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    Kasuwailan (en. Stubbornness)

    /ka-su-wai-lan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The characteristic of refusing orders or following rules.
    His stubbornness caused problems for his teachers.
    Ang kanyang kasuwailan ay nagdulot ng problema sa kanyang mga guro.
    Exhibiting resistance to authority or superiors.
    The stubbornness of the youth is a challenge for parents.
    Ang kasuwailan ng mga kabataan ay isang hamon sa mga magulang.
    A form of behavior that aims to not meet expectations.
    Sometimes stubbornness reflects deeper feelings.
    Minsan ang kasuwailan ay nagpapakita ng malalim na damdamin.

    Etymology

    From the word 'suwail', meaning stubborn or unruly.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stubbornness has its consequences
    Being stubborn leads to negative outcomes.
    ang kasuwailan ay may kabayaran
    do not make it a stubbornness
    Avoid being hard-headed.
    huwag gawing kasuwailan

    Related Words

    stubborn
    A person who doesn't follow orders or rules.
    suwail
    disobedience
    The act of not following orders.
    disobedience

    Slang Meanings

    Overly paranoid or jittery.
    He seems to be extremely paranoid, always thinking the worst of others.
    Parang kasuwailan na siya, lagi na lang siyang nag-iisip ng masama sa mga tao.
    A person who tends to sulk or feel insecure.
    Don't be so insecure, you're always thinking negatively about yourself.
    Huwag kang maging kasuwailan, masyado kang nag-iisip ng hindi maganda tungkol sa sarili mo.
    Type of person who gets angry quickly or is prone to rage.
    Take it easy, that person might be quick-tempered and explode in anger.
    Dahan-dahan lang, kasi baka kasuwailan yan at magalit bigla.