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Wehleidigkeit

self-pity, tendency to complain about minor ailments

noun VAY-ly-dig-kite Rare
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Usage Note

Wehleidigkeit describes someone who dramatises pain or discomfort and seeks sympathy excessively. It is a criticism: stell dich nicht so an! The adjective wehleidig is common in speech.

Examples

"Trotz seiner Wehleidigkeit steckte er beim entscheidenden Spiel jeden Schmerz weg."

Natural Translation

Despite his tendency to complain, he endured every pain during the decisive match.

Literal Translation

Despite his self-pity packed he at-the decisive match every pain away.

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