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I don’t think the new receptionist will last very long. She’s so abrupt! We need a smiley face, someone who is friendly. empezar lección
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It was nice to talk to your nephew at the weeding. He’s an affable young man. empezar lección
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I wonder if he’s got problems at home. He’s been very aloof of late. empezar lección
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Go on, give him another chance. Look how apologetic he is. empezar lección
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Yes, I admit you’re right, but you don’t need to be so condesceding about it. empezar lección
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protekcjonalny, wywyższający się
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My boss can be so belligerent! He never listens to anybody and then he’s surprised when people leave his team. empezar lección
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napastliwy, agresywny, wojowniczy
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He’s a whimsical dreamer, which is okay if you need new ideas, but not so good with regard to the day-to-day running of things empezar lección
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kapryśny, osobliwy, dziwaczny
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My neighbour is such a grumpy and cantankerous old man. He’s always complaining that I’m not cutting my lawn or trimming the hedge. empezar lección
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zrzędliwy, swarliwy, klótliwy
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Your 5-year-old called your uncle a pig! He is a cheeky monkey. empezar lección
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I was his most zealous supporter, so I was extremely dissappinted when I found out he was fiddling the books. empezar lección
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I have to say I'm extremely cynical about politicians. I never believe a word they say. They must think we're so gullible! empezar lección
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She was worried that she was going to be taken off the project. That's why she was in such a defiant mood in the meeting. empezar lección
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He's a devious student. He's always causing trouble, but making it look as if somebody else did it. empezar lección
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He's such a gregarious guy - always the life and soul of the party. empezar lección
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I like to think I'm impartial as a manager and don't have any favourities. empezar lección
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I was on the geriatric ward making someone's bed, when this old guy slapped me on the bum with this impish look on his face - lecherous old man! empezar lección
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lecherous; sexually perverted I was on the geriatric ward making someone's bed, when this old guy slapped me on the bum with this impish look on his face - lecherous old man! empezar lección
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rozpustny, lubieżny; zboczone seksualnie
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I can deal with him when he’s being obstinate, but when he’s insolent, it makes my blood boil! empezar lección
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zawzięty (bez powodu), uparty
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I can deal with him when he’s being obstinate, but when he’s insolent, it makes my blood boil! empezar lección
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Jesus is usually perceived to be meek and mild, but if you actually read the gospels, you’ll have quite a different view. empezar lección
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If you are to be in charge of finances, we expect you to be meticulous and prudent, but also resourceful. empezar lección
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If you are to be in charge of finances, we expect you to be meticulous and prudent, but also resourceful. empezar lección
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If you are to be in charge of finances, we expect you to be meticulous and prudent, but also resourceful. empezar lección
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No one in the departments likes him. He can be both ruthless in getting what he wants and obnoxious when he gets it. empezar lección
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No one in the departments likes him. He can be both ruthless in getting what he wants and obnoxious when he gets it. empezar lección
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przykry, nieznośny, wstrętny
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She’s very self-effacing and sometimes goes unnoticed, but you should listen to her ideas. She’s very perceptive. empezar lección
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unikający rozgłosu, skromny
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She’s very self-effacing and sometimes goes unnoticed, but you should listen to her ideas. She’s very perceptive. empezar lección
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You may think you’re stronger, but I wouldn’t argue with her if I were you. She’s no pushover. empezar lección
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I didn’t really want to go along with the plan, but they were so pushy I just caved in empezar lección
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I know you didn’t like my idea, but you didn’t need to be so scornful about it. empezar lección
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I’m so sluggish in the morning that I need at least 3 coffees to get me going. empezar lección
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powolny, niemrawy, ślamazarny
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This is a tricky assignment and I’d give it to Sam. She’s tenacious and won’t let go until she’s found a solution. empezar lección
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The treacherous local guide led the platoon to their deaths, as they were ambushed soon after leaving the village. empezar lección
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There is vehement opposition to the new working conditions and if it's not sorted (out), it could result in a general strike. empezar lección
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I'm a bit worried about my middle son. He's a wayward child. I hope he grows out of it before he gets into serious trouble. empezar lección
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niesforny, postępujący samowolnie
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As an unscrupulous businessman, he buys companies on the cheap and then breaks them up to make quick money. empezar lección
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She's doing well in her studies. She's very conscientious and takes things very seriously. empezar lección
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