Umgänglichkeit
approachability, sociability, easy-going nature
noun oom-GAENG-likh-keyt Rare
Usage Note
Umgänglichkeit describes the quality of being pleasant and easy to deal with — someone who doesn't make social interaction difficult. Umgänglich is the common adjective; the noun appears in recommendations and character assessments.
Examples
"Seine Umgänglichkeit machte die Zusammenarbeit im Team sehr angenehm."
Natural Translation
His approachability made teamwork very pleasant.
Literal Translation
His sociability made the collaboration in the team very pleasant.
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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