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unschicklich — meaning in English

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English meaning

indecent adj Offensive to accepted standards of modesty or good taste.
tawdry adj Cheap-looking and showy; gaudy in a low-quality way.
unseemly adj Not fitting proper standards of behavior or decorum; improper.

Senses

unschicklich is used for these senses in English:

indecent Not in keeping with conventional moral values; improper, immodest, or unseemly.
tawdry (of character, behavior, situations, etc.) Unseemly, base, mean-spirited, shameful.

tawdry — full definition

adj Cheap-looking and showy; gaudy in a low-quality way.
adj Sordid or morally shabby, describing behavior or a situation.

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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

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