Προσωπικότητα - Μη ελκυστικά χαρακτηριστικά

Εξερευνήστε αγγλικές ιδιωματικές εκφράσεις σχετικά με μη ελκυστικά χαρακτηριστικά με παραδείγματα όπως "πατάτα καναπέ" και "βρεγμένη κουβέρτα".

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green with envy [φράση]

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

Ex: His face has been green with envy ever since his neighbor bought a brand new sports car .

like a broken record [φράση]

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

Ex: He 'd walk around the house repeating his favourite sayings like a broken record .

wet blanket [ουσιαστικό]

χαλάστης της διασκέδασης

Ex: If he continues to be a wet blanket , he might not get invited to future social events .

Αν συνεχίσει να είναι χαλάστης, ίσως να μην προσκληθεί σε μελλοντικές κοινωνικές εκδηλώσεις.

misery guts [ουσιαστικό]

γκρινιάρης

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

Ο συνεχής πεσιμισμός και οι παραπομπές του τον κάνουν να φαίνεται γκρινιάρης σε όλους.

empty shell [ουσιαστικό]

άδειο κέλυφος

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

Η εμμονή της με τις υλικές κτήσεις την έχει μετατρέψει σε ένα άδειο κέλυφος, αγνοώντας τις πραγματικές αξίες της ζωής.

yellow streak [ουσιαστικό]

μια κίτρινη γραμμή

Ex: His yellow streak prevents him from taking risks or trying new experiences .

Η έλλειψη θάρρους του τον εμποδίζει να αναλάβει ρίσκα ή να δοκιμάσει νέες εμπειρίες.

faint of heart [φράση]

easily frightened or discouraged

Ex: In the past , he faced the dangerous journey with determination , proving he was not faint of heart .

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

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

Ex: Her constant worry and fear make her act like she 's frightened of her own shadow , which is holding her back from taking risks .

doubting Thomas [ουσιαστικό]

άπιστος Θωμάς

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

Παρά τα επιστημονικά στοιχεία που παρουσιάστηκαν, παραμένει ένας άπιστος Θωμάς όταν πρόκειται για την εγκυρότητα της θεωρίας.

(as|) quiet as a mouse [φράση]

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

Ex: The cat tiptoed into the room , as quiet as a mouse , not waking anyone up .

(as|) mute as a fish [φράση]

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

Ex: During the meeting , he remained mute as a fish , hardly saying a word .

nervous wreck [ουσιαστικό]

νευρικό συντρίμμι

Ex: If she learns some stress-management techniques , she can avoid becoming a nervous wreck during challenging times .

Αν μάθει μερικές τεχνικές διαχείρισης του στρες, μπορεί να αποφύγει να γίνει νευρικό συντρίμμι σε δύσκολες στιγμές.

basket case [ουσιαστικό]

ένα νευρικό συντρίμμι

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

Μετά το τραγικό ατύχημα, έγινε ένα απελπισμένο περίπτωμα, ανίκανος να ανακάμψει συναισθηματικά.

(bundle|bag) of nerves [φράση]

an extremely anxious or nervous person

Ex: He 's always a bundle of nerves before flying ; he 's afraid of turbulence .

to {not} [say] boo to a goose [φράση]

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 [φράση]

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

Ex: Her lack of engagement during the event made her appear like a bump on a log .

couch potato [ουσιαστικό]

καναπές πατάτα

Ex: His lack of physical activity and constant TV watching have turned him into a couch potato .

Η έλλειψη σωματικής δραστηριότητας και η συνεχής παρακολούθηση τηλεόρασης τον έχουν μετατρέψει σε πατάτα καναπέ.

sour grapes [ουσιαστικό]

ξινά σταφύλια

Ex: His constant criticism of others ' achievements is just sour grapes due to his lack of success .

Οι συνεχείς κριτικές του για τα επιτεύγματα των άλλων είναι απλώς ξινά σταφύλια λόγω της έλλειψης δικής του επιτυχίας.

green-eyed monster [φράση]

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

Ex: His constant jealousy towards his partner is like a green-eyed monster , causing problems in their relationship .

to [have] sticky fingers [φράση]

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

Ex: Her habit of taking things that do n't belong to her shows that she has sticky fingers .

lower than a snake's belly [φράση]

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 [ουσιαστικό]

τσιγκούνης

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

Είναι γνωστός στο γραφείο ως τσιγκούνης, πάντα βρίσκει τρόπους να μειώσει το κόστος.

hairy at the [heel] [φράση]

lacking good manners

Ex: My boss is hairy at the heel .

to [cry] stinking fish [φράση]

to complain about something that is not worth complaining about

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

Προσωπικότητα
Δυσάρεστα χαρακτηριστικά	Μη ελκυστικά χαρακτηριστικά	Pretentious	Talkative
Unintelligent	Επιδέξιος & Έξυπνος	Δυνατός και Με Εμπιστοσύνη	Honest
Nice	Ζωηρός και ενεργητικός	Περήφανος & Αλαζόνας	Ανούσιο ή Αδέξιο