Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Hostility, Temper & Aggression
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easily angered or irritated
rude, ill-mannered, or surly in behavior
inclined to argue or provoke disagreement
unruly, defiant, or unwilling to submit to rules or leadership
showing signs of anger
showing sudden impatience, especially over minor matters
humorous in a manner that is cruel and disrespectful
irritable or agitated, often expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance with trivial matters
easily offended or quick to take things personally
easily irritated, especially over trivial matters
easily irritated and likely to speak or act in a sharp, stinging, or spiteful manner
bad-tempered or prone to complaining
abruptly brief in a way that is considered as impatient, dismissive, or impolite
eager to start a fight or argument
behaving in a mean and disrespectful manner with no concern for others
harshness or sharpness of tone, manner, or temper
having a serious or rigid manner
abrupt or curt in manner or speech, often coming across as rude or impatient
showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for the feelings or suffering of others
lacking sensitivity, refinement, or tact, often displaying vulgarity or rudeness
a hostile, aggressive attitude marked by a refusal to cooperate or submit
to hate something or someone intensely
a deep-seated feeling of hostility and ill will directed at someone or something
a strong feeling of hatred, opposition, or hostility
to shock or horrify someone, causing them to feel alarmed or deeply unpleasantly surprised
strongly opposed to something
to feel jealous or irritated because someone possesses something one desires
displaying a willingness to start an argument, fight, or war
having or likely to have a harmful or evil effect
commanding great respect or fear due to having exceptional strength, excellence, or capabilities
causing offense or unhappiness due to being prejudice or unjust
giving the impression of a threat or suggesting something harmful or dangerous is likely to happen
not useful for friendly relations or mutual cooperation
extremely repulsive and unpleasant, particularly to the sense of smell
unfriendly or reluctant to socializing
distant and reserved in manner, showing little warmth or friendliness
showing a strong desire or tendency to seek revenge
someone who dislikes, distrusts, or hates other human beings
a bad-tempered person who is easily annoyed and angered, usually old in age
a woman who is harsh-tempered, constantly scolding, and often quarrelsome
intensely fervent or fanatical in beliefs or actions
including a lot of anger, harsh arguments and negative emotions
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