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geflissentlich

deliberately, intentionally

adverb ge-FLIS-ent-likh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Manner

Also means

studiously (avoiding)

Usage Note

Geflissentlich describes deliberate and often pointed action — particularly deliberate avoidance or omission. Er hat das geflissentlich übersehen means he overlooked it pointedly, not by accident. It implies purposeful effort and is distinctly formal.

Examples

"Sie hat seine Bitte geflissentlich ignoriert."

Natural Translation

She deliberately ignored his request.

Literal Translation

She studiously ignored his request.

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