zimperlich — meaning in English
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English meaning
- fussy adjective Overly concerned with small details; hard to satisfy.
- gingerly adv Very carefully and cautiously, so as not to cause harm or damage.
- pernickety adj (informal) Very particular about small details, often more than necessary.
- prissy adj Excessively prim, fussy, or particular about small details.
- squeamish adj Easily disturbed, nauseated, or made uneasy, especially by unpleasant sights.
Senses
zimperlich is used for these senses in English:
- fussy Having a tendency to fuss, cry, or be bad-tempered/ill-tempered (especially of babies).
- gingerly In a cautious and delicate manner; (very) carefully or cautiously.
- prissy Prim and fussy; too precise; overparticular.
- squeamish Easily shocked, sickened or frightened; tending to be nauseated or nervous; oversensitive.
fussy — full definition
- adjective Overly concerned with small details; hard to satisfy.
- adjective Easily upset or irritable, especially describing a baby.
- adjective Cluttered with too much unnecessary detail or decoration.
gingerly — full definition
- adv Very carefully and cautiously, so as not to cause harm or damage.
- adv Mostly describing dancing or walking: performed with small, delicate steps, in a dainty way; alternatively, done with exaggerated refinement, in an affected, mincing way.
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