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Widerwille

reluctance, repugnance, distaste

noun VID-er-vil-e Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Usage Note

Widerwille is stronger than Abneigung and borders on revulsion — a sense that something goes against one's whole being. Mit Widerwillen (with distaste/reluctance) is a common adverbial phrase; it can apply to food, tasks, or people.

Examples

"Mit kaum verborgenem Widerwillen nahm sie die Einladung an."

Natural Translation

With barely concealed repugnance she accepted the invitation.

Literal Translation

With barely concealed repugnance accepted she the invitation.

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