This is the 15679th most frequent German word.
zimperliche
Overly delicate, squeamish, or fussy.
The word 'zimperlich' is used here to describe someone who is not overly sensitive or fussy in tackling challenges or tough situations.
Sie ist nicht zimperlich, wenn es um harte Arbeit geht.
She is not squeamish when it comes to hard work.
In this sentence, 'zimperlich' points to someone being overly sensitive or making a big deal out of a minor problem.
Sei nicht so zimperlich, es ist nur ein kleiner Kratzer.
Don't be so squeamish, it's just a little scratch.
Here, 'zimperlich' describes behavior that is overly cautious or unnecessarily delicate, leading to disappointment from observers.