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trotzig

defiant, sulky, obstinate

adjective TROT-tsikh Rare
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Usage Note

trotzig describes a stubbornly defiant attitude, often with a petulant undertone. Die Trotzphase (the defiance phase) is a common term for the toddler 'no' phase. In adults it implies childish stubbornness.

Examples

"Sie verschränkte trotzig die Arme und weigerte sich, ein Wort zu sagen."

Natural Translation

She defiantly crossed her arms and refused to say a word.

Literal Translation

She crossed defiantly the arms and refused, a word to say.

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