Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Burdens & Afflictions

deserving intense hatred due to its cruelty

excessively sweet to the point of being unpleasant

a state of disagreement between people's opinions, actions, or personalities, often resulting in tension

having a strong and unpleasant smell

difficult and needing a lot of energy and effort

public disgrace arising from shameful conduct

relating to a disgraceful and corrupted action

a state of extreme filth or neglect

a mark of shame attached to a person or condition, often resulting in exclusion or discrimination

unequivocally deserving of intense dislike or hatred

having a strong and unpleasant smell

breaking down and rotting, typically referring to organic material

refusing to accept authority or comply with control

causing irritation, frustration, or distress

emotionally unstable and unable to cope with the requirements of a healthy social life

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

a condition of public shame or disgrace brought on by widespread verbal abuse or condemnation

causing annoyance or distress

a state of pain or suffering due to a physical or mental condition

something that causes continual trouble, misery, or destruction

an urgent affair to deal with

a person or thing that provokes annoyance, frustration, or distress

causing intense embarrassment, shame, or humiliation

unfortunate or unlucky, often experiencing difficulty or misfortune

a sudden and uncontrollable outburst or convulsion, often of emotion or action

a troublesome or unpleasant situation

in a situation that involves difficulty, particularly one that is worse compared to that of others

something burdensome or difficult to deal with

in a very nervous or frustrating state of mind in face of a problem or situation one knows very little or nothing about

to be left in a difficult or embarrassing situation, often without any support or assistance

requiring a lot of mental effort and hard work

severely criticized by someone in authority

to work hard, often under challenging conditions

said when an action has inevitable consequences

viewed with doubt or mistrust, even if not proven

requiring immediate action or attention due to urgency

a choice made in a situation in which no other options were available

a constant and looming threat of harm or disaster, especially one that could strike at any moment, often hanging over someone in a position of power or responsibility

a change, often unexpected, in one's situation or fortune

to face the consequences of one's behavior or actions

an unexpected event that makes a situation more complex

to be forced to do a difficult or impossible task without the necessary resources