No. 14,628 in German
missgünstige
Envious or resentful.
In a sentence
Die missgünstige Nachbarin beschwerte sich erneut über unseren Garten.
The envious neighbor complained once again about our garden.
The adjective 'missgünstige' describes someone or something characterized by envy or jealousy, demonstrating its descriptive role in relation to the immediate noun.
Seine missgünstige Haltung gegenüber meinen Erfolgen ist enttäuschend.
His envious attitude towards my achievements is disappointing.
Used to modify 'Haltung', 'missgünstige' here conveys a general tendency or state influenced by envy, showcasing its application to abstract concepts.
Die missgünstige Bemerkung ließ alle verstummen.
The envious remark left everyone silent.
The word is applied to 'Bemerkung' to attribute an emotional or intentional quality to the noun, illustrating its utility in characterizing expressions or words.
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