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angewidert
disgust
Man fühlt sich unwohl oder ekelhaft wegen etwas, das man sieht, riecht oder erlebt.
The German word "angewidert" is an adjective meaning "disgusted" or "repulsed". It comes from the verb "widen" (regional/archaic for "to loathe" or "to detest"), with the prefix "an-" indicating a state or condition.
Component meanings:
- widen (old/rare): to loathe, detest
- an-: a prefix often indicating a condition or state related to the root verb
Similar words:
- ekelhaft (disgusting)
- entsetzt (horrified)
- abgestoßen (repulsed)
Differences:
- angewidert describes an internal emotional reaction (feeling disgusted).
- ekelhaft describes something causing disgust.
- entsetzt is a stronger sense of shock or horror beyond disgust.
- abgestoßen emphasizes strong repulsion, often physical or moral.
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Examples
Sie wirkte angewidert von der Unordnung im Raum.adjective
She seemed disgusted by the mess in the room.
Die Schüler waren angewidert, als sie den faulen Geruch bemerkten.adjective
The students were disgusted when they noticed the rotten smell.
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