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B1 · Feelings & personality (1)
B1 · Gefühle & Persönlichkeit (1)
anziehen, anlocken
if you are attracted by something, it interests you and makes you want it; if you are attracted by somebody, you like or admire them
The display attracted a number of people at the convention
Der Messestand lockte auf der Tagung zahlreiche Besucher an.
The new advertising attracts the wrong kind of customer into the store
SynonymedrawappealenticeluretemptcharmfascinatecaptivateAntonymerepelrepulsedeterdiscouragedissuaderejectignoredie Einstellung, die Haltung
the way that you think and feel about somebody/something; the way that you behave towards somebody/something that shows how you think and feel
Each investor should assess his or her own attitude toward investment
Jeder Anleger sollte seine eigene Einstellung zu Geldanlagen einschätzen.
The new fund manager's attitude changed quickly after the first big downturn in the market
SynonymeopinionoutlookperspectiveviewpointdemeanorapproachstanceAntonymeindifferenceapathydisinterestbewundern
to respect somebody for what they have done or to respect their qualities
I admire all the effort the museum put into organizing this wonderful exhibit
Ich bewundere die ganze Mühe, die das Museum in die Organisation dieser wunderbaren Ausstellung gesteckt hat.
Raisa, admiring the famous smile, stood before the Mona Lisa for hours
Synonymerespectesteemrevereappreciatevalueapprove ofthink highly ofAntonymedespisedislikedetestdisapprove ofscornhateselbstbewusst, zuversichtlich
feeling sure about your own ability to do things and be successful
They are more confident than I thought.
Sie sind selbstbewusster, als ich dachte.
The teacher wants the children to feel confident about asking questions when they don't understand.
Synonymeassuredself-assuredself-confidentcertainpositiveboldfearlessAntonymeinsecuredoubtfulunsuretimidshyapprehensiveentschlossen
having made a definite decision to do something and not letting anyone prevent you
I'm determined to get this degree this year.
Ich bin entschlossen, dieses Jahr meinen Abschluss zu machen.
The prisoners grew increasingly desperate.
SynonymeresolvedresolutefirmsteadfastpersistentdrivenmotivateddedicatedAntonymewaveringindecisivehesitantirresolutedoubtfuluncommittedyieldingunachtsam, nachlässig
not giving enough attention and thought to what you are doing, so that you make mistakes
He is a careless taxi driver.
Er ist ein unachtsamer Taxifahrer.
It was careless of me to leave the door open.
SynonymenegligentinattentivethoughtlessrecklessheedlessAntonymecarefulattentivecautiousmindfulthoroughverwirrt
unable to think clearly or to understand what is happening or what somebody is saying
He was depressed and in a confused state of mind.
Er war deprimiert und in einem verwirrten Geisteszustand.
People are confused about all the different labels on food these days.
SynonymeperplexedbewildereddisorientedmuddledpuzzledbaffledAntonymeclearunderstandingawarecertaininformedorganizedgrausam
having a desire to cause physical or mental pain and make somebody suffer
She was often cruel to her sister.
Sie war oft grausam zu ihrer Schwester.
Her eyes were cruel and hard.
SynonymebrutalcallousruthlessheartlessinhumanevicioussadisticmercilessAntonymekindcompassionatemercifulbenevolenthumanegentleärgerlich, nervig
making somebody feel slightly angry
This interruption is very annoying.
Diese Unterbrechung ist sehr nervig.
Her most annoying habit was eating with her mouth open.
SynonymeirritatingbothersomevexingaggravatingexasperatingtroublesomepeskyAntonymepleasingpleasantdelightfulagreeablesoothingcalmingfröhlich, gut gelaunt
happy, and showing it by the way that you behave
You're in a cheerful mood.
Du bist gut gelaunt.
He felt bright and cheerful and full of energy.
SynonymehappyjoyfulmerryoptimisticupbeatbrightsunnygladAntonymesaddepressedgloomymiserableunhappydowncastmelancholysorrowfulder Ehrgeiz, das Ziel
something that you want to do or achieve very much
His burning ambition was to study medicine.
Sein brennender Ehrgeiz war es, Medizin zu studieren.
It had been her lifelong ambition.
SynonymeaspirationdrivegoalaimdeterminationdesirepurposeAntonymeapathycontentmentsatisfactionindifferencelack of desiremutig, tapfer
willing to do things that are difficult, dangerous or painful; not afraid
I wasn't brave enough to tell her what I honestly thought.
Ich war nicht mutig genug, ihr zu sagen, was ich wirklich dachte.
I wasn't brave enough to tell her what I thought of her.
SynonymecourageousfearlessvaliantbolddaringintrepidAntonymecowardlyfearfultimidscaredafraidschätzen, dankbar sein für
to be grateful for something that somebody has done for you
We would appreciate you letting us know of any problems.
Wir wären dankbar, wenn Sie uns über etwaige Probleme informieren würden.
Her family doesn't appreciate her.
Synonymevalueprizecherishesteembe grateful foracknowledgerecognizeAntonymedepreciatebelittledisparagedevaluedisregardunderestimateärgern, verärgern, nerven
to make somebody slightly angry
It annoys me when people forget to say thank you.
Es ärgert mich, wenn Leute vergessen, Danke zu sagen.
His constant joking was beginning to annoy her.
SynonymeirritatebothervexaggravateexasperatepesternettleAntonymepleasedelightsoothecomfortappeaseverärgert, ärgerlich
slightly angry
I was annoyed with myself for giving in so easily.
Ich war verärgert über mich selbst, weil ich so schnell nachgegeben hatte.
I was annoyed that they hadn't turned up.
SynonymeirritatedbotheredvexedexasperatedaggravatedpeevedAntonymepleasedcontenthappydelighteduntroublederstaunt, verblüfft
very surprised
We were amazed to find that no one was hurt.
Wir waren erstaunt, als wir feststellten, dass niemand verletzt war.
We were amazed by his generosity.
SynonymeastonishedsurprisedastoundedflabbergastedimpressedmarvelledAntonymeunimpressedunmovedindifferentboredapatheticenttäuscht
upset because something you hoped for has not happened or been as good, successful, etc. as you expected
Critics were disappointed with his performance as King Henry.
Die Kritiker waren von seiner Darstellung als König Heinrich enttäuscht.
Synonymelet downdissatisfiedfrustrateddiscouragedcrestfallenAntonymepleasedsatisfieddelightedcontentgratified
