Usage Note
Eigenbrötler describes someone who prefers solitude, does things their own way, and avoids joining groups or accepting help. The word is mildly humorous or affectionate rather than harshly critical.
Examples
"Er war ein echter Eigenbrötler, der Abend für Abend allein las."
Natural Translation
He was a true lone wolf who read alone evening after evening.
Literal Translation
He was a true lone-wolf who evening for evening alone read.
Related Words
- Abgeklärtheit serenity, mature composure, detached calm
- Anmaßung presumption, arrogance, overstepping
- Aufgeschlossenheit open-mindedness, receptiveness
- Bedachtheit deliberateness, thoughtful care, circumspection
- Begeisterungsfähigkeit capacity for enthusiasm
- Beharrungsvermögen tenacity, perseverance
- Beharrungswille persistence, determination to persist
- Beherrschtheit self-control, composure
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