Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Arrogancia y Altivez

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brazen

[Adjetivo]

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

descarado, atrevido

Ex: The company's brazen advertising campaign pushed boundaries by addressing taboo subjects to attract attention.La campaña publicitaria **descarada** de la empresa traspasó los límites al abordar temas tabú para llamar la atención.

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blowhard

[Sustantivo]

a person who talks too much, often bragging loudly about themselves or their opinions

fanfarrón, charlatán

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braggart

[Sustantivo]

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

fanfarrón

Ex: She felt frustrated dealing with the braggart who kept flaunting his achievements .Se sentía frustrada al lidiar con el **fanfarrón** que no dejaba de alardear de sus logros.

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cavalier

[Adjetivo]

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

despreocupado, altanero

Ex: Their cavalier treatment of the rules led to trouble .Su tratamiento **despreocupado** de las reglas llevó a problemas.

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effrontery

[Sustantivo]

a way of behaving that is shamelessly rude and bold

descaro

Ex: She was embarrassed by the effrontery of her friend ’s behavior at the dinner party .Ella estaba avergonzada por **el descaro** del comportamiento de su amigo en la cena.

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overweening

[Adjetivo]

having too much pride or confidence in oneself

arrogante

Ex: They resented his overweening belief that he was always right .Resentían su **arrogante** creencia de que siempre tenía razón.

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pedantic

[Adjetivo]

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

pedante, quisquilloso

Ex: Critics called the book pedantic, praising its accuracy but not its readability.Los críticos calificaron el libro de **pedante**, elogiando su precisión pero no su legibilidad.

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priggish

[Adjetivo]

excessively concerned with following rules, morals, and social norms

puritano

Ex: The priggish neighbor always complained about the noise , even though the party was well within the noise ordinance .El vecino **mojigato** siempre se quejaba del ruido, aunque la fiesta estaba dentro de lo permitido por la ordenanza de ruido.

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snooty

[Adjetivo]

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

altanero, despectivo

Ex: Despite his snooty behavior , his lack of genuine accomplishments was evident to those around him .A pesar de su comportamiento **altanero**, su falta de logros genuinos era evidente para quienes lo rodeaban.

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hubris

[Sustantivo]

an unreasonably excessive amount of pride or arrogance

orgullo desmedido

Ex: The hero ’s hubris ultimately led to his tragic end .La **hubris** del héroe finalmente condujo a su trágico final.

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imperious

[Adjetivo]

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

imperioso

Ex: The manager ’s imperious demands created a tense atmosphere among the staff .Las exigencias **imperiosas** del gerente crearon un ambiente tenso entre el personal.

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sanctimonious

[Adjetivo]

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

santurrón

Ex: The sanctimonious nature of his public persona was at odds with his private actions .La naturaleza **santurrona** de su persona pública estaba en desacuerdo con sus acciones privadas.

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temerity

[Sustantivo]

the quality of being foolishly or rudely bold

temeridad

Ex: She could n’t believe the temerity required to make such bold claims in the report .No podía creer la **temeridad** necesaria para hacer afirmaciones tan audaces en el informe.

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bombast

[Sustantivo]

pretentious speech or writing that sounds impressive but lacks real substance

ampulosidad

Ex: Beneath the bombast, there was little genuine emotion .**Bajo la ampulosidad**, había poca emoción genuina.

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acerbic

[Adjetivo]

bitingly sarcastic and often cruel in tone or temper

acre

Ex: Her acerbic response to the suggestion was both surprising and painful for those who heard it .Su respuesta **ácida** a la sugerencia fue tanto sorprendente como dolorosa para quienes la escucharon.

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grandiloquent

[Adjetivo]

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

grandilocuente

Ex: His grandiloquent attitude at the party made it clear he wanted everyone to know about his recent success.Ella adoptó un tono **grandilocuente** para sonar más autoritaria de lo que realmente era.

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pejorative

[Adjetivo]

having a negative or belittling connotation

peyorativo

Ex: She rolled her eyes at the pejorative nickname they gave her .Ella puso los ojos en blanco ante el apodo **peyorativo** que le pusieron.

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reproachful

[Adjetivo]

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

reprobatorio, censurador

Ex: The dog hung its head under its owner 's reproachful stare .El perro bajó la cabeza bajo la mirada **reprobatoria** de su dueño.

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scurrilous

[Adjetivo]

deliberately insulting in a way that damages someone's reputation

injurioso

Ex: Lawyers are preparing to file a lawsuit to stop the scurrilous spread of false information about their client .Los abogados se están preparando para presentar una demanda para detener la propagación **escandalosa** de información falsa sobre su cliente.

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vitriolic

[Adjetivo]

characterized by bitter, harsh, and caustic criticism or comments

vitriólico

Ex: His vitriolic remarks during the debate were meant to provoke and insult .Sus comentarios **vitriólicos** durante el debate tenían la intención de provocar e insultar.

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vituperative

[Adjetivo]

criticizing or insulting in a hurtful and angry manner

injurioso, denigrante

Ex: His vituperative criticism of the team ’s performance was both hurtful and uncalled for .Sus críticas **vitriólicas** sobre el desempeño del equipo fueron hirientes e innecesarias.

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officious

[Adjetivo]

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

entrometido

Ex: His officious manner during the meeting irritated everyone .Su manera **oficiosa** durante la reunión irritó a todos.

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obtrusive

[Adjetivo]

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

molesto, intrusivo

Ex: The obtrusive noise from the construction site disrupted the peaceful neighborhood .El ruido **molesto** del sitio de construcción interrumpió el vecindario tranquilo.

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chauvinist

[Sustantivo]

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

chovinista

Ex: The chauvinist refused to acknowledge the achievements of anyone outside his own country .El **chovinista** se negó a reconocer los logros de cualquier persona fuera de su propio país.

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egotist

[Sustantivo]

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

egocéntrico

Ex: An egotist often struggles to understand others ' perspectives , focusing primarily on their own viewpoint .Ella evitó trabajar con él—era un **egotista** notorio que desestimaba las ideas de los demás.

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megalomania

[Sustantivo]

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

megalomanía

Ex: Critics accused the artist of megalomania after he declared his work " the future of humanity . "Los críticos acusaron al artista de **megalomanía** después de que declarara que su obra era "el futuro de la humanidad".

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