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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWiderwille
Pronunciation / Transliteration: vidɐˌvɪlə
"Sein Widerwille gegen die Änderungen war offensichtlich."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The quality of being loath; unwillingness or reluctance.
"Her loathfulness to participate in the discussion was evident in her body language." - 2
A state of being disinclined or averse to something.
"His loathfulness towards the proposed changes was clear during the meeting."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'loathfulness' derives from the Old English word 'lath', meaning 'hateful' or 'displeasing'. It evolved through Middle English as 'looth', reflecting a sense of unwillingness or aversion, and has retained this connotation into modern usage.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Loathfulness" is said worldwide
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Réticence
Transliteration: retisɑ̃s
"Sa réticence à accepter l'offre était évidente."
Widerwille
Transliteration: vidɐˌvɪlə
"Sein Widerwille gegen die Änderungen war offensichtlich."
Riluttanza
Transliteration: riluttanʦa
"La sua riluttanza a partecipare era evidente."
Reticencia
Transliteration: retisɛnθia
"Su reticencia a aceptar la propuesta era clara."
Relutância
Transliteration: ʁe.luˈtɐ̃.si.ɐ
"Sua relutância em participar era evidente."
अनिच्छा
Transliteration: anichchha
"उसकी अनिच्छा स्पष्ट थी।"
不情愿
Transliteration: bù qíngyuàn
"他的不情愿在会议中显而易见。"
꺼림칙함
Transliteration: kkeorimchikham
"그의 꺼림칙함은 회의에서 분명했다."
嫌悪感
Transliteration: ken'okan
"彼の嫌悪感は会議で明らかだった。"
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