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abschreckend — meaning in English

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English meaning

daunting adj Making someone feel intimidated or discouraged because a task looks so difficult or big.
deterrent adj Acting to discourage someone from doing something.
stern adjective Serious and strict in manner; harsh or severe.

Senses

abschreckend is used for these senses in English:

daunting Discouraging; inspiring fear.
deterrent Serving to deter, preventing something from happening.
stern Grim and forbidding in appearance.

deterrent — full definition

adj Acting to discourage someone from doing something.
noun Something that discourages an action, especially through fear of consequences.

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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 German words

beängstigend einschüchternd entmutigend erdrückend herausfordernd Abschreckung streng hart bitter ernst gestreng unnachgiebig