Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Arrogância e Altivez

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brazen

[adjetivo]

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

descarado, insolente

Ex: The company's brazen advertising campaign pushed boundaries by addressing taboo subjects to attract attention.A campanha publicitária **descarada** da empresa ultrapassou limites ao abordar temas tabus para chamar a atenção.

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blowhard

[substantivo]

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

fanfarrão, presunçoso

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braggart

[substantivo]

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

fanfarrão, exibido

Ex: She felt frustrated dealing with the braggart who kept flaunting his achievements .Ela se sentiu frustrada lidando com o **fanfarrão** que não parava de exibir suas conquistas.

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cavalier

[adjetivo]

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

despreocupado, arrogante

Ex: Their cavalier treatment of the rules led to trouble .O tratamento **despreocupado** deles com as regras levou a problemas.

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effrontery

[substantivo]

a way of behaving that is shamelessly rude and bold

desfaçatez, atrevimento

Ex: She was embarrassed by the effrontery of her friend ’s behavior at the dinner party .Ela ficou envergonhada com a **desfaçatez** do comportamento do seu amigo no jantar.

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overweening

[adjetivo]

having too much pride or confidence in oneself

presunçoso, arrogante

Ex: They resented his overweening belief that he was always right .Eles ressentiam sua crença **arrogante** de que ele estava sempre certo.

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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, meticuloso em excesso

Ex: Critics called the book pedantic, praising its accuracy but not its readability.Os críticos chamaram o livro de **pedante**, elogiando sua precisão, mas não sua legibilidade.

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priggish

[adjetivo]

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 .O vizinho **metódico** sempre reclamava do barulho, mesmo que a festa estivesse totalmente dentro da norma de ruído.

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snooty

[adjetivo]

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

esnobe, desdenhoso

Ex: Despite his snooty behavior , his lack of genuine accomplishments was evident to those around him .Apesar do seu comportamento **altivo**, a falta de realizações genuínas era evidente para aqueles ao seu redor.

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hubris

[substantivo]

an unreasonably excessive amount of pride or arrogance

húbris, orgulho excessivo

Ex: The hero ’s hubris ultimately led to his tragic end .A **hubris** do herói acabou por levar ao seu fim trágico.

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imperious

[adjetivo]

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

imperioso, autoritário

Ex: The manager ’s imperious demands created a tense atmosphere among the staff .As exigências **imperiosas** do gerente criaram uma atmosfera tensa entre a equipe.

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sanctimonious

[adjetivo]

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

santarrão, hipocritamente piedoso

Ex: The sanctimonious nature of his public persona was at odds with his private actions .A natureza **sanctimoniosa** de sua persona pública estava em desacordo com suas ações privadas.

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temerity

[substantivo]

the quality of being foolishly or rudely bold

temeridade, ousadia

Ex: She could n’t believe the temerity required to make such bold claims in the report .Ela não conseguia acreditar na **temeridade** necessária para fazer alegações tão ousadas no relatório.

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bombast

[substantivo]

pretentious speech or writing that sounds impressive but lacks real substance

linguagem pomposa, retórica vazia

Ex: Beneath the bombast, there was little genuine emotion .**Sob o palavreado**, havia pouca emoção genuína.

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acerbic

[adjetivo]

bitingly sarcastic and often cruel in tone or temper

ácido, mordaz

Ex: Her acerbic response to the suggestion was both surprising and painful for those who heard it .Sua resposta **ácida** à sugestão foi tanto surpreendente quanto dolorosa para quem a ouviu.

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grandiloquent

[adjetivo]

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

grandiloquente, pomposo

Ex: His grandiloquent attitude at the party made it clear he wanted everyone to know about his recent success.Ela adotou um tom **grandiloquente** para soar mais autoritária do que realmente era.

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pejorative

[adjetivo]

having a negative or belittling connotation

pejorativo, depreciativo

Ex: She rolled her eyes at the pejorative nickname they gave her .Ela revirou os olhos para o apelido **pejorativo** que lhe deram.

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reproachful

[adjetivo]

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

censurável, repreensivo

Ex: The dog hung its head under its owner 's reproachful stare .O cão baixou a cabeça sob o olhar **censurável** de seu dono.

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scurrilous

[adjetivo]

deliberately insulting in a way that damages someone's reputation

escandaloso, difamatório

Ex: Lawyers are preparing to file a lawsuit to stop the scurrilous spread of false information about their client .Os advogados estão se preparando para entrar com um processo para parar a disseminação **escandalosa** de informações falsas sobre seu cliente.

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vitriolic

[adjetivo]

characterized by bitter, harsh, and caustic criticism or comments

vitriólico, mordaz

Ex: His vitriolic remarks during the debate were meant to provoke and insult .Seus comentários **vitriólicos** durante o debate foram feitos para provocar e insultar.

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vituperative

[adjetivo]

criticizing or insulting in a hurtful and angry manner

injurioso, denigratório

Ex: His vituperative criticism of the team ’s performance was both hurtful and uncalled for .Sua crítica **vitriólica** ao desempenho da equipe foi tanto dolorosa quanto desnecessária.

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officious

[adjetivo]

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

oficioso, intrometido

Ex: His officious manner during the meeting irritated everyone .Seu jeito **intrometido** durante a reunião irritou a todos.

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obtrusive

[adjetivo]

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

intrusivo, incômodo

Ex: The obtrusive noise from the construction site disrupted the peaceful neighborhood .O barulho **intrusivo** do canteiro de obras perturbou o bairro tranquilo.

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chauvinist

[substantivo]

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

chauvinista, machista

Ex: The chauvinist refused to acknowledge the achievements of anyone outside his own country .O **chauvinista** se recusou a reconhecer as conquistas de qualquer pessoa fora de seu próprio país.

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egotist

[substantivo]

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

egotista, egocêntrico

Ex: An egotist often struggles to understand others ' perspectives , focusing primarily on their own viewpoint .Ela evitou trabalhar com ele—ele era um notório **egotista** que rejeitava as ideias dos outros.

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megalomania

[substantivo]

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

megalomania, delírio de grandeza

Ex: Critics accused the artist of megalomania after he declared his work " the future of humanity . "Os críticos acusaram o artista de **megalomania** depois que ele declarou sua obra como "o futuro da humanidade".

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