ungezogen
naughty
Definition & meaning
The adjective ungezogen is used to describe a person, usually a child, who displays bad manners, behaves disrespectfully, or lacks proper discipline. It characterizes someone who does not follow social norms or the instructions of those in authority.
In some contexts, it can also be used playfully or mildly to describe someone who is acting a bit naughty or mischievous.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- Part of speech: Adjective.
- Declension: It is declined like other adjectives (e.g., ein ungezogenes Kind, die ungezogenen Kinder).
Word origin: The word is a compound of the negative prefix un- (meaning "not" or "un-") and gezogen, which is the past participle of the verb ziehen (to pull/draw). Historically, the phrase gut erzogen (well-raised/well-bred) implies that someone has been "drawn" or "guided" in the right direction. Therefore, ungezogen literally means someone who has not been properly "drawn" or "brought up" by their parents or teachers.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Das Kind war heute ungezogen.adjective
The child was naughty today.
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