This is the 15609th most frequent German word.
widerborstigen
"Recalcitrant" or "stubborn."
Here, 'widerborstige' describes a boy as being stubborn or resistant, indicating his unwillingness to comply.
Der widerborstige Junge weigerte sich, seine Hausaufgaben zu machen.
The stubborn boy refused to do his homework.
In this sentence, 'widerborstige' characterizes a brush as being coarse or unmanageable, connecting to its texture or usability.
Die widerborstige Bürste war schwierig zu gebrauchen, um die Haare zu frisieren.
The stubborn brush was difficult to use for styling the hair.
Here, 'widerborstiger' is used metaphorically to describe a comment as provocative or oppositional, highlighting the argumentative nature of the statement.