eigensinnig — meaning in English
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English meaning
- froward adj Disobedient, contrary, unmanageable; difficult to deal with; with an evil disposition.
- headstrong adj Stubbornly determined to do things one's own way, ignoring advice or objections.
- opinionated adjective Holding and expressing strong personal views, often stubbornly.
- recalcitrant adjective Stubbornly refusing to obey authority, follow rules or cooperate, even under pressure.
- wayward adj Stubbornly doing things one's own way, ignoring rules or expectations.
- wilful adj Done deliberately and on purpose, especially something wrong or harmful.
Senses
eigensinnig is used for these senses in English:
- froward (archaic, literary) Disobedient, contrary, unmanageable; difficult to deal with; with an evil disposition.
- headstrong Determined to do as one pleases, and not as others want.
- opinionated (of a person) Having very strong opinions.
- recalcitrant Difficult to deal with or to operate.
- self-willed Obstinate; strong-minded; unyielding to the desires, concern or opinions of others.
- wayward Given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray.
- wilful Stubborn and determined.