eigenwijs

Meaning

  1. stubborn, headstrong
  2. strong-willed, strong-minded

Synonyms

onbedachtzaam

vrijpostig

onbedacht

schoolmeesterachtig

wijsneuzig

Frequency

C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˌɛi̯ɣə(n)ˈʋɛi̯s/
Etymology

In summary

From Middle Dutch eigenwijs, probably from Middle Low German eigenwīs.

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