English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

launisch — meaning in English

German → English · translate English → German instead

English meaning

  • arbitrary adj Based on personal choice or chance rather than any clear reason, rule, or system.
  • cantankerous adj Given to or marked by an ill-tempered, quarrelsome nature; ill-tempered, cranky, crabby.
  • capricious adj Changing mood or behavior suddenly and unpredictably, without an obvious reason.
  • cranky adjective Easily irritated; grumpy and bad-tempered.
  • crotchety adj Cranky, disagreeable, or stubborn, especially if prone to odd whims or fancies.
  • fickle adj Changing opinions, loyalties, or feelings often and without warning.
  • moody adj Prone to sudden changes in emotional state; temperamental.
  • petulant adj Irritable and sulky in a childish way, often over something minor.
  • skittish adj Easily frightened or startled; nervous.
  • wayward adj Stubbornly doing things one's own way, ignoring rules or expectations.
  • whimsical adj Playfully unusual, quaint, or fanciful, especially in a light-hearted way.

Senses

launisch is used for these senses in English:

  • arbitrary Determined by impulse rather than reason; often connoting heavy-handedness.
  • cantankerous Given to or marked by an ill-tempered, quarrelsome nature; ill-tempered, cranky, crabby.
  • capricious Impulsive and unpredictable; determined by chance, impulse, or whim.
  • cranky Grouchy, grumpy, irritable; easily upset.
  • crotchety Cranky, disagreeable, or stubborn, especially if prone to odd whims or fancies.
  • fickle Quick to change one’s opinion or allegiance; insincere; not loyal or reliable.
  • moody Given to sudden or frequent changes of mind; temperamental.
  • petulant Childishly irritable.

arbitrary — full definition

  1. adj Based on personal choice or chance rather than any clear reason, rule, or system.
  2. adj Used, in mathematics and logic, to mean "any one you like" out of all the possibilities — not random in the everyday sense, but unspecified.

Related German words