Osobnost - Nepřitažlivé vlastnosti

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green with envy [fráze]

feeling jealous of another's advantages, possessions, or experiences that one lacks

Ex: He was green with envy when he found out that his classmate had received a scholarship to a prestigious university .

like a broken record [fráze]

used to refer to someone who keeps repeating the same thing in a way that is annoying

Ex: He sounds like a broken record.

wet blanket [Podstatné jméno]

kazisvět

Ex: Do n't invite him to the party ; he 's such a wet blanket and will ruin the fun for everyone .

Nezvěte ho na večírek; je to takový kazisvět a pokazí všem zábavu.

misery guts [Podstatné jméno]

fňukal

Ex: His constant pessimism and complaints make him come across as a misery guts to everyone .

Jeho neustálý pesimismus a stížnosti ho v očích všech dělají fňukalem.

empty shell [Podstatné jméno]

prázdná skořápka

Ex: Her obsession with material possessions has turned her into an empty shell , ignoring the true values in life .

Její posedlost hmotným majetkem z ní udělala prázdnou skořápku, která ignoruje skutečné životní hodnoty.

yellow streak [Podstatné jméno]

žlutý pruh

Ex: Do n't count on him to stand up for you ; he has a yellow streak and avoids confrontation .

Nepočítejte s tím, že vás bude bránit; má zbabělou žilku a vyhýbá se konfrontacím.

faint of heart [fráze]

easily frightened or discouraged

Ex: Her constant worries and hesitations show that she is faint of heart , unable to take risks .

(afraid|scared|frightened) of {one's} own shadow [fráze]

used to refer to someone who becomes extremely afraid of or nervous about even the smallest things

Ex: He 's afraid of his own shadow when it comes to making decisions ; he 's always seeking reassurance from others .

doubting Thomas [Podstatné jméno]

nevěřící Tomáš

Ex: Despite the scientific evidence presented, she remains a Doubting Thomas when it comes to the theory's validity.

Navzdory předloženým vědeckým důkazům zůstává nevěřící Tomáš, pokud jde o platnost teorie.

(as|) quiet as a mouse [fráze]

used to refer to someone or something that is extremely quiet and does not make much noise

Ex: I tried to be as quiet as a mouse

(as|) mute as a fish [fráze]

used to refer to someone who refuses to talk much or is completely silent

Ex: Despite multiple attempts to engage him in conversation , he remains as mute as a fish , unwilling to communicate .

nervous wreck [Podstatné jméno]

nervové vrak

Ex: Her constant worrying and anxious behavior make her appear like a nervous wreck , seeking reassurance from others .

Její neustálé starosti a úzkostné chování ji činí nervním vrakem, který hledá ujištění od ostatních.

basket case [Podstatné jméno]

nervové vrak

Ex: After the tragic accident , he became a basket case , unable to recover emotionally .

Po tragické nehodě se stal beznadějným případem, neschopným emocionálního zotavení.

(bundle|bag) of nerves [fráze]

an extremely anxious or nervous person

Ex: Before her performance , she was a bundle of nerves , worried about making any mistakes .

to {not} [say] boo to a goose [fráze]

to be very quiet and show signs of discomfort or anxiety when in public

Ex: He 's the quietest person I know , he would n't say boo to a goose .

like a bump on a log [fráze]

used to refer to someone or something that shows very little motion or does nothing

Ex: During the team brainstorming session , he sat there like a bump on a log , not offering any ideas or input .

couch potato [Podstatné jméno]

gaučový povaleč

Ex: Instead of going outside and exercising , he chooses to be a couch potato all day .

Místo toho, aby šel ven a cvičil, se rozhodne být celý den povaleč.

sour grapes [Podstatné jméno]

kyselé hrozny

Ex: After not getting the job , he dismissed it as a boring position with a low salary , exhibiting sour grapes .

Poté, co nedostal práci, odmítl ji jako nudnou pozici s nízkým platem, projevující kyselé hrozny.

green-eyed monster [fráze]

the feeling of discontent caused by lacking someone else's possessions, accomplishments, etc.

Ex: Her possessiveness and suspiciousness are clear signs of the green-eyed monster in her .

to [have] sticky fingers [fráze]

to have a tendency to steal from others whenever the opportunity presents itself

Ex: Do n't leave your belongings unattended around him ; he 's known to have sticky fingers .

lower than a snake's belly [fráze]

used to describe a person with no principles or morality

Ex: His constant manipulation of others and lack of remorse make him seem lower than a snake 's belly .

penny pincher [Podstatné jméno]

lakomec

Ex: He 's known in the office as a penny pincher , always finding ways to cut costs .

V kanceláři je známý jako lakomec, vždy hledá způsoby, jak snížit náklady.

hairy at the [heel] [fráze]

lacking good manners

Ex: I tried to talk to her about it , but she 's just hairy at the heels .

to [cry] stinking fish [fráze]

to complain about something that is not worth complaining about

Ex: Stop crying stinking fish about the price of milk !

Osobnost
Nepříjemné vlastnosti	Nepřitažlivé vlastnosti	Pretentious	Talkative
Unintelligent	Zkušený & Chytrý	Silný a Sebevědomý	Honest
Nice	Živý a energický	Hrdý & Arogantní	Bezvýznamný nebo Trapný