annifyr

Welsh

Etymology

an- (“un-”) +‎ difyr (“agreeable”).

Pronunciation

Adjective

annifyr (feminine singular annifyr, plural annifyr, equative mor annifyr, comparative mwy annifyr, superlative mwyaf annifyr)

  1. disagreeable, unpleasant, irksome
    Synonyms: annymunol, anhyfryd, anghynnes, aflafar
  2. awkward, embarrassing
    Synonyms: anghysurus, anesmwyth, chwithig, lletchwith

Derived terms

  • annifyrrwch (“awkwardness”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of annifyr
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
annifyr unchanged unchanged hannifyr

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “annifyr”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke, et al., editors (1950–present), “annifyr”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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