No. 15,609 in German
widerborstigen
"Recalcitrant" or "stubborn."
In a sentence
Der widerborstige Junge weigerte sich, seine Hausaufgaben zu machen.
The stubborn boy refused to do his homework.
Here, 'widerborstige' describes a boy as being stubborn or resistant, indicating his unwillingness to comply.
Die widerborstige Bürste war schwierig zu gebrauchen, um die Haare zu frisieren.
The stubborn brush was difficult to use for styling the hair.
In this sentence, 'widerborstige' characterizes a brush as being coarse or unmanageable, connecting to its texture or usability.
Ein widerborstiger Kommentar kann in Diskussionen oft zu Streit führen.
A provocative comment can often lead to arguments in discussions.
Here, 'widerborstiger' is used metaphorically to describe a comment as provocative or oppositional, highlighting the argumentative nature of the statement.
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