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hypocritical
Adjective
đạo đức giả, giả tạo
acting in a way that is different from what one claims to believe or value
"It 's hypocritical for the company to promote equality in its advertisements while paying female employees less than their male counterparts ."
heinous
Adjective
tàn ác, ghê tởm
extremely evil or shockingly wicked in a way that deeply disturbs or offends
"His heinous betrayal of his closest friend left a lasting scar on their relationship ."
condescending
Adjective
kẻ cả, coi thường
behaving in a way that makes others feel inferior or belittled
"He had a habit of making condescending comments about his friends' hobbies, as if his interests were superior."
vindictive
Adjective
thù hận, hay trả thù
having a strong desire to harm others
"His vindictive behavior towards his former employer cost him valuable references for future job opportunities ."
conscientious
Adjective
tận tâm, chu đáo
acting in accordance with one's conscience and sense of duty
"In any profession , a conscientious attitude leads to greater trust and respect from peers and clients alike ."
overindulgent
Adjective
quá nuông chiều, quá dễ dãi
excessively allowing oneself or others to have more than is necessary
"Overindulgent praise without constructive feedback may hinder personal and professional growth."
reticence
Noun
sự dè dặt
the quality of being reserved or quiet in one's communication with others
"Overcoming her reticence, she finally opened up to her therapist about her struggles and fears ."
eccentricity
Noun
tính lập dị
a behavior that is considered abnormal and uncommon
"The artist 's eccentricity was reflected in his avant-garde paintings , which challenged traditional artistic conventions ."
cynicism
Noun
chủ nghĩa hoài nghi, sự hoài nghi
a doubtful view toward others' honesty or intentions
"While some view cynicism as a protective mechanism against disappointment and deceit , others argue that it can foster negativity and inhibit genuine connection and cooperation ."
insipid
Adjective
nhạt nhẽo, vô vị
describing food that has no flavor or taste
"The sauce was so insipid that it barely complemented the dish ."
briny
Adjective
mặn, có vị biển
having the taste of salt
"As the ship sailed through the briny waters , sailors could taste the salt on their lips ."
piquant
Adjective
cay, đậm đà
having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste
"The dish had a piquant kick from the addition of fresh ginger and a dash of chili flakes ."
astringent
Adjective
chát, se
having a sharp, bitter, or sour taste
"Astringent notes in dark chocolate can contribute to its complexity , adding a bitter and drying sensation ."
cloying
Adjective
ngọt ngào đến khó chịu, quá ngọt
excessively sweet to the point of being unpleasant
"The dessert was cloying, leaving a sickly sweet taste in his mouth."
dainty
Adjective
tinh tế, ngon miệng
pleasing in taste
"The dainty lemon sorbet served between courses cleansed the palate with its light and refreshing flavor."
odoriferous
Adjective
thơm, có mùi thơm
having a distinct and often pleasant natural scent
"The garden was filled with odoriferous flowers , enveloping visitors in a fragrant embrace ."
ambrosial
Adjective
thần tiên, ngon tuyệt
describing food or aromas that are divine or heavenly
"The jasmine tea had an ambrosial quality , combining delicate floral notes with a soothing infusion ."
rancid
Adjective
ôi, thiu
(of food) having a spoiled or decomposed smell, typically due to the breakdown of fats or oils
"The rancid butter in the pantry had a strong, sour smell that was difficult to ignore."
fetid
Adjective
hôi thối, nặng mùi
having a strong and unpleasant smell
"The sewer system malfunctioned , releasing a fetid stench that wafted through the neighborhood ."
offensive
Adjective
xúc phạm, kinh tởm
causing strong displeasure or disgust, particularly affecting the senses
"The unwashed gym clothes left in the locker room created an offensive atmosphere for anyone nearby ."
shrill
Adjective
chói tai, the thé
having a sharply high-pitched, harsh sound
"The emergency siren wailed with a shrill pitch , alerting residents to take cover ."
dissonant
Adjective
không hòa âm, chói tai
(of a sound) having tones that clash or sound unpleasant together
"The dissonant tones of the alarm system startled everyone in the building ."
grating
Adjective
chói tai, khó chịu
having a harsh or unpleasant sound
"The grating noise of the metal door hinges echoed through the empty hallway."
clanging
Adjective
vang dội, kim loại
having a loud, sharp, and resonant sound, often characterized by the collision or striking of metal objects
"The sudden clanging of the fire alarm startled everyone in the office building."
jarring
Adjective
chói tai, khó chịu
(of a sound) so harsh and unpleasant that creates a strong sense of disturbance
"The jarring noise of construction outside made it difficult to concentrate on her work ."
whirring
Adjective
rền rĩ, vo ve
producing a continuous, buzzing, or humming sound
"In the kitchen, the preparation of the smoothie was announced by the whirring noise of the electric blender."
blaring
Adjective
chói tai, ầm ĩ
producing a loud, harsh, and intense sound, often characterized by its overwhelming volume and piercing quality
"Amplifying the speaker's voice across the crowd, the blaring speakers at the political rally captured everyone's attention."
thudding
Adjective
đập thình thịch, nện
producing a heavy, muffled, and often repeated sound
"The ground quivered with the thudding footsteps of the approaching elephant."
jangling
Adjective
leng keng, lách cách
producing a harsh, discordant sound, often characterized by a series of clashing or clinking noises
"The street musician's performance was enlivened by the jangling sound of the tambourine."
mellisonant
Adjective
du dương, ngọt ngào
having a sweet or pleasing sound
"The storyteller 's mellisonant voice made his tales enchanting ."