weerspannig

== Dutch == === Etymology === From earlier wederspannig, from Middle Dutch wederspannich. Equivalent to weer- (“against”) +‎ spannen (“to span, stretch”) +‎ -ig (“-y”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ʋeːrˈspɑnəx/ === Adjective === weerspannig (comparative weerspanniger, superlative weerspannigst) refractory (of things) asking effort, difficult ==== Synonyms ==== (recalcitrant): opstandig, koppig, rebels (difficult): moeilijk === References === Van Dale, 11. edition (1984) [1]