weerspannig

Dutch

Etymology

From earlier wederspannig, from Middle Dutch wederspannich.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ʋeːrˈspɑnəx/
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Adjective

weerspannig (comparative weerspanniger, superlative weerspannigst)

refractory
(of things) asking effort, difficult
een weerspannige klus
a difficult job/task

Synonyms

(recalcitrant): opstandig, koppig, rebels
(difficult): moeilijk

References

Van Dale, 11. edition (1984)

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