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eccentric, stubborn, cranky, difficult
Having a difficult, uncooperative, or contrary personality. Describes someone who holds unusual or rigid opinions and is hard to get along with.
偏屈な老人。
A cranky old man.
あの先生は偏屈だが腕は確かだ。
That teacher is eccentric but undeniably skilled.
年を取るにつれて偏屈になったと家族に言われる。
My family tells me I've become more stubborn as I've gotten older.
A negative description of personality. Often used to describe elderly people who have become set in their ways. Can also describe someone who has strong, contrarian opinions and refuses to cooperate.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 偏屈な人 (a cranky/difficult person)
- 偏屈な性格 (a stubborn personality)
- 偏屈になる (become eccentric/stubborn)