Befangen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Befangen" is used as adjective with the meaning of "self-conscious", "shy" or "embarrassed".

Essential properties of "befangen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Regular
  • Comparative: befangener
  • Superlative: am befangensten

Meanings of "befangen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Feeling insecure or uncomfortable socially"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er war bei der Präsentation sehr befangen.He was very self-conscious during the presentation.
  2. Sie fühlte sich befangen, als sie vor der Klasse sprach.She felt self-conscious when she spoke in front of the class.
  3. In neuen Gruppen ist er oft befangen.In new groups, he is often self-conscious.

2.) "Having prejudice or lacking impartiality"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Richter war in diesem Fall befangen.The judge was biased in this case.
  2. Sie ist befangen und kann nicht objektiv urteilen.She is biased and cannot judge objectively.
  3. Ein befangener Gutachter wurde abgelehnt.A biased expert was rejected.
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