tegenvallen

Definitions of tegenvallen
  1. verb
    judge unacceptable
    synonyms:
    bakken, buizen, failleren, flessen, sjezen, stralen, zakken
    fail to get a passing grade
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    type of:
    aankijken, bekijken, beoordelen, beschouwen, bezien, inschatten, oordelen, taxeren, zien
    form a critical opinion of
  2. adjective
    not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
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    antonyms:
    meevallen
    having unexpected good fortune
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