en·fant ter·ri·ble (ä -fä t -r  bl )n. en·fants ter·ri·bles (ä -fä t-rbl) One whose startlingly unconventional behavior, work, or thought embarrasses or disturbs others: The radical painter was the enfant terrible of the art establishment. [French : enfant, child + terrible, frightful.] |
enfant terrible French [ɑ̃fɑ̃ tɛriblə]
n pl enfants terribles [ɑ̃fɑ̃ tɛriblə]
a person given to unconventional conduct or indiscreet remarks
[literally: terrible child]
enfant terrible - Actually applies to young adults (generally male) who go out of their way to shock or embarrass but at the same time are considered talented.
See also related terms for shock.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | enfant terrible - a person whose unconventional behavior embarrasses others recusant, nonconformist - someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct |
Translations
enfant terrible
n pl <-s -s> → Enfant terrible nt
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