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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Fientlighet, Temperament & Aggression

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
choleric
[adjektiv]

easily angered or irritated

kolerisk, retlig

kolerisk, retlig

Ex: His choleric attitude often led to tense situations in meetings .Hans **koleriska** attityd ledde ofta till spända situationer i möten.
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churlish
[adjektiv]

rude, ill-mannered, or surly in behavior

ohövlig, otrevlig

ohövlig, otrevlig

Ex: The churlish attitude of the teenager towards his parents often caused tension in the household .Tonåringens **ohövliga** attityd mot sina föräldrar orsakade ofta spänning i hushållet.
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contentious
[adjektiv]

inclined to argue or provoke disagreement

kontroversiell,  stridslysten

kontroversiell, stridslysten

Ex: As a contentious debater , he enjoyed challenging opposing viewpoints in intellectual discussions .Som en **tvistig** debattör njöt han av att utmana motstridiga åsikter i intellektuella diskussioner.
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fractious
[adjektiv]

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

uppstudsig, oregerlig

uppstudsig, oregerlig

Ex: The teacher had a hard time on the first day with a particularly fractious student who would n't stay seated .En **upprorisk** folkmassa samlades utanför domstolsbyggnaden.
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irascible
[adjektiv]

showing signs of anger

Ex: Critics saw the irascible author 's work as marred by an angry , bitter streak that characterized his writing .
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petulant
[adjektiv]

showing sudden impatience, especially over minor matters

Ex: He gave a petulant shrug when asked about his late assignment submission .
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sardonic
[adjektiv]

humorous in a manner that is cruel and disrespectful

sardonisk, hånfull

sardonisk, hånfull

Ex: The comedian 's sardonic jokes about current events crossed the line from humor to outright insult .Komikerns **sardoniska** skämt om aktuella händelser korsade gränsen från humor till direkt förolämpning.
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fretful
[adjektiv]

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

retlig, orolig

retlig, orolig

Ex: The fretful parent nitpicked every detail of the family vacation , from the accommodations to the itinerary , making it difficult for everyone to enjoy the trip .Den **oroliga** föräldern hackade på varje detalj i familjens semester, från boendet till resplanen, vilket gjorde det svårt för alla att njuta av resan.
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huffy
[adjektiv]

easily offended or quick to take things personally

lättstött, känslig

lättstött, känslig

Ex: You know how huffy she gets over minor details .Du vet hur **lättstött** hon blir över småsaker.
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peevish
[adjektiv]

easily irritated, especially over trivial matters

irritabel, gnällig

irritabel, gnällig

Ex: Despite his peevish demeanor , she remained patient and tried to address his concerns calmly .Trots hans **irritabla** uppträdande förblev hon tålmodig och försökte adressera hans bekymmer lugnt.
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waspish
[adjektiv]

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

irriterbar, gnällig

irriterbar, gnällig

Ex: A waspish comment from her ended the conversation abruptly .En **irriterad** kommentar från henne avslutade samtalet abrupt.
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crotchety
[adjektiv]

bad-tempered or prone to complaining

gnällig, sur

gnällig, sur

Ex: The long trip left him feeling crotchety, and he snapped at his friends .Den långa resan lämnade honom **gnällig**, och han **snäste** åt sina vänner.
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curt
[adjektiv]

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

kortfattad, lakonisk

kortfattad, lakonisk

Ex: When I asked for help again, she gave me a curt "No" without further explanation.När jag bad om hjälp igen gav hon mig ett **kort** "Nej" utan vidare förklaring.
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pugnacious
[adjektiv]

eager to start a fight or argument

slagsynt, stridbar

slagsynt, stridbar

Ex: The pugnacious young man frequently found himself in disputes over trivial matters .Den **slagsmälskande** unga mannen befann sig ofta i dispyter över triviala saker.
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abrasive
[adjektiv]

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

skrovlig, irriterande

skrovlig, irriterande

Ex: Despite his skills , his abrasive personality made it hard for him to collaborate .Trots hans färdigheter gjorde hans **skrovliga** personlighet det svårt att samarbeta.
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asperity
[Substantiv]

harshness or sharpness of tone, manner, or temper

Ex: Despite her usual calm , there was asperity in her reply .
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austere
[adjektiv]

having a serious or rigid manner

sträng, stel

sträng, stel

Ex: The austere look on his face suggested he was upset or disapproving .Det **stränga** uttrycket i hans ansikte antydde att han var upprörd eller ogillande.
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brusque
[adjektiv]

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

brysk, tvär

brysk, tvär

Ex: She found it challenging to communicate with him due to his brusque and dismissive attitude.Hon tyckte det var utmanande att kommunicera med honom på grund av hans **bryska** och avvisande attityd.
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callous
[adjektiv]

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

känslolös, grym

känslolös, grym

Ex: The teacher 's callous treatment of students who struggled with the material created a negative learning environment .Lärarens **känslolösa** behandling av elever som kämpade med materialet skapade en negativ inlärningsmiljö.
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crass
[adjektiv]

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

grov, vulgär

grov, vulgär

Ex: Despite his wealth , his crass displays of opulence only served to alienate him from his peers .Trots sin rikedom tjänade hans **grovmålade** uppvisningar av överflöd bara till att främmandegöra honom från sina jämnåriga.
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obstreperous
[adjektiv]

behaving in a wild or forceful manner that causes chaos

bullrig, stökig

bullrig, stökig

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truculence
[Substantiv]

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

stridbarhet, fientligt motstånd

stridbarhet, fientligt motstånd

Ex: Years of mistreatment had fueled the worker 's truculence toward management .År av misshandel hade bränsle på arbetarens **aggressivitet** mot ledningen.
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to hate something or someone intensely

avsky, intensivt hata

avsky, intensivt hata

Ex: We abominate corruption in government and demand transparency and accountability .Vi **avskyr** korruption i regeringen och kräver transparens och ansvarsskyldighet.
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animus
[Substantiv]

a deep-seated feeling of hostility and ill will directed at someone or something

fientlighet, ovilja

fientlighet, ovilja

Ex: Some groups maintain animus against certain scientific theories that conflict with their core doctrines .Vissa grupper upprätthåller **fientlighet** mot vissa vetenskapliga teorier som står i konflikt med deras grundläggande läror.
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antipathy
[Substantiv]

a strong feeling of hatred, opposition, or hostility

antipati, aversion

antipati, aversion

Ex: Despite their antipathy, they managed to work together on the project.Trots sin **antipati** lyckades de arbeta tillsammans på projektet.
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to appall
[Verb]

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

chockera, fasa

chockera, fasa

Ex: The extent of the environmental damage caused by the oil spill appalled environmentalists worldwide.Omfattningen av miljöskadorna orsakade av oljeutsläppet **chockerade** miljöaktivister över hela världen.
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averse
[adjektiv]

strongly opposed to something

ovillig, motståndare

ovillig, motståndare

Ex: I ’m not averse to trying new activities , but I prefer something low-key .Jag är inte **ovillig** att prova nya aktiviteter, men jag föredrar något avslappnat.
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to feel jealous or irritated because someone possesses something one desires

avundas, bära agg

avundas, bära agg

Ex: We begrudged our colleague 's vacation time and wished we could take a break from work too .Vi **avundades** vår kollegas semestertid och önskade att vi också kunde ta en paus från jobbet.
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bellicose
[adjektiv]

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

stridslysten, krigisk

stridslysten, krigisk

Ex: Jake 's bellicose attitude often leads to arguments with his classmates .Jakes **stridslystna** attityd leder ofta till gräl med hans klasskamrater.
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baleful
[adjektiv]

having or likely to have a harmful or evil effect

skadlig, ondskefull

skadlig, ondskefull

Ex: The dog watched him with baleful eyes , low growl in its throat .Hunden betraktade honom med **ondskefulla** ögon, ett lågt morrande i halsen.
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formidable
[adjektiv]

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

formidabel, imponerande

formidabel, imponerande

Ex: The mountain presented a formidable challenge to the climbers .Berget utgjorde en **formidabel** utmaning för klättrarna.
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internecine
[adjektiv]

involving deadly or violent conflict where all parties suffer severe losses

intern, förödande

intern, förödande

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invidious
[adjektiv]

causing offense or unhappiness due to being prejudice or unjust

orättvis, kränkande

orättvis, kränkande

Ex: The manager 's invidious favoritism was noticeable to everyone in the office .Chefens **orättvisa** favorisering var märkbar för alla på kontoret.
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minatory
[adjektiv]

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

hotfull, oroande

hotfull, oroande

Ex: The villain's minatory words hinted at what was to come.Skurkens **hotfulla** ord antydde vad som var på väg att hända.
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inimical
[adjektiv]

not useful for friendly relations or mutual cooperation

fientlig, antagonistisk

fientlig, antagonistisk

Ex: The inimical comments made by the politician towards minority groups sparked outrage and condemnation from the public .Politikerns **fientliga** kommentarer mot minoritetsgrupper väckte upprördhet och fördömande från allmänheten.
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blatant
[adjektiv]

done openly and shamelessly, with no effort to hide or disguise

uppenbar, skamlös

uppenbar, skamlös

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noisome
[adjektiv]

extremely repulsive and unpleasant, particularly to the sense of smell

motbjudande, stinkande

motbjudande, stinkande

Ex: The noisome smell of spoiled food permeated the kitchen and was unbearable.Den **vidriga** lukten av förstörd mat genomsyrade köket och var outhärdlig.
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aloof
[adjektiv]

unfriendly or reluctant to socializing

avlägsen, reserverad

avlägsen, reserverad

Ex: The new student remained aloof on the first day of school , making it challenging for others to approach her .Den nya eleven förblev **avlägsen** under den första skoldagen, vilket gjorde det svårt för andra att närma sig henne.
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offish
[adjektiv]

distant and reserved in manner, showing little warmth or friendliness

avlägsen, reserverad

avlägsen, reserverad

Ex: Do n't take her offish manner personally , she 's just shy .Ta inte hennes **avlägsna** sätt personligt, hon är bara blyg.
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vindictive
[adjektiv]

showing a strong desire or tendency to seek revenge

hämndlysten, efterhängsen

hämndlysten, efterhängsen

Ex: The vindictive ex-boyfriend spread false rumors to damage her reputation .Den **hämndlystne** ex-pojkvännen spred falska rykten för att skada hennes rykte.
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misanthrope
[Substantiv]

someone who dislikes, distrusts, or hates other human beings

misanthrop, person som hatar eller föraktar mänskligheten

misanthrop, person som hatar eller föraktar mänskligheten

Ex: After years of betrayal by friends and family , she became a misanthrope who distrusted everyone around her .Efter år av förräderi från vänner och familj blev hon en **misanthrop** som inte litade på någon i sin omgivning.
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curmudgeon
[Substantiv]

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

gnällspik, surkart

gnällspik, surkart

Ex: Everyone avoided the curmudgeon who lived next door due to his constant complaints .Alla undvek den **surpuppan** som bodde bredvid på grund av hans ständiga klagomål.
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termagant
[Substantiv]

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

argbigga, struntsnärta

argbigga, struntsnärta

Ex: Living with a termagant wore down his patience .Att leva med en **argbigga** slet ner hans tålamod.
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rabid
[adjektiv]

intensely fervent or fanatical in beliefs or actions

rabiat, fanatisk

rabiat, fanatisk

Ex: The author 's rabid fanbase eagerly awaited each new book release , lining up for hours to get their hands on a copy .Författarens **fanatiska** fängrupp väntade otåligt på varje ny bokrelease och stod i kö i timmar för att få tag på en kopia.
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acrimonious
[adjektiv]

including a lot of anger, harsh arguments and negative emotions

bitter, skarp

bitter, skarp

Ex: The political debate was so acrimonious that it overshadowed any meaningful discussion of the issues .Den politiska debatten var så **bitter** att den överskuggade all meningsfull diskussion om frågorna.
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loath
[adjektiv]

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

ovillig, motsträvig

ovillig, motsträvig

Ex: The company was loath to invest in the new project without a detailed report .Företaget var **ovilligt** att investera i det nya projektet utan en detaljerad rapport.
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