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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
choleric
choleric
[Přídavné jméno]

easily angered or irritated

cholerický, podrážděný

cholerický, podrážděný

Ex: The choleric outburst from the manager surprised everyone in the office. 
churlish
churlish
[Přídavné jméno]

rude, ill-mannered, or surly in behavior

hrubý, nezdvořilý

hrubý, nezdvořilý

Ex: His churlish response to the waiter's polite inquiry startled those at the table. 
contentious
contentious
[Přídavné jméno]

inclined to argue or provoke disagreement

sporný,  svárlivý

sporný, svárlivý

Ex: The contentious individual frequently initiated arguments and disagreements within the group. 
fractious
fractious
[Přídavné jméno]

unruly, defiant, or unwilling to submit to rules or leadership

vzpurný, neposlušný

vzpurný, neposlušný

Ex: The fractious student refused to follow classroom rules. 
irascible
irascible
[Přídavné jméno]

showing signs of anger

popudlivý, vznětlivý

popudlivý, vznětlivý

Ex: His irascible remarks during the debate offended several attendees. 
petulant
petulant
[Přídavné jméno]

showing sudden impatience, especially over minor matters

podrážděný, vrtošivý

podrážděný, vrtošivý

Ex: The child became petulant when asked to finish his homework. 
sardonic
sardonic
[Přídavné jméno]

humorous in a manner that is cruel and disrespectful

sardonický, posměšný

sardonický, posměšný

Ex: She responded with a sardonic smile when he suggested that her idea was brilliant. 
fretful
fretful
[Přídavné jméno]

irritable or agitated, often expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance with trivial matters

podrážděný, neklidný

podrážděný, neklidný

Ex: The fretful customer complained incessantly about the slightest imperfection in the product, demanding a refund. 
huffy
huffy
[Přídavné jméno]

easily offended or quick to take things personally

uraženlivý, citlivý

uraženlivý, citlivý

Ex: He's so huffy that even mild criticism upsets him. 
peevish
peevish
[Přídavné jméno]

easily irritated, especially over trivial matters

podrážděný, mrzutý

podrážděný, mrzutý

Ex: His peevish attitude made it challenging to have a pleasant conversation with him. 
waspish
waspish
[Přídavné jméno]

easily irritated and likely to speak or act in a sharp, stinging, or spiteful manner

podrážděný, mrzutý

podrážděný, mrzutý

Ex: His waspish remarks made the meeting tense. 
crotchety
crotchety
[Přídavné jméno]

bad-tempered or prone to complaining

mrzutý, nesnášenlivý

mrzutý, nesnášenlivý

Ex: The crotchety old man yelled at the kids playing too close to his garden. 
curt
curt
[Přídavné jméno]

abruptly brief in a way that is considered as impatient, dismissive, or impolite

úsečný, lakonický

úsečný, lakonický

Ex: He answered customer questions with curt, one-word responses that left them feeling frustrated. 
pugnacious
pugnacious
[Přídavné jméno]

eager to start a fight or argument

svárlivý, bojovný

svárlivý, bojovný

Ex: Always looking for a fight, his pugnacious behavior earned him a reputation in the office. 
abrasive
abrasive
[Přídavné jméno]

behaving in a mean and disrespectful manner with no concern for others

abrazivní, dráždivý

abrazivní, dráždivý

Ex: His abrasive remarks upset everyone in the meeting. 
asperity
asperity
[Podstatné jméno]

harshness or sharpness of tone, manner, or temper

drsnost, ostrost

drsnost, ostrost

Ex: She answered with unexpected asperity after being interrupted. 
austere
austere
[Přídavné jméno]

having a serious or rigid manner

přísný, tuhý

přísný, tuhý

Ex: His austere expression made it clear he wasn't interested in small talk. 
brusque
brusque
[Přídavné jméno]

abrupt or curt in manner or speech, often coming across as rude or impatient

hrubý, neomalený

hrubý, neomalený

Ex: The receptionist gave a brusque response to the visitor's question, leaving them feeling unwelcome. 
callous
callous
[Přídavné jméno]

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for the feelings or suffering of others

necítící, krutý

necítící, krutý

Ex: The manager's callous decision to lay off employees without notice shocked the entire team. 
crass
crass
[Přídavné jméno]

lacking sensitivity, refinement, or tact, often displaying vulgarity or rudeness

hrubý, vulgární

hrubý, vulgární

Ex: His crass remarks offended everyone at the dinner party, leaving an uncomfortable atmosphere. 
obstreperous
obstreperous
[Přídavné jméno]

behaving in a wild or forceful manner that causes chaos

hlučný, nepokojný

hlučný, nepokojný

Ex: The obstreperous fans stormed the field, knocking over barriers and shouting wildly. 
truculence
truculence
[Podstatné jméno]

a hostile, aggressive attitude marked by a refusal to cooperate or submit

bojovnost, nepřátelský odpor

bojovnost, nepřátelský odpor

Ex: His truculence made negotiations nearly impossible. 
to abominate
to abominate
[sloveso]

to hate something or someone intensely

nesnášet, intenzivně nenávidět

nesnášet, intenzivně nenávidět

Ex: She abominates cruelty to animals and supports organizations that work to protect them. 
animus
animus
[Podstatné jméno]

a deep-seated feeling of hostility and ill will directed at someone or something

nepřátelství, zášť

nepřátelství, zášť

Ex: His works expressed animus toward imperialist expansion and the subjugation of indigenous peoples. 
antipathy
antipathy
[Podstatné jméno]

a strong feeling of hatred, opposition, or hostility

antipatie, odpor

antipatie, odpor

Ex: She felt a deep antipathy toward the new policy. 
to appall
to appall
[sloveso]

to shock or horrify someone, causing them to feel alarmed or deeply unpleasantly surprised

šokovat, děsit

šokovat, děsit

Ex: The graphic images of the accident appalled the witnesses, leaving them horrified. 
averse
averse
[Přídavné jméno]

strongly opposed to something

neochotný, protichůdný

neochotný, protichůdný

Ex: He is averse to eating spicy foods and prefers mild dishes. 
to begrudge
to begrudge
[sloveso]

to feel jealous or irritated because someone possesses something one desires

závidět, nespokojit se

závidět, nespokojit se

Ex: She begrudges her friend's success in her career and wishes she had the same opportunities. 
bellicose
bellicose
[Přídavné jméno]

displaying a willingness to start an argument, fight, or war

bojovný, agresivní

bojovný, agresivní

Ex: The bellicose behavior of the rival gangs led to frequent clashes in the neighborhood. 
baleful
baleful
[Přídavné jméno]

having or likely to have a harmful or evil effect

zhoubný, škodlivý

zhoubný, škodlivý

Ex: In the wake of the financial crisis, the baleful impact of unemployment swept through the nation, leaving many families struggling to make ends meet. 
formidable
formidable
[Přídavné jméno]

commanding great respect or fear due to having exceptional strength, excellence, or capabilities

obávaný, působivý

obávaný, působivý

Ex: Her formidable intellect made her a top contender for the prestigious scholarship. 
internecine
internecine
[Přídavné jméno]

involving deadly or violent conflict where all parties suffer severe losses

vnitřní, ničivý

vnitřní, ničivý

Ex: The civil war turned into an internecine struggle that devastated both factions. 
invidious
invidious
[Přídavné jméno]

causing offense or unhappiness due to being prejudice or unjust

nespravedlivý, urážlivý

nespravedlivý, urážlivý

Ex: The invidious comparison between the two candidates was unfair. 
minatory
minatory
[Přídavné jméno]

giving the impression of a threat or suggesting something harmful or dangerous is likely to happen

hrozivý, znepokojivý

hrozivý, znepokojivý

Ex: Dark clouds gathered in a minatory sky. 
inimical
inimical
[Přídavné jméno]

not useful for friendly relations or mutual cooperation

nepřátelský, antagonistický

nepřátelský, antagonistický

Ex: His inimical attitude towards his colleagues made it difficult for them to trust him or work together effectively. 
blatant
blatant
[Přídavné jméno]

done openly and shamelessly, with no effort to hide or disguise

do očí bijící, nestoudný

do očí bijící, nestoudný

Ex: The company engaged in blatant false advertising. 
noisome
noisome
[Přídavné jméno]

extremely repulsive and unpleasant, particularly to the sense of smell

odporný, zapáchající

odporný, zapáchající

Ex: The noisome fumes from the chemicals in the lab required the use of proper ventilation. 
aloof
aloof
[Přídavné jméno]

unfriendly or reluctant to socializing

odtažitý, uzavřený

odtažitý, uzavřený

Ex: Despite being at the party, he seemed aloof and uninterested in mingling with the guests. 
offish
offish
[Přídavné jméno]

distant and reserved in manner, showing little warmth or friendliness

odtažitý, zdrženlivý

odtažitý, zdrženlivý

Ex: She seemed offish at the party, talking to almost no one. 
vindictive
vindictive
[Přídavné jméno]

showing a strong desire or tendency to seek revenge

pomstychtivý, mstivý

pomstychtivý, mstivý

Ex: She spread malicious rumors about her former friend out of a vindictive desire to harm her reputation. 
misanthrope
misanthrope
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who dislikes, distrusts, or hates other human beings

mizantrop, člověk

mizantrop, člověk

Ex: The crotchety old man was known around town as a misanthrope who constantly complained about others. 
curmudgeon
curmudgeon
[Podstatné jméno]

a bad-tempered person who is easily annoyed and angered, usually old in age

bručoun, mrzout

bručoun, mrzout

Ex: The neighborhood curmudgeon yelled at the kids for playing too loudly. 
termagant
termagant
[Podstatné jméno]

a woman who is harsh-tempered, constantly scolding, and often quarrelsome

fúrie, svárlivá žena

fúrie, svárlivá žena

Ex: The play's main character is portrayed as a termagant who terrorizes her family. 
rabid
rabid
[Přídavné jméno]

intensely fervent or fanatical in beliefs or actions

zuřivý, fanatický

zuřivý, fanatický

Ex: The rabid supporter painted his entire house in the team's colors and never missed a game. 
acrimonious
acrimonious
[Přídavné jméno]

including a lot of anger, harsh arguments and negative emotions

hořký, ostrý

hořký, ostrý

Ex: The meeting ended on an acrimonious note, with both sides exchanging harsh words. 
loath
loath
[Přídavné jméno]

unwilling to do something due to a lack of will, motivation, or consent

neochotný, váhavý

neochotný, váhavý

Ex: He was loath to take on more work, as he was already overwhelmed. 
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