hair-raising / outrageous
haarsträubend – haarsträubender – am haarsträubendsten
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outrageous / absurd
So unbelievable, outrageous, or absurd that it is hard to believe. The word is often used for claims, stories, or situations.
Der Bericht enthielt einige haarsträubende Behauptungen.
The report contained some outrageous claims.
hair-raising
Very frightening or alarming, and therefore causing a strong feeling of unease.
Bei der haarsträubenden Fahrt wurde den Passagieren angst und bange.
The passengers were terrified during the hair-raising journey.
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'Haarsträubend' (hair-raising) is made up of 'Haar' (hair) and 'sträubend' (standing on end). The image originally describes hair standing up in fright; from this, the word developed into a strong, vivid evaluation.
Seine haarsträubende Erklärung überzeugte niemanden.
No one was convinced by his outrageous explanation.
In this meaning, 'haarsträubend' (outrageous) often describes linguistic or factual things, such as claims, stories, excuses, mistakes, or situations. It expresses a very strong, usually critical evaluation of them.
Die Zeitung deckte mehrere haarsträubende Fehler in dem Vertrag auf.
The newspaper uncovered several outrageous mistakes in the contract.
You can often recognize the meaning 'frightening' from a concrete experience or dangerous situation, such as a journey, sight, or adventure. When the word describes a statement or set of circumstances, it usually refers to something unbelievable or absurd.
Nach dem haarsträubenden Abenteuer brauchte sie erst einmal eine Pause.
After the hair-raising adventure, she needed a break first.
