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Eigenbrötlertum

loner mentality, self-sufficient oddity, solitary eccentricity

noun Y-gen-brot-ler-toom Rare
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Origin: from Eigenbrötler (one who bakes his own bread), i.e. a self-sufficient loner

Usage Note

Eigenbrötlertum describes the characteristic lifestyle of someone who avoids company and does everything in their own idiosyncratic way. It can be affectionate or mildly critical; Eigenbrötler (the person) is more common than the abstract noun.

Examples

"Sein Eigenbrötlertum machte tiefe Freundschaften fast unmöglich."

Natural Translation

His loner mentality made deep friendships almost impossible.

Literal Translation

His loner-nature made deep friendships almost impossible.

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