No. 7,938 in Dutch
eigengereid
Self-willed; independent-minded; stubborn.
In a sentence
Haar eigengereide houding maakt samenwerken soms lastig.
Her self-willed attitude sometimes makes collaboration difficult.
In this sentence, 'eigengereid' describes an independent and possibly stubborn way of behaving, indicating that the person's self-reliance might interfere with teamwork.
De kunstenaar staat bekend om zijn eigengereide aanpak in kunst.
The artist is known for his self-assured approach to art.
Here, 'eigengereid' portrays an artist's unique and individualistic style, emphasizing originality and self-confidence in his work.
Het eigengereide karakter van de politicus heeft zowel bewonderaars als critici.
The self-willed character of the politician has both admirers and critics.
In this example, 'eigengereid' refers to the politician's determination to follow his own path, highlighting a trait that can be polarizing depending on perspective.
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