Widerwärtigkeit

[ˈviːdɐˌvɛʁtɪçkaɪ̯t]

/[ˈviːdɐˌvɛʁtɪçkaɪ̯t]/ noun

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The verdict

“Widerwärtigkeit” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
15
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Eigenschaft von etwas, als außerordentlich unangenehm empfunden zu werden

Key facts for Widerwärtigkeit
PropertyValue
HeadwordWiderwärtigkeit
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈviːdɐˌvɛʁtɪçkaɪ̯t]
Letters15
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Widerwärtigkeit” sits in German frequency

Widerwärtigkeit falls outside the top-100,000 ranked German words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Widerwärtigkeit is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈviːdɐˌvɛʁtɪçkaɪ̯t]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

Our edit-distance generator produced no likely misspellings for Widerwärtigkeit, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Widerwärtigkeit, spelled W-I-D-E-R-W-Ä-R-T-I-G-K-E-I-T.

Definition

  1. 1
    Eigenschaft von etwas, als außerordentlich unangenehm empfunden zu werden
  2. 2
    etwas, das als außerordentlich unangenehm empfunden wird

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Widerwärtigkeit"?
"Widerwärtigkeit" is spelled W-I-D-E-R-W-Ä-R-T-I-G-K-E-I-T. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈviːdɐˌvɛʁtɪçkaɪ̯t].
What does "Widerwärtigkeit" mean?
As a noun, "Widerwärtigkeit" means: Eigenschaft von etwas, als außerordentlich unangenehm empfunden zu werden
How do you pronounce "Widerwärtigkeit"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Widerwärtigkeit" is [ˈviːdɐˌvɛʁtɪçkaɪ̯t]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Widerwärtigkeit" come from?
"Widerwärtigkeit" is a German word. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for this and other words across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German on PlainSpell.
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Using “Widerwärtigkeit”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct German spelling is W-I-D-E-R-W-Ä-R-T-I-G-K-E-I-T - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈviːdɐˌvɛʁtɪçkaɪ̯t] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list