No. 15,679 in German
zimperliche
Overly delicate, squeamish, or fussy.
In a sentence
Sie ist nicht zimperlich, wenn es um harte Arbeit geht.
She is not squeamish when it comes to hard work.
The word 'zimperlich' is used here to describe someone who is not overly sensitive or fussy in tackling challenges or tough situations.
Sei nicht so zimperlich, es ist nur ein kleiner Kratzer.
Don't be so squeamish, it's just a little scratch.
In this sentence, 'zimperlich' points to someone being overly sensitive or making a big deal out of a minor problem.
Das zimperliche Verhalten der Mannschaft wurde von den Fans kritisiert.
The delicate behavior of the team was criticized by the fans.
Here, 'zimperlich' describes behavior that is overly cautious or unnecessarily delicate, leading to disappointment from observers.
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