egensinne

Swedish

Etymology

Back-formation from egensinnig, equivalent to egen +‎ sinne. Attested since 1818. Compare German Eigensinn.

Noun

egensinne n

  1. self-will, intransigence, stubbornness, obstinacy

Declension

Declension of egensinne
nominative genitive
singular indefinite egensinne egensinnes
definite egensinnet egensinnets
plural indefinite — —
definite — —

Derived terms

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