Also means
inherent temperament
Usage Note
Wesensart refers to someone's fundamental nature or characteristic way of being. Unlike Charakter, it stresses what is innate rather than developed — Es liegt in seiner Wesensart, anderen zu helfen = it is in his nature to help others.
Examples
"Ihre Wesensart ist geprägt von Ruhe und Ausgeglichenheit."
Natural Translation
Her nature is characterised by calm and balance.
Literal Translation
Her nature is shaped by calm and balance.
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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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