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bestial
bestial
[Přídavné jméno]

behaving in a savage, animal-like, or inhumane manner

bestiální, nelidský

bestiální, nelidský

Ex: The criminal's actions were bestial, showing no remorse. 
heinous
heinous
[Přídavné jméno]

extremely evil or shockingly wicked in a way that deeply disturbs or offends

odporný, strašný

odporný, strašný

Ex: The heinous crime shook the entire community to its core. 
nefarious
nefarious
[Přídavné jméno]

extremely evil or wicked, typically involving illegal or immoral actions

zločinný, zlomyslný

zločinný, zlomyslný

Ex: The nefarious plot of the antagonist aimed to overthrow the government. 
acrimony
acrimony
[Podstatné jméno]

words or feelings that are filled with anger or bitterness

trpkost, hořkost

trpkost, hořkost

Ex: Despite once being close friends, their falling out resulted in years of acrimony and resentment. 
deleterious
deleterious
[Přídavné jméno]

inflicting damage or harm on someone or something

škodlivý, ničivý

škodlivý, ničivý

Ex: Smoking cigarettes has been proven to have deleterious effects on one's health. 
flagrant
flagrant
[Přídavné jméno]

so obviously wrong or immoral that it provokes shock

křiklavý, skandální

křiklavý, skandální

Ex: The referee ignored a flagrant foul during the match. 
ignominious
ignominious
[Přídavné jméno]

making one feel ashamed because of being very bad or unacceptable

potupný, hanebný

potupný, hanebný

Ex: The general suffered an ignominious defeat. 
iniquity
iniquity
[Podstatné jméno]

actions that are profoundly immoral or wicked

nepravost, zlo

nepravost, zlo

Ex: The novel exposes the iniquity of corrupt officials. 
lurid
lurid
[Přídavné jméno]

shocking or sensational, especially in a gruesome or vulgar way

skandální, hrůzný

skandální, hrůzný

Ex: The lurid revelations of sexual misconduct by a prominent politician led to widespread outrage and calls for resignation, highlighting a profound breach of ethical conduct. 
odious
odious
[Přídavné jméno]

extremely unpleasant and deserving strong hatred

odporný, ohavný

odporný, ohavný

Ex: The dictator's policies were widely regarded as odious. 
pernicious
pernicious
[Přídavné jméno]

causing great harm or damage, often in a gradual or unnoticed way

škodlivý, zhoubný

škodlivý, zhoubný

Ex: The pernicious effects of smoking may take years to appear. 
culpable
culpable
[Přídavné jméno]

responsible for an act that is morally or legally wrong

vinny, odpovědný

vinny, odpovědný

Ex: The driver was found culpable for the accident. 
reprehensible
reprehensible
[Přídavné jméno]

deserving strong criticism or punishment because it is morally wrong or unacceptable

odsouzeníhodný, pokáníhodný

odsouzeníhodný, pokáníhodný

Ex: Lying under oath is a reprehensible act. 
turpitude
turpitude
[Podstatné jméno]

a disposition or behavior that is extremely immoral or wicked

nízkost, hanebnost

nízkost, hanebnost

Ex: The scandal revealed the turpitude of the politician's actions. 
duplicity
duplicity
[Podstatné jméno]

the practice of pretending to feel or act one way while actually pursuing another

pokrytectví, pokrytectví

pokrytectví, pokrytectví

Ex: The spy was skilled in duplicity. 
unconscionable
unconscionable
[Přídavné jméno]

excessively unreasonable or unfair and therefore unacceptable

neomluvitelný, skandální

neomluvitelný, skandální

Ex: The company’s treatment of its workers was deemed unconscionable by labor rights activists. 
avarice
avarice
[Podstatné jméno]

excessive desire for money and material goods

lakota, chamtivost

lakota, chamtivost

Ex: His avarice drove him to exploit his workers for more profit. 
covetous
covetous
[Přídavné jméno]

having an intense desire or craving for something, especially something that belongs to someone else

chtivý, závistivý

chtivý, závistivý

Ex: He was covetous of his colleague's promotion and hoped to one day reach the same position. 
perfidious
perfidious
[Přídavné jméno]

relating to someone or something that is untrustworthy and disloyal

proradný, zrádný

proradný, zrádný

Ex: The perfidious diplomat pretended friendship while secretly plotting against the alliance. 
salacious
salacious
[Přídavné jméno]

having or conveying inappropriate or indecent interest in sexual matters

necudný, obscénní

necudný, obscénní

Ex: The tabloid was filled with salacious details about the celebrity’s private life. 
venal
venal
[Přídavné jméno]

willing to act dishonestly for money or personal gain

úplatný, zkorumpovaný

úplatný, zkorumpovaný

Ex: The venal official accepted bribes from contractors. 
grasping
grasping
[Přídavné jméno]

having an excessive and selfish desire to gain, especially money or possessions

chtivý, lakomý

chtivý, lakomý

Ex: The grasping landlord kept raising the rent without making repairs. 
hoggish
hoggish
[Přídavné jméno]

acting in a way that is greedy, selfish, or gluttonous, similar to the behavior of a pig

nenasytný, lakomý

nenasytný, lakomý

Ex: His hoggish eating habits disgusted everyone at the table. 
wayward
wayward
[Přídavné jméno]

unwilling to follow rules or accept control, often behaving unpredictably or stubbornly

svéhlavý, neposlušný

svéhlavý, neposlušný

Ex: The wayward student refused to listen to the teacher's instructions. 
licentious
licentious
[Přídavné jméno]

showing a disregard for moral rules or standards, especially in sexual behavior

nevázaný, nemravný

nevázaný, nemravný

Ex: The novel was banned for its licentious content. 
to covet
to covet
[sloveso]

to have an intense and often inappropriate desire to possess something that belongs to someone else

chtít, dychtit

chtít, dychtit

Ex: She covets her neighbor's luxurious car and dreams of owning one. 
parsimonious
parsimonious
[Přídavné jméno]

spending money very reluctantly

skoupý, šetrný

skoupý, šetrný

Ex: Critics argued the government had grown too parsimonious in funding for education and social programs. 
debauchery
debauchery
[Podstatné jméno]

wild and immoral behavior that involves heavy drinking, sexual activity, or other extreme pleasures

nemravnost, zhýralost

nemravnost, zhýralost

Ex: The novel describes a night of debauchery at the royal palace. 
dissolution
dissolution
[Podstatné jméno]

a way of living marked by overindulgence in physical pleasures, often leading to moral decline

zhýralost, mravní úpadek

zhýralost, mravní úpadek

Ex: His years of dissolution left him lonely and in poor health. 
execrable
execrable
[Přídavné jméno]

arousing intense dislike or hatred

odporný, nenáviděný

odporný, nenáviděný

Ex: The tyrant's execrable crimes shocked the world. 
decadent
decadent
[Přídavné jméno]

connected with a decline in moral standards

dekadentní, zkažený

dekadentní, zkažený

Ex: The novel portrays a decadent society obsessed with wealth and pleasure. 
unsavory
unsavory
[Přídavné jméno]

related to actions, behaviors, or characteristics that are morally questionable or unpleasant

nepříjemný, pochybný

nepříjemný, pochybný

Ex: The company's unsavory marketing tactics included misleading advertisements. 
buccaneer
buccaneer
[Podstatné jméno]

a successful person, usually in business, who may employ dishonest or immoral techniques in order to succeed

bukanýr, pirát

bukanýr, pirát

Ex: The tycoon was labeled a corporate buccaneer. 
libertine
libertine
[Podstatné jméno]

an individual who is not concerned with morality and overindulges in pleasure, particularly sexual pleasure

libertin, prohnilý

libertin, prohnilý

Ex: The novel’s main character was a notorious libertine, living a life of excess and indulgence. 
miscreant
miscreant
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who behaves badly or immorally

zločinec, ničema

zločinec, ničema

Ex: The police arrested the miscreant responsible for the theft. 
reprobate
reprobate
[Podstatné jméno]

an individual who lacks morality and principle

zvrhlík, ničema

zvrhlík, ničema

Ex: That reprobate lied to everyone and stole their money. 
brigand
brigand
[Podstatné jméno]

an outlaw, typically operating in a group and using violence or stealth to steal

bandita, loupežník

bandita, loupežník

Ex: The forest was infested with brigands preying on travelers. 
to backslide
to backslide
[sloveso]

to return to worse behavior, habits, or moral standards after having improved

znovu upadnout, ustoupit

znovu upadnout, ustoupit

Ex: After months of sobriety, he began to backslide into drinking again. 
by hook or by crook

by any means that is necessary

stůj co stůj, za každou cenu

stůj co stůj, za každou cenu

Ex: He was determined to get the money by hook or by crook. 
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