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abominable
[Adjetivo]

deserving intense hatred due to its cruelty

abominable

abominable

Ex: His attempt at cooking resulted in an abominable dish that no one dared to eat .Descubrieron actos **abominables** de abuso en la instalación.
cloying
[Adjetivo]

excessively sweet to the point of being unpleasant

empalagoso, excesivamente dulce

empalagoso, excesivamente dulce

Ex: The dessert was cloying, leaving a sickly sweet taste in his mouth.El postre era **empalagoso**, dejando un sabor dulce y desagradable en su boca.
dissonance
[Sustantivo]

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

discordancia

discordancia

Ex: The dissonance between her cheerful tone and the grim news was unsettling .La **disonancia** entre su tono alegre y la noticia sombría era inquietante.
fetid
[Adjetivo]

having a strong and unpleasant smell

fétido

fétido

Ex: The sewer system malfunctioned , releasing a fetid stench that wafted through the neighborhood .El sistema de alcantarillado falló, liberando un **hedor** fétido que se extendió por el vecindario.
onerous
[Adjetivo]

difficult and needing a lot of energy and effort

oneroso

oneroso

Ex: Studying for the bar exam while working full-time proved to be an onerous challenge for him .Estudiar para el examen de la abogacía mientras trabajaba a tiempo completo resultó ser un desafío **oneroso** para él.
opprobrium
[Sustantivo]

public disgrace arising from shameful conduct

oprobio, deshonra pública

oprobio, deshonra pública

sordid
[Adjetivo]

relating to a disgraceful and corrupted action

sórdido

sórdido

Ex: The documentary exposed the sordid exploitation behind the company 's success .El documental expuso la explotación **miserable** detrás del éxito de la empresa.
squalor
[Sustantivo]

a state of extreme filth or neglect

suciedad

suciedad

stigma
[Sustantivo]

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

estigma

estigma

Ex: Being a convicted felon carries a stigma that makes it difficult to find a job .Ella superó el **estigma** de su pasado y reconstruyó su vida.
detestable
[Adjetivo]

unequivocally deserving of intense dislike or hatred

detestable, execrable

detestable, execrable

malodorous
[Adjetivo]

having a strong and unpleasant smell

maloliente, fétido

maloliente, fétido

Ex: The trash heap behind the restaurant became malodorous in the heat , attracting flies and pests .El montón de basura detrás del restaurante se volvió **maloliente** con el calor, atrayendo moscas y plagas.
putrid
[Adjetivo]

breaking down and rotting, typically referring to organic material

pútrido, podrido

pútrido, podrido

Ex: After days in the sun , the putrid remains of the roadkill were impossible to ignore .Después de días bajo el sol, los restos **pútridos** del animal atropellado eran imposibles de ignorar.
unruly
[Adjetivo]

refusing to accept authority or comply with control

indisciplinado, rebelde

indisciplinado, rebelde

vexing
[Adjetivo]

causing irritation, frustration, or distress

molesto, irritante

molesto, irritante

Ex: The vexing dilemma of choosing between career and family responsibilities weighed heavily on her mind .El dilema **molesto** de elegir entre la carrera y las responsabilidades familiares pesaba mucho en su mente.
maladjusted
[Adjetivo]

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

inadaptado

inadaptado

Ex: Her maladjusted behavior made it difficult for her to maintain stable relationships .Su comportamiento **desadaptado** le dificultaba mantener relaciones estables.
repugnant
[Adjetivo]

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

repugnante

repugnante

Ex: The repugnant comments made in the discussion revealed deep-seated biases that were hard to ignore .Los comentarios **repugnantes** hechos en la discusión revelaron prejuicios profundos que eran difíciles de ignorar.
obloquy
[Sustantivo]

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

oprobio, infamia

oprobio, infamia

vexatious
[Adjetivo]

causing annoyance or distress

irritante

irritante

Ex: The vexatious paperwork required for the application process was overwhelming .El papeleo **molesto** requerido para el proceso de solicitud fue abrumador.
affliction
[Sustantivo]

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

aflicción

aflicción

Ex: The affliction of migraines made it difficult for her to concentrate and disrupted her daily routine .**La aflicción** de las migrañas le dificultó concentrarse y alteró su rutina diaria.
bane
[Sustantivo]

something that causes continual trouble, misery, or destruction

ruina

ruina

exigency
[Sustantivo]

an urgent affair to deal with

exigencia

exigencia

Ex: The exigency of the situation forced the team to work overtime to meet the deadline .La **urgencia** de la situación obligó al equipo a trabajar horas extras para cumplir con el plazo.
vexation
[Sustantivo]

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

molestia, fastidio

molestia, fastidio

Ex: The endless paperwork and bureaucracy at the government office were a significant source of vexation.Su tono arrogante era una **vexación** constante para sus compañeros de trabajo.
mortifying
[Adjetivo]

causing intense embarrassment, shame, or humiliation

humillante, vergonzoso

humillante, vergonzoso

Ex: She gave a mortifying laugh when she realized everyone had heard her comment.Ella soltó una risa **vergonzosa** cuando se dio cuenta de que todos habían oído su comentario.
hapless
[Adjetivo]

unfortunate or unlucky, often experiencing difficulty or misfortune

desventurado

desventurado

Ex: The hapless employee seemed to always be in the wrong place at the wrong time , facing blame for things beyond his control .El empleado **desafortunado** parecía estar siempre en el lugar equivocado en el momento equivocado, enfrentando culpas por cosas más allá de su control.
paroxysm
[Sustantivo]

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

paroxismo

paroxismo

Ex: The sudden news sent him into a paroxysm of panic , his heart racing and thoughts spinning out of control .La noticia repentina lo sumió en un **paroxismo** de pánico, con el corazón acelerado y los pensamientos girando fuera de control.

a troublesome or unpleasant situation

Ex: A storm on the wedding day?That's a pretty kettle of fish.

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

Ex: Having to recover from a severe injury put the athlete behind the eight ball in terms of returning to peak performance.
encumbrance
[Sustantivo]

something burdensome or difficult to deal with

estorbo

estorbo

Ex: The lack of proper equipment in the research lab was a continual encumbrance to her groundbreaking experiments .

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

Ex: He quickly realized he was out of his depth in the legal discussion.

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

Ex: The politician tried to shift the blame onto his aides, leaving them holding the bag for the controversial decision.
arduous
[Adjetivo]

requiring a lot of mental effort and hard work

arduo

arduo

Ex: The research became an arduous job .La investigación se convirtió en un trabajo **arduo**.
on the carpet
[Adverbio]

severely criticized by someone in authority

severamente reprendido, ser llamado al orden

severamente reprendido, ser llamado al orden

Ex: He's on the carpet again third time this month!¡Está **en la alfombra** otra vez — ¡la tercera vez este mes!
to travail
[Verbo]

to work hard, often under challenging conditions

trabajar arduamente, esforzarse

trabajar arduamente, esforzarse

said when an action has inevitable consequences

Ex: When the project's deadline was missed for the third time, the fat was in the fire, and the client threatened to terminate the contract.

viewed with doubt or mistrust, even if not proven

Ex: The teacher had been under a cloud of suspicion since the cheating incident in the classroom, which led to her suspension.
exigent
[Adjetivo]

requiring immediate action or attention due to urgency

urgente

urgente

Ex: She sent an exigent request for assistance when the system malfunctioned .Ella envió una solicitud **urgente** de ayuda cuando el sistema falló.
Hobson's choice
[Sustantivo]

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

opción única

opción única

Ex: The professor gave students a Hobson's choice for the final project: complete an extensive research paper or receive a failing grade.El profesor les dio a los estudiantes una **elección de Hobson** para el proyecto final: completar un extenso trabajo de investigación o recibir una calificación reprobatoria.
sword of damocles
[Sustantivo]

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

espada de Damocles, amenaza constante e inminente

espada de Damocles, amenaza constante e inminente

Ex: The risk of injury is the sword of Damocles for every professional athlete .El riesgo de lesión es la **espada de Damocles** para cada atleta profesional.
vicissitude
[Sustantivo]

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

vicisitud

vicisitud

Ex: We must navigate the vicissitudes of fortune with resilience and adaptability , embracing both the highs and lows as part of our journey .La vida del artista estuvo llena de **vicisitudes**, de la fama a la oscuridad.

to face the consequences of one's behavior or actions

Ex: In the end, he had to pay the piper for his procrastination, facing the stress of last-minute work.
ramification
[Sustantivo]

an unexpected event that makes a situation more complex

ramificación

ramificación

Ex: The discovery of a security breach had immediate ramifications, prompting the company to enhance its cybersecurity measures .El descubrimiento de una brecha de seguridad tuvo **ramificaciones** inmediatas, lo que llevó a la empresa a mejorar sus medidas de ciberseguridad.

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

Ex: As a manager, I know that it's important to provide my team with the tools and resources they need to succeed.You cannot make bricks without straw.
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