adjective

eigenwillig

unconventional · idiosyncratic · quirky

Beschreibt eine Person, die gerne ihren eigenen Kopf hat und Dinge auf ihre eigene Art tut, auch wenn andere etwas anderes erwarten.

The German word "eigenwillig" is an adjective meaning "headstrong", "willful", or "stubborn".

Together, it describes someone who follows their own will or has a unique, independent way of thinking or behaving.

Eigenwillig often emphasizes a distinctive or unconventional independence, sometimes with a positive nuance of individuality.
Stur is more negative, strictly stubborn without openness.
Eigensinnig is close in meaning but sometimes implies a stronger focus on being headstrong.
Hartnäckig is about persistence rather than independence of will.

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Die Frau trägt eine eigenwillige Jacke.adjective

The woman is wearing an unconventional jacket.

Viele Künstler drücken sich auf eine eigenwillige Weise aus.adjective

Many artists express themselves in an idiosyncratic way.

Manche Schüler haben eine ziemlich eigenwillige Meinung über Regeln.adjective

Some students have a rather unconventional opinion about rules.

Die Besucher fanden die eigenwillige Dekoration im Raum sehr spannend.adjective

The visitors found the quirky decoration in the room very exciting.

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