Also means
dogged inflexibility
Usage Note
Starrsinn implies a rigid refusal to change one's position regardless of reason — it is more emotionally negative than Eigensinn (which can be admirably individual). Often used critically: 'an Starrsinn scheitern' (to fail due to stubbornness).
Examples
"Ihr Starrsinn verhinderte eine konstruktive Lösung des Problems."
Natural Translation
Her obstinacy prevented a constructive solution to the problem.
Literal Translation
Her pig-headedness prevented a constructive solution of-the problem.
Related Words
- Abgeklärtheit serenity, mature composure, detached calm
- Anmaßung presumption, arrogance, overstepping
- Aufgeschlossenheit open-mindedness, receptiveness
- Bedachtheit deliberateness, thoughtful care, circumspection
- Begeisterungsfähigkeit capacity for enthusiasm
- Beharrungsvermögen tenacity, perseverance
- Beharrungswille persistence, determination to persist
- Beherrschtheit self-control, composure
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