tegenvaller

Dutch

Etymology

root of tegenvallen 'to go adversely' (from tegen- 'against' + vallen 'to fall') + -er

Pronunciation

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Noun

tegenvaller m (plural tegenvallers, diminutive tegenvallertje n)

1. a disappointing result, adversity, bummer, setback

Synonyms

• tegenslag
• teleurstelling

Antonyms

• meevaller m