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abominable
abominable
[Přídavné jméno]

deserving intense hatred due to its cruelty

odporný, ohavný

odporný, ohavný

Ex: The dictator's abominable crimes shocked the world. 
cloying
cloying
[Přídavné jméno]

excessively sweet to the point of being unpleasant

příliš sladký, mdlý

příliš sladký, mdlý

Ex: She couldn't finish the cloying candy. 
dissonance
dissonance
[Podstatné jméno]

a state of disagreement between people's opinions, actions, or personalities, often resulting in tension

disonance, nesoulad

disonance, nesoulad

Ex: There was clear dissonance between the manager's words and his actions. 
fetid
fetid
[Přídavné jméno]

having a strong and unpleasant smell

smradlavý, zapáchající

smradlavý, zapáchající

Ex: The garbage dump emitted a fetid stench, making the air unpleasant for anyone in the vicinity. 
onerous
onerous
[Přídavné jméno]

difficult and needing a lot of energy and effort

obtížný, náročný

obtížný, náročný

Ex: The new regulations placed on businesses by the government were onerous, requiring extensive paperwork and compliance measures. 
opprobrium
opprobrium
[Podstatné jméno]

public disgrace arising from shameful conduct

potupa, veřejná ostuda

potupa, veřejná ostuda

Ex: The opprobrium of the corruption scandal followed him long after he left office. 
sordid
sordid
[Přídavné jméno]

relating to a disgraceful and corrupted action

špinavý, podlý

špinavý, podlý

Ex: The newspaper reported on the sordid dealings of the corrupt officials. 
squalor
squalor
[Podstatné jméno]

a state of extreme filth or neglect

špína, bída

špína, bída

Ex: The refugees were forced to live in squalor, with no access to clean water. 
stigma
stigma
[Podstatné jméno]

a mark of shame attached to a person or condition, often resulting in exclusion or discrimination

stigma, ostuda

stigma, ostuda

Ex: Mental illness still carries a stigma in many communities. 
detestable
detestable
[Přídavné jméno]

unequivocally deserving of intense dislike or hatred

odporný, opovrženíhodný

odporný, opovrženíhodný

Ex: The dictator's detestable cruelty shocked the international community. 
malodorous
malodorous
[Přídavné jméno]

having a strong and unpleasant smell

zapáchající, smradlavý

zapáchající, smradlavý

Ex: The neglected garbage bin emitted a malodorous stench, indicating the need for immediate disposal. 
putrid
putrid
[Přídavné jméno]

breaking down and rotting, typically referring to organic material

shnilý, rozkládající se

shnilý, rozkládající se

Ex: She disposed of the putrid leftovers from the refrigerator. 
unruly
unruly
[Přídavné jméno]

refusing to accept authority or comply with control

neposlušný, nepoddajný

neposlušný, nepoddajný

Ex: The captain dealt firmly with the ship's unruly crew. 
vexing
vexing
[Přídavné jméno]

causing irritation, frustration, or distress

otravný, frustrující

otravný, frustrující

Ex: The vexing issue of constant software glitches made the new application frustrating for users. 
maladjusted
maladjusted
[Přídavné jméno]

emotionally unstable and unable to cope with the requirements of a healthy social life

nepřizpůsobený, nevyrovnaný

nepřizpůsobený, nevyrovnaný

Ex: The maladjusted student struggled to fit in with his peers at school. 
repugnant
repugnant
[Přídavné jméno]

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

odporný, hnusný

odporný, hnusný

Ex: The very thought of cruelty to animals is repugnant to me. 
obloquy
obloquy
[Podstatné jméno]

a condition of public shame or disgrace brought on by widespread verbal abuse or condemnation

hanba, potupa

hanba, potupa

Ex: The collapse of the bridge left the construction firm in lasting obloquy. 
vexatious
vexatious
[Přídavné jméno]

causing annoyance or distress

otravný, znepokojující

otravný, znepokojující

Ex: The vexatious customer continued to make unreasonable demands, causing a headache for the customer service representative. 
affliction
affliction
[Podstatné jméno]

a state of pain or suffering due to a physical or mental condition

utrpení, strast

utrpení, strast

Ex: His spiritual beliefs helped him find solace in the face of his terminal illness affliction. 
bane
bane
[Podstatné jméno]

something that causes continual trouble, misery, or destruction

prokletí, metla

prokletí, metla

Ex: His arrogance was the bane of his leadership. 
exigency
exigency
[Podstatné jméno]

an urgent affair to deal with

naléhavost,  naléhavá záležitost

naléhavost, naléhavá záležitost

Ex: The company’s financial exigency requires immediate action to avoid bankruptcy. 
vexation
vexation
[Podstatné jméno]

a person or thing that provokes annoyance, frustration, or distress

obtíž, rozčilení

obtíž, rozčilení

Ex: The buzzing mosquito was a minor vexation during the hike. 
mortifying
mortifying
[Přídavné jméno]

causing intense embarrassment, shame, or humiliation

ponižující, ostudný

ponižující, ostudný

Ex: Forgetting her lines on stage was a mortifying experience. 
hapless
hapless
[Přídavné jméno]

unfortunate or unlucky, often experiencing difficulty or misfortune

nešťastný, smolař

nešťastný, smolař

Ex: The hapless traveler lost his wallet and missed his flight, adding to his already troubled journey. 
paroxysm
paroxysm
[Podstatné jméno]

a sudden and uncontrollable outburst or convulsion, often of emotion or action

paroxysmus, záchvat

paroxysmus, záchvat

Ex: He was overcome by a paroxysm of laughter, unable to control his amusement at the comedian's jokes. 
a pretty kettle of fish

a troublesome or unpleasant situation

Ex: Well, this is a pretty kettle of fish—we've locked ourselves out. 
behind the eight ball

in a situation that involves difficulty, particularly one that is worse compared to that of others

v nevýhodné pozici, v úzkých

v nevýhodné pozici, v úzkých

Ex: The missed payments put the company behind the eight ball. 
encumbrance
encumbrance
[Podstatné jméno]

something burdensome or difficult to deal with

břemeno, překážka

břemeno, překážka

Ex: The project carried the encumbrance of strict deadlines. 
out of {one's} depth

in a very nervous or frustrating state of mind in face of a problem or situation one knows very little or nothing about

nad své síly, mimo své možnosti

nad své síly, mimo své možnosti

Ex: After the first week in the new role, I felt completely out of my depth. 
to [leave] {sb} holding the bag

to be left in a difficult or embarrassing situation, often without any support or assistance

nechat někoho v tom, hodit problém na někoho

nechat někoho v tom, hodit problém na někoho

Ex: The manager quit suddenly and left us holding the bag. 
arduous
arduous
[Přídavné jméno]

requiring a lot of mental effort and hard work

namáhavý, vyčerpávající

namáhavý, vyčerpávající

Ex: Writing a novel can be an arduous process, requiring long hours of focused concentration and creativity. 
on the carpet
on the carpet
[Příslovce]

severely criticized by someone in authority

přísně pokárán, být povolán na kobereček

přísně pokárán, být povolán na kobereček

Ex: She was called on the carpet for missing the deadline. 
to travail
to travail
[sloveso]

to work hard, often under challenging conditions

tvrdě pracovat, dřít se

tvrdě pracovat, dřít se

Ex: The farmers travailed from dawn until dusk to bring in the harvest. 
the fat [is] in the fire

said when an action has inevitable consequences

už je zle, už se to stalo

už je zle, už se to stalo

Ex: Once the email went to the whole company, the fat was in the fire. 
under a cloud of suspicion

viewed with doubt or mistrust, even if not proven

pod podezřením, v podezření

pod podezřením, v podezření

Ex: He left the company under a cloud of suspicion. 
exigent
exigent
[Přídavné jméno]

requiring immediate action or attention due to urgency

naléhavý, urgentní

naléhavý, urgentní

Ex: The exigent circumstances forced the team to act quickly. 
Hobson's choice
Hobson's choice
[Podstatné jméno]

a choice made in a situation in which no other options were available

volba z nouze, žádná skutečná volba

volba z nouze, žádná skutečná volba

Ex: Accepting the pay cut was a Hobson's choice; the only alternative was losing his job. 
sword of damocles
sword of damocles
[Podstatné jméno]

a constant and looming threat of harm or disaster, especially one that could strike at any moment, often hanging over someone in a position of power or responsibility

Damoklův meč, stálá a hrozící hrozba

Damoklův meč, stálá a hrozící hrozba

Ex: The threat of bankruptcy hung over the company like a sword of Damocles. 
vicissitude
vicissitude
[Podstatné jméno]

a change, often unexpected, in one's situation or fortune

proměnlivost, kolísání

proměnlivost, kolísání

Ex: He endured the vicissitudes of a career in politics. 
to [pay] the piper

to face the consequences of one's behavior or actions

nést následky, odskákat si to

nést následky, odskákat si to

Ex: If you want quality work, you have to pay the piper for the expertise. 
ramification
ramification
[Podstatné jméno]

an unexpected event that makes a situation more complex

větvení, nepředvídaný důsledek

větvení, nepředvídaný důsledek

Ex: Changing the schedule had unforeseen ramifications, causing confusion among team members. 
to [make] bricks without straw

to be forced to do a difficult or impossible task without the necessary resources

Ex: Trying to launch a startup with no funding is like making bricks without straw. 
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