# trotzig

trotzig is a German adjective meaning “defiant”. Forms: trotziger, am trotzigsten.

## Forms

- Comparative: trotziger
- Superlative: am trotzigsten

## In other languages

- Русский: упрямый, своенравный, упорный

## Meanings

1. defiant
2. defiant; stubborn; difficult; contrary
   - Trotzige Kinder kosten den Eltern viel Nerven.
3. _poetic_ bold; valiant
   - Mit tapferem und trotzigem Muthe zogen die Kämpfer in die Schlacht.

## Examples

- Sie sah uns trotzig an. — She stared at us with defiant eyes.
- Tom war trotzig. — Tom was defiant.

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