No. 11,275 in Swedish
motsträviga
Resistant; unwilling; defiant.
In a sentence
Trots deras motsträviga inställning fortsatte vi projektet med framgång.
Despite their obstinate attitude, we continued the project successfully.
The word "motsträviga" refers to an attitude of reluctance or resistance, emphasizing the challenging nature of working with a reluctant counterpart.
Han tog motsträviga steg framåt, rädd för vad som skulle hända.
He took reluctant steps forward, afraid of what might happen.
Here, "motsträviga" describes hesitant and unwilling steps, portraying a struggle or internal conflict.
Det motsträviga barnet vägrade att äta sin middag.
The obstinate child refused to eat their dinner.
In this sentence, "motsträviga" characterizes the child as being unwilling and resistant, highlighting stubborn behavior.
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