Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Arrogans och Högmod

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brazen

[adjektiv]

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

fräck, skamlös

Ex: The company's brazen advertising campaign pushed boundaries by addressing taboo subjects to attract attention.Företagets **fräcka** reklamkampanj sköt gränserna genom att ta upp tabubelagda ämnen för att attrahera uppmärksamhet.

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blowhard

[Substantiv]

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

skrytmåns, prålmåns

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braggart

[Substantiv]

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

skrytmåns, braggare

Ex: She felt frustrated dealing with the braggart who kept flaunting his achievements .Hon kände sig frustrerad av att hantera den **skrytmåns** som ständigt visade upp sina prestationer.

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cavalier

[adjektiv]

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

nonchalant, högdragen

Ex: Their cavalier treatment of the rules led to trouble .Deras **nonchalanta** behandling av reglerna ledde till problem.

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effrontery

[Substantiv]

a way of behaving that is shamelessly rude and bold

fräckhet, oförskämdhet

Ex: She was embarrassed by the effrontery of her friend ’s behavior at the dinner party .Hon skämdes över **fräckheten** i hennes väns beteende på middagsbjudningen.

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overweening

[adjektiv]

having too much pride or confidence in oneself

övermodig, arrogant

Ex: They resented his overweening belief that he was always right .De ogillade hans **övermodiga** tro på att han alltid hade rätt.

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pedantic

[adjektiv]

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

pedantisk, petig

Ex: Critics called the book pedantic, praising its accuracy but not its readability.Kritiker kallade boken **pedantisk**, berömde dess noggrannhet men inte dess läsbarhet.

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priggish

[adjektiv]

excessively concerned with following rules, morals, and social norms

pedantisk, moraliserande

Ex: The priggish neighbor always complained about the noise , even though the party was well within the noise ordinance .Den **petnoga** grannen klagade alltid på ljudet, trots att festen var helt inom ljudordningen.

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snooty

[adjektiv]

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

högdragen, nedlåtande

Ex: Despite his snooty behavior , his lack of genuine accomplishments was evident to those around him .Trots hans **högdragna** beteende var hans brist på verkliga prestationer uppenbar för dem omkring honom.

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hubris

[Substantiv]

an unreasonably excessive amount of pride or arrogance

hybris, omåttlig stolthet

Ex: The hero ’s hubris ultimately led to his tragic end .Hjältens **hybris** ledde slutligen till hans tragiska slut.

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imperious

[adjektiv]

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

imperisk, auktoritär

Ex: The manager ’s imperious demands created a tense atmosphere among the staff .Chefens **högdragna** krav skapade en spänd stämning bland personalen.

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sanctimonious

[adjektiv]

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

skenhelig, hycklande from

Ex: The sanctimonious nature of his public persona was at odds with his private actions .Den **skenheliga** naturen hos hans offentliga person stod i motsats till hans privata handlingar.

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temerity

[Substantiv]

the quality of being foolishly or rudely bold

djärvhet, fräckhet

Ex: She could n’t believe the temerity required to make such bold claims in the report .Hon kunde inte tro den **fräckhet** som krävdes för att göra så djärva påståenden i rapporten.

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bombast

[Substantiv]

pretentious speech or writing that sounds impressive but lacks real substance

svulstigt tal, tom retorik

Ex: Beneath the bombast, there was little genuine emotion .**Under bombasten**, fanns det lite äkta känsla.

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acerbic

[adjektiv]

bitingly sarcastic and often cruel in tone or temper

bitande, sarkastisk

Ex: Her acerbic response to the suggestion was both surprising and painful for those who heard it .Hennes **bittra** svar på förslaget var både överraskande och smärtsamt för dem som hörde det.

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grandiloquent

[adjektiv]

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

svulstig, högtravande

Ex: His grandiloquent attitude at the party made it clear he wanted everyone to know about his recent success.Hon antog en **högtravande** ton för att låta mer auktoritär än hon egentligen var.

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pejorative

[adjektiv]

having a negative or belittling connotation

nedsättande, föraktfull

Ex: She rolled her eyes at the pejorative nickname they gave her .Hon himlade med ögonen åt det **nedsättande** smeknamnet de gav henne.

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reproachful

[adjektiv]

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

förebrående, klandrande

Ex: The dog hung its head under its owner 's reproachful stare .Hunden hängde huvudet under sin ägares **förebrående** blick.

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scurrilous

[adjektiv]

deliberately insulting in a way that damages someone's reputation

smädlig, förtalaktig

Ex: Lawyers are preparing to file a lawsuit to stop the scurrilous spread of false information about their client .Advokater förbereder sig för att lämna in en stämning för att stoppa den **förtalande** spridningen av falsk information om deras klient.

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vitriolic

[adjektiv]

characterized by bitter, harsh, and caustic criticism or comments

vitriolisk, bitter

Ex: His vitriolic remarks during the debate were meant to provoke and insult .Hans **bitra** kommentarer under debatten var avsedda att provocera och förolämpa.

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vituperative

[adjektiv]

criticizing or insulting in a hurtful and angry manner

förtalande, smädande

Ex: His vituperative criticism of the team ’s performance was both hurtful and uncalled for .Hans **bitande** kritik av lagets prestation var både sårande och obefogad.

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officious

[adjektiv]

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

påflugen, officiös

Ex: His officious manner during the meeting irritated everyone .Hans **officiösa** sätt under mötet irriterade alla.

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obtrusive

[adjektiv]

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

påträngande, störande

Ex: The obtrusive noise from the construction site disrupted the peaceful neighborhood .Det **påträngande** ljudet från byggplatsen störde det fredliga grannskapet.

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chauvinist

[Substantiv]

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

chauvinist, sexist

Ex: The chauvinist refused to acknowledge the achievements of anyone outside his own country .**Chauvinisten** vägrade erkänna prestationerna hos någon utanför sitt eget land.

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egotist

[Substantiv]

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

egotist, egocentrisk

Ex: An egotist often struggles to understand others ' perspectives , focusing primarily on their own viewpoint .Hon undvek att arbeta med honom—han var en beryktad **egotist** som avfärdade andras idéer.

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megalomania

[Substantiv]

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

megalomani, storhetsvansinne

Ex: Critics accused the artist of megalomania after he declared his work " the future of humanity . "Kritiker anklagade konstnären för **megalomani** efter att han hade förklarat sitt verk som "mänsklighetens framtid".

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