Übellaunigkeit
bad-temperedness, chronic ill mood
noun UE-bel-low-nig-kite Rare
Usage Note
Übellaunigkeit refers to a persistent tendency to be in a foul mood and to spread that negativity. The adjective übelgelaunt is more common in speech; the noun appears in written characterisation or medical contexts.
Examples
"Seine morgendliche Übellaunigkeit war in der Familie eine bekannte Eigenheit."
Natural Translation
His morning bad-temperedness was a well-known quirk in the family.
Literal Translation
His morning bad-mood-ness was in the family a known peculiarity.
Related Words
- Abgestumpftheit emotional numbness, blunted sensitivity
- Abneigung aversion, dislike, antipathy
- Anmut grace, gracefulness, charm
- Aufgewühltheit emotional turmoil, being churned up
- Bangigkeit anxiety, apprehension, fearful unease
- Bedrängnis distress, straits, predicament
- Bedrömmeltheit stunned, dazed emotional numbness
- Bedrücktheit oppressive heaviness of spirit, dejected low mood
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