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

behaving without shame or fear and refusing to follow traditional rules or manners

drzý, nestoudný

drzý, nestoudný

Ex: The employee's brazen attitude during the meeting surprised everyone as she openly challenged the boss's decisions. 
blowhard
blowhard
[Podstatné jméno]

a boastful, arrogant, or loud-mouthed person who talks excessively

chvastoun, narcis

chvastoun, narcis

Ex: The blowhard at the party wouldn't stop bragging about his car. 
braggart
braggart
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who is always showing off the things they have in a way that may come across as annoying or exaggerated

chvástal, vychloubač

chvástal, vychloubač

Ex: The braggart at the party couldn't stop talking about his new sports car. 
cavalier
cavalier
[Přídavné jméno]

showing an arrogant or dismissive attitude, often by treating serious matters lightly

bezstarostný, arogantní

bezstarostný, arogantní

Ex: His cavalier attitude toward deadlines frustrated the team. 
effrontery
effrontery
[Podstatné jméno]

a way of behaving that is shamelessly rude and bold

drzost, nestoudnost

drzost, nestoudnost

Ex: His effrontery in questioning the boss’s decisions was shocking. 
overweening
overweening
[Přídavné jméno]

having too much pride or confidence in oneself

domýšlivý, arogantní

domýšlivý, arogantní

Ex: His overweening confidence often alienated his colleagues. 
pedantic
pedantic
[Přídavné jméno]

focused too much on minor details or rules in learning, often showing off knowledge in a way that feels narrow or overly concerned with trivial points

pedantský, puntíčkářský

pedantský, puntíčkářský

Ex: The teacher's pedantic corrections made the students nervous to speak. 
priggish
priggish
[Přídavné jméno]

excessively concerned with following rules, morals, and social norms

pedantský, moralizující

pedantský, moralizující

Ex: She was known for her priggish attitude, always correcting others' grammar and pronunciation. 
snooty
snooty
[Přídavné jméno]

behaving in a snobbish, disdainful manner, often showing a sense of superiority toward others

povýšený, pohrdavý

povýšený, pohrdavý

Ex: Her snooty attitude towards the less fashionable guests made everyone uncomfortable. 
hubris
hubris
[Podstatné jméno]

an unreasonably excessive amount of pride or arrogance

hybris, přemrštěná pýcha

hybris, přemrštěná pýcha

Ex: His hubris led him to underestimate his opponents. 
imperious
imperious
[Přídavné jméno]

having an unpleasantly proud and arrogant demeanor, displaying a demand for obedience

panovačný, autoritářský

panovačný, autoritářský

Ex: The teacher's imperious attitude was not well-received by parents, who felt she lacked understanding and empathy. 
sanctimonious
sanctimonious
[Přídavné jméno]

attempting to showcase how one believes to be morally or religiously superior

pokrytecký, pokrytecky zbožný

pokrytecký, pokrytecky zbožný

Ex: Her sanctimonious remarks about others' behavior were seen as insincere and patronizing. 
temerity
temerity
[Podstatné jméno]

the quality of being foolishly or rudely bold

drzost, opovážlivost

drzost, opovážlivost

Ex: It was with considerable temerity that she questioned the CEO’s decisions. 
bombast
bombast
[Podstatné jméno]

pretentious speech or writing that sounds impressive but lacks real substance

bombast, nadutost

bombast, nadutost

Ex: The politician's speech was full of bombast but short on actual policy. 
acerbic
acerbic
[Přídavné jméno]

bitingly sarcastic and often cruel in tone or temper

jízlivý, kousavý

jízlivý, kousavý

Ex: Her acerbic comments about the project left everyone feeling demoralized and uncomfortable. 
grandiloquent
grandiloquent
[Přídavné jméno]

expressing oneself in a lofty or overly elaborate manner to impress others

okázalý, nadnesený

okázalý, nadnesený

Ex: His grandiloquent speech was full of flowery language but lacked substance. 
pejorative
pejorative
[Přídavné jméno]

having a negative or belittling connotation

hanlivý, ponižující

hanlivý, ponižující

Ex: She used pejorative language to describe her rival's work. 
reproachful
reproachful
[Přídavné jméno]

showing disapproval, blame, or disappointment, often as a way to correct or remind someone of their fault

kárá, výčitka

kárá, výčitka

Ex: She gave him a reproachful look when he arrived late again. 
scurrilous
scurrilous
[Přídavné jméno]

deliberately insulting in a way that damages someone's reputation

urážlivý, pomlouvačný

urážlivý, pomlouvačný

Ex: His scurrilous remarks about the mayor sparked outrage among the community. 
vitriolic
vitriolic
[Přídavné jméno]

characterized by bitter, harsh, and caustic criticism or comments

vitriolický, jízlivý

vitriolický, jízlivý

Ex: The politician’s speech was filled with vitriolic attacks against his opponent. 
vituperative
vituperative
[Přídavné jméno]

criticizing or insulting in a hurtful and angry manner

urážlivý, hanlivý

urážlivý, hanlivý

Ex: His vituperative remarks about the new policy shocked everyone in the meeting. 
officious
officious
[Přídavné jméno]

self-important and very eager to give orders or help when it is not wanted, or needed

vtíravý, oficiální

vtíravý, oficiální

Ex: The officious clerk insisted on checking every detail of my application. 
obtrusive
obtrusive
[Přídavné jméno]

noticeable in a way that is unpleasant, unwanted, or disruptive

vtíravý, rušivý

vtíravý, rušivý

Ex: The bright neon sign outside the window was obtrusive and kept him awake at night. 
chauvinist
chauvinist
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who strongly believes that their gender, race, country, or group is superior

šovinista, sexista

šovinista, sexista

Ex: He was labeled a chauvinist for insisting that men are naturally better leaders. 
egotist
egotist
[Podstatné jméno]

someone who talks or thinks about themselves constantly and believes they are superior to others

egotista, egocentrik

egotista, egocentrik

Ex: The egotist dominated the conversation, turning every topic back to himself. 
megalomania
megalomania
[Podstatné jméno]

a psychological condition or personality trait characterized by an inflated sense of power, importance, or self-worth

megalomanie, blud velikášství

megalomanie, blud velikášství

Ex: The dictator's megalomania led him to believe he was destined to rule the world. 
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