Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Arroganza e Alterigia

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brazen

[aggettivo]

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

sfacciato, impudente

Ex: The company's brazen advertising campaign pushed boundaries by addressing taboo subjects to attract attention.La campagna pubblicitaria **sfacciata** dell'azienda ha superato i limiti affrontando argomenti tabù per attirare l'attenzione.

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blowhard

[sostantivo]

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

fanfarone, spaccone

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braggart

[sostantivo]

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

braggart

Ex: She felt frustrated dealing with the braggart who kept flaunting his achievements .Si sentiva frustrata a che fare con il **vanaglorioso** che continuava a sfoggiare i suoi successi.

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cavalier

[aggettivo]

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

spavaldo, disinvolto

Ex: Their cavalier treatment of the rules led to trouble .Il loro trattamento **spavaldo** delle regole ha portato a guai.

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effrontery

[sostantivo]

a way of behaving that is shamelessly rude and bold

sfrontatezza

Ex: She was embarrassed by the effrontery of her friend ’s behavior at the dinner party .Era imbarazzata dall'**sfacciataggine** del comportamento del suo amico alla cena.

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overweening

[aggettivo]

having too much pride or confidence in oneself

arrogante

Ex: They resented his overweening belief that he was always right .Risentivano la sua **presuntuosa** convinzione di avere sempre ragione.

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pedantic

[aggettivo]

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, pignolo

Ex: Critics called the book pedantic, praising its accuracy but not its readability.I critici hanno definito il libro **pedante**, lodandone l'accuratezza ma non la leggibilità.

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priggish

[aggettivo]

excessively concerned with following rules, morals, and social norms

pedante, moralista

Ex: The priggish neighbor always complained about the noise , even though the party was well within the noise ordinance .Il vicino **pedante** si lamentava sempre del rumore, anche se la festa era perfettamente conforme alle norme sul rumore.

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snooty

[aggettivo]

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

altezzoso, sprezzante

Ex: Despite his snooty behavior , his lack of genuine accomplishments was evident to those around him .Nonostante il suo comportamento **altezzoso**, la sua mancanza di realizzazioni genuine era evidente per chi gli stava intorno.

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hubris

[sostantivo]

an unreasonably excessive amount of pride or arrogance

arroganza

Ex: The hero ’s hubris ultimately led to his tragic end .L'**hubris** dell'eroe alla fine ha portato alla sua fine tragica.

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imperious

[aggettivo]

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 .Le richieste **imperiose** del manager hanno creato un'atmosfera tesa tra il personale.

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sanctimonious

[aggettivo]

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

ipocrita

Ex: The sanctimonious nature of his public persona was at odds with his private actions .La natura **bigotta** della sua persona pubblica era in contrasto con le sue azioni private.

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temerity

[sostantivo]

the quality of being foolishly or rudely bold

temerarietà

Ex: She could n’t believe the temerity required to make such bold claims in the report .Non poteva credere alla **temerarietà** necessaria per fare affermazioni così audaci nel rapporto.

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bombast

[sostantivo]

pretentious speech or writing that sounds impressive but lacks real substance

ampollosità, retorica vuota

Ex: Beneath the bombast, there was little genuine emotion .**Sotto la retorica**, c'era poca emozione genuina.

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acerbic

[aggettivo]

bitingly sarcastic and often cruel in tone or temper

acerbo, mordace

Ex: Her acerbic response to the suggestion was both surprising and painful for those who heard it .La sua risposta **acerba** al suggerimento è stata sia sorprendente che dolorosa per coloro che l'hanno ascoltata.

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grandiloquent

[aggettivo]

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

grandiloquente, ampolloso

Ex: His grandiloquent attitude at the party made it clear he wanted everyone to know about his recent success.Ha adottato un tono **grandiloquente** per sembrare più autorevole di quanto non fosse in realtà.

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pejorative

[aggettivo]

having a negative or belittling connotation

peggiorativo, dispregiativo

Ex: She rolled her eyes at the pejorative nickname they gave her .Lei ha alzato gli occhi al cielo per il soprannome **peggiorativo** che le hanno dato.

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reproachful

[aggettivo]

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

riprovevole, biasimevole

Ex: The dog hung its head under its owner 's reproachful stare .Il cane ha chinato la testa sotto lo sguardo **riprovevole** del suo padrone.

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scurrilous

[aggettivo]

deliberately insulting in a way that damages someone's reputation

scurrile, diffamatorio

Ex: Lawyers are preparing to file a lawsuit to stop the scurrilous spread of false information about their client .Gli avvocati si stanno preparando a intentare una causa per fermare la diffusione **scurrile** di false informazioni sul loro cliente.

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vitriolic

[aggettivo]

characterized by bitter, harsh, and caustic criticism or comments

vetriolo

Ex: His vitriolic remarks during the debate were meant to provoke and insult .Le sue osservazioni **vitrioliche** durante il dibattito erano intese a provocare e insultare.

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vituperative

[aggettivo]

criticizing or insulting in a hurtful and angry manner

ingiurioso, denigratorio

Ex: His vituperative criticism of the team ’s performance was both hurtful and uncalled for .Le sue critiche **vituperative** alla performance della squadra sono state sia dolorose che ingiustificate.

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officious

[aggettivo]

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

ufficiale

Ex: His officious manner during the meeting irritated everyone .Il suo modo **officioso** durante la riunione ha irritato tutti.

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obtrusive

[aggettivo]

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

invadente, intrusivo

Ex: The obtrusive noise from the construction site disrupted the peaceful neighborhood .Il rumore **invadente** del cantiere ha disturbato il quartiere tranquillo.

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chauvinist

[sostantivo]

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

maschilista

Ex: The chauvinist refused to acknowledge the achievements of anyone outside his own country .Il **sciovinista** si rifiutò di riconoscere i successi di chiunque al di fuori del proprio paese.

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egotist

[sostantivo]

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

egotista, egocentrico

Ex: An egotist often struggles to understand others ' perspectives , focusing primarily on their own viewpoint .Lei ha evitato di lavorare con lui—era un notorio **egotista** che respingeva le idee altrui.

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megalomania

[sostantivo]

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

megalomania

Ex: Critics accused the artist of megalomania after he declared his work " the future of humanity . "I critici hanno accusato l'artista di **megalomania** dopo che ha dichiarato la sua opera "il futuro dell'umanità".

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