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eigensinnig

wilful, self-willed

adjective EYE-gen-zin-ikh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Personality

Also means

opinionated

Usage Note

Eigensinnig describes someone who stubbornly follows their own will, resisting persuasion. The emphasis is on the individuality of the will (Eigensinn), not mere obstinacy: ein eigensinniges Kind insists on doing things its own way.

Examples

"Das eigensinnige Kind weigerte sich, den Mantel anzuziehen."

Natural Translation

The wilful child refused to put on its coat.

Literal Translation

The self-willed child refused to put on the coat.

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