Cambridge English : CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Hostilité, Tempérament & Agression
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easily angered or irritated

colérique, irascible
rude, ill-mannered, or surly in behavior

grossier, fruste
inclined to argue or provoke disagreement

querelleur, querelleuse
unruly, defiant, or unwilling to submit to rules or leadership

indiscipliné, désobéissant
showing signs of anger

irascible, coléreux
showing sudden impatience, especially over minor matters

grognon, irascible
humorous in a manner that is cruel and disrespectful

sardonique
irritable or agitated, often expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance with trivial matters

pleurnicheur, rechigné
easily offended or quick to take things personally

susceptible, ombrageux
easily irritated, especially over trivial matters

irritable
easily irritated and likely to speak or act in a sharp, stinging, or spiteful manner

irritable, acariâtre
bad-tempered or prone to complaining

grincheux, acariâtre
abruptly brief in a way that is considered as impatient, dismissive, or impolite

sec, abrupt
eager to start a fight or argument

pugnace
behaving in a mean and disrespectful manner with no concern for others

agressif, agressive, corrosif, corrosive
harshness or sharpness of tone, manner, or temper

aspérité
having a serious or rigid manner

austère, rigide
abrupt or curt in manner or speech, often coming across as rude or impatient

brusque
showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for the feelings or suffering of others

cruel
lacking sensitivity, refinement, or tact, often displaying vulgarity or rudeness

insensible
a hostile, aggressive attitude marked by a refusal to cooperate or submit

truculence, agressivité hostile
to hate something or someone intensely

abominer, détester intensément
a deep-seated feeling of hostility and ill will directed at someone or something

animosité, hostilité, haine
a strong feeling of hatred, opposition, or hostility

antipathie
to shock or horrify someone, causing them to feel alarmed or deeply unpleasantly surprised

consterner, horrifier
strongly opposed to something

opposé à
to feel jealous or irritated because someone possesses something one desires

envier, jalouser
displaying a willingness to start an argument, fight, or war

belliqueux
having or likely to have a harmful or evil effect

maléfique
commanding great respect or fear due to having exceptional strength, excellence, or capabilities

formidable
involving deadly or violent conflict where all parties suffer severe losses

fratricide
causing offense or unhappiness due to being prejudice or unjust

injuste
giving the impression of a threat or suggesting something harmful or dangerous is likely to happen

menaçant, inquiétant
not useful for friendly relations or mutual cooperation

hostile, ennemi, adverse
extremely repulsive and unpleasant, particularly to the sense of smell

répugnant, dégoûtant
unfriendly or reluctant to socializing

distant, insociable
distant and reserved in manner, showing little warmth or friendliness

distant, réservé
showing a strong desire or tendency to seek revenge

vindicatif
someone who dislikes, distrusts, or hates other human beings

misanthrope
a bad-tempered person who is easily annoyed and angered, usually old in age

grincheux
a woman who is harsh-tempered, constantly scolding, and often quarrelsome

mégère, harangère
intensely fervent or fanatical in beliefs or actions

enragé
including a lot of anger, harsh arguments and negative emotions

acrimonieux
unwilling to do something due to a lack of will, motivation, or consent

réticent
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