weerspannig

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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

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