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Personalità - Caratteristiche poco attraenti

Esplora gli idiomi inglesi riguardanti caratteristiche poco attraenti con esempi come "couch potato" e "coperta bagnata".

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

verde di invidia

verde di invidia

Ex: When she saw her friend's luxurious vacation photos, she turned green with envy, wishing she could experience such luxury.
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used to refer to someone who keeps repeating the same thing in a way that is annoying

disco rotto

disco rotto

Ex: You're such a broken record.
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wet blanket
[sostantivo]

someone who does or says things that prevent others from having a good time

guastafeste

guastafeste

Ex: Their constant complaints and negativity make them act like wet blanket, bringing down the whole group .
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misery guts
[sostantivo]

a person who is unhappy and keeps complaining a lot

lagna

lagna

Ex: Why are you being such misery guts today ?
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empty shell
[sostantivo]

a person who can no longer feel any strong emotions, often after experiencing something heartbreaking

vuota

vuota

Ex: sed to be full of life, but lately, he seems like an empty shell, just going through the motions.
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yellow streak
[sostantivo]

one's lack of courage to deal with painful or dangerous situations

codardia

codardia

Ex: When faced with a dangerous task, he showed his yellow streak and refused to participate.
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easily frightened or discouraged

i deboli di cuore

i deboli di cuore

Ex: You need to be brave to try skydiving; it's not for the faint of heart.
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used to refer to someone who becomes extremely afraid of or nervous about even the smallest things

facilmente spaventato

facilmente spaventato

Ex: The new employee is afraid of her own shadow that she 's hesitant to voice her opinions in meetings .
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doubting Thomas
[sostantivo]

a person who doubts or refuses to believe anything that is presented to them without evidence or proof

San Tommaso

San Tommaso

Ex: In the past, he acted like a Doubting Thomas, refusing to accept the truth until it was undeniable.
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used to refer to someone or something that is extremely quiet and does not make much noise

tranquillo come un topo

tranquillo come un topo

Ex: The cat tiptoed into the roomas quiet as a mouse, not waking anyone up .
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used to refer to someone who refuses to talk much or is completely silent

muto come un pesce

muto come un pesce

Ex: Whenever the topic of public speaking comes up, she becomes as mute as a fish and avoids speaking in front of others.
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nervous wreck
[sostantivo]

a person who is extremely worried or upset

nervoso

nervoso

Ex: The high-pressure situation at work has turned him into nervous wreck, affecting his performance .
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basket case
[sostantivo]

a person who is always nervous or stressed and is therefore unable to have a calm and organized life

caso disperato

caso disperato

Ex: She 's been so overwhelmed with work and family issues that she feels like a basket case.
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an extremely anxious or nervous person

un fascio di nervi

un fascio di nervi

Ex: With relaxation techniques , he can manage his anxiety and avoid being bag of nerves in stressful situations .
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to be very quiet and show signs of discomfort or anxiety when in public

timido e tranquillo

timido e tranquillo

Ex: She's so shy that she wouldn't say boo to a goose, even in a small gathering.
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used to refer to someone or something that shows very little motion or does nothing

Stazionario

Stazionario

Ex: You need to be more involved in the project; don't just sit there like a bump on a log.
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couch potato
[sostantivo]

someone who sits around and watches TV a lot

pantofolaio

pantofolaio

Ex: His lack of physical activity and constant TV watching have turned him into couch potato.
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sour grapes
[sostantivo]

a negative attitude or reaction toward something that one desires but cannot have or achieve, often by minimizing its importance or worth

rosicona

rosicona

Ex: She said the concert was probably going to be terrible anyway after failing to get tickets , sour grapes.
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the feeling of discontent caused by lacking someone else's possessions, accomplishments, etc.

gelosia

gelosia

Ex: She could n't hide green-eyed monster when she saw her best friend spending time with someone else .
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to have a tendency to steal from others whenever the opportunity presents itself

essere inclini a rubare

essere inclini a rubare

Ex: The security team suspects that someone in the office has sticky fingers, as items keep going missing.
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used to describe a person with no principles or morality

Ex: I ca n't believe she lied to her own family ; shelower than a snake 's belly.
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penny pincher
[sostantivo]

a person who shows unwillingness to spend much money

risparmiatore, tirchio

risparmiatore, tirchio

Ex: She refuses to eat out at restaurants; she's a real penny-pincher.
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lacking good manners

Ex: My boss hairy at the heel.
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to complain about something that is not worth complaining about

sottovalutare le proprie capacità

sottovalutare le proprie capacità

Ex: Ca n't you just be happy with what you have crying stinking fish?
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