This is the 11275th most frequent Swedish word.
motsträviga
Resistant; unwilling; defiant.
The word "motsträviga" refers to an attitude of reluctance or resistance, emphasizing the challenging nature of working with a reluctant counterpart.
Trots deras motsträviga inställning fortsatte vi projektet med framgång.
Despite their obstinate attitude, we continued the project successfully.
Here, "motsträviga" describes hesitant and unwilling steps, portraying a struggle or internal conflict.
Han tog motsträviga steg framåt, rädd för vad som skulle hända.
He took reluctant steps forward, afraid of what might happen.
In this sentence, "motsträviga" characterizes the child as being unwilling and resistant, highlighting stubborn behavior.