Also means
defiant attitude
Usage Note
Aufsässigkeit describes persistent, provocative resistance to authority. More active than Trotz, it implies ongoing conflict. Die Aufsässigkeit des Schülers forderte die Lehrerin heraus — the pupil's rebelliousness challenged the teacher.
Examples
"Seine Aufsässigkeit gegenüber jeder Regel machte die Zusammenarbeit schwierig."
Natural Translation
His rebelliousness toward every rule made cooperation difficult.
Literal Translation
His insubordination toward every rule made working together difficult.
Related Words
- Abgebrühtheit hardened cynicism, unshockable matter-of-factness
- Achtsamkeit mindfulness, attentiveness, careful awareness
- Ansicht opinion
- Arglosigkeit naivety, guilelessness, unsuspecting nature
- Argwohn suspicion
- Aufbruchsstimmung mood of new beginnings, pioneering spirit
- Bedächtigkeit deliberateness, careful thoughtfulness
- Befangenheit self-consciousness
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