weerspannig

Dutch

Etymology

From earlier wederspannig, from Middle Dutch wederspannich. Equivalent to weer- (“against”) +‎ spannen (“to span, stretch”) +‎ -ig (“-y”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʋeːrˈspɑnəx/

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Adjective

weerspannig (comparative weerspanniger, superlative weerspannigst)

1. refractory
2. (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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