistance.

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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 Finnish words

puolustus- puolustusta varten defensiivinen ehkäisevä ennakoiva varovainen puolustuskannalla puolustus herkästi pahastuva harmistunut katkera kaunainen