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Pabalintuwarin (en. Turning back)

/paba.lin.tu.warin/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Describing a type or characteristic related to return or turning.

The turning back decisions are often inconsistent with the original plan.

Ang mga pabalintuwarin na desisyon ay kadalasang hindi tugma sa unang plano.

A word used to describe the action of returning or turning toward a previous state.

His turning back response emphasized his hesitance.

Ang kanyang pabalintuwarin na tugon ay nagbigay-diin sa kanyang pag-aalinlangan.

Etymology

From the word 'balintuwid' meaning 'to be straightened' with the prefix 'pa-' indicating the act of doing something 'in a turning or turning back manner.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

turning back action

Behavior indicating a return to the past or turning back.

pabalintuwarin na pagkilos

Related Words

straight

Meaning straight or not bent; this word gives the opposite of pabalintuwarin.

balintuwid

Slang Meanings

Going back and forth in thought or behavior.

His inconsistent decisions are annoying.

Ang pabalintuwarin niyang desisyon ay nakakainis.

Always lacking a clear direction or plan.

Our discussions are always going in circles.

Palaging pabalintuwarin ang mga pinag-uusapan natin.

Being indecisive about things.

That's just how he is, indecisive in his decisions.

Ganyan talaga siya, pabalintuwarin sa mga desisyon niya.