wankelmoed

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From wankel (unstable") +‎ moed (mood, disposition).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɑŋ.kəlˌmut/
  • Hyphenation: wan‧kel‧moed

Noun[edit]

wankelmoed m (uncountable)

  1. fickleness, lack of steadfastness, proclivity to change course, opinion, etc.
  2. cowardice, fearfulness