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nicht zimperlich: not squeamish — meaning and examples | JadoLearn

Dictionarynicht zimperlich

Quality-approved learning entryAdjectiveLevel C1

nicht zimperlich

not squeamish

not squeamish or overly restrained; rather tough

IPA/nˈɪçt t‍sˈɪmpɜlˌɪç/

Pronounce the expression as one natural German lexical unit; keep the main lexical stress clear.

Meaning 1informal · 86%

not squeamish or overly restrained; rather tough

In den Zweikämpfen ging die Mannschaft nicht zimperlich zur Sache.

Die Kritikerin war mit dem neuen Konzept nicht zimperlich.

Der neue Chef ist bei Fehlleistungen nicht zimperlich.

Means not overly delicate, squeamish, or restrained; it can describe a tough style of handling, criticism, or action.

Means not overly delicate, squeamish, or restrained; it can describe a tough style of handling, criticism, or action.

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Means not overly delicate, squeamish, or restrained; it can describe a tough style of handling, criticism, or action.