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widerstrebend — meaning in English

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English meaning

reluctant adj Unwilling to do something; hesitant or resistant to taking an action.
repugnant adj So offensive or distasteful that it causes strong disgust.

Senses

widerstrebend is used for these senses in English:

against the grain (idiomatic) Unwillingly, reluctantly; contrary to one's nature.
begrudging reluctant
repugnant (legal) Opposed or in conflict.

repugnant — full definition

adj So offensive or distasteful that it causes strong disgust.
adj In direct conflict with something else.

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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

gegen den Strich gegen die Natur von jemandem unwillig widerwillig gehässig grollend grummelnd missgönnend zähneknirschend zögernd widerlich ekelhaft