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B1 · Feelings & personality (2)
B1 · Gefühle & Persönlichkeit (2)
die Aufregung, die Begeisterung
the state of feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm
The dog leapt and wagged its tail in excitement.
Der Hund sprang herum und wedelte vor Aufregung mit dem Schwanz.
to feel a surge/thrill/shiver of excitement
SynonymeenthusiasmthrilleagernessanimationfervorAntonymeapathyboredomindifferencecalmnesscomposureermutigen, bestärken
to give somebody support, courage or hope
My mom always encourages me whenever I meet difficulties.
Meine Mutter ermutigt mich immer, wenn ich Schwierigkeiten habe.
My parents have always encouraged me in my choice of career.
SynonymemotivateinspiresupportcheerurgeheartenAntonymediscouragedeterdissuadehinderdepressbegeistert, eifrig
wanting to do something or wanting something to happen very much
He was very keen and enthusiastic about learning.
Er war sehr eifrig und begeistert beim Lernen.
John was very keen to help.
SynonymeeagerenthusiasticavidinterestedsharpintenseAntonymeapatheticindifferentuninteresteddullbluntpeinlich
making you feel shy, uncomfortable or ashamed
One of my most embarrassing experiences was to forget my daughter's name at her wedding.
Eines meiner peinlichsten Erlebnisse war, als ich auf der Hochzeit meiner Tochter ihren Namen vergaß.
It was so embarrassing having to sing in public.
SynonymeawkwardhumiliatingmortifyingshamefuldisconcertingAntonymedignifiedproudpleasantcomfortinghonorabledas Gefühl, die Emotion
a strong feeling such as love, fear or anger; the part of a person’s character that consists of feelings
Like a lot of men, he finds it hard to express his emotions.
Wie viele Männer fällt es ihm schwer, seine Gefühle auszudrücken.
She showed no emotion at the verdict.
SynonymefeelingsentimentaffectpassionmoodresponseAntonymeapathyindifferencestoicismunemotionalityschuldbewusst, schuldig
feeling ashamed because you have done something that you know is wrong or have not done something that you should have done
I had a guilty conscience and could not sleep.
Ich hatte ein schlechtes Gewissen und konnte nicht schlafen.
John had a guilty look on his face.
Synonymeculpableblameworthyresponsibleat faultcondemnableremorsefulashamedAntonymeinnocentblamelessnot guiltyrighteousunblemisheddankbar
feeling or showing thanks because somebody has done something kind for you or has done as you asked
Grateful thanks are due to the following people for their help…
Dankbarer Dank gebührt den folgenden Personen für ihre Hilfe…
I am extremely grateful to all the teachers for their help.
SynonymethankfulappreciativeobligedindebtedpleasedAntonymeungratefulunappreciativethanklessdiscontentedenttäuschend
not as good, successful, etc. as you had hoped; making you feel disappointed
The team has had a disappointing start to the season.
Die Mannschaft hat einen enttäuschenden Saisonstart hingelegt.
The outcome of the court case was disappointing for the family involved.
SynonymeunsatisfactoryunderwhelmingfrustratingdiscouraginginadequatepoorlamentabledepressingAntonymesatisfyingpleasinggratifyingencouragingdelightfulwonderfulpromisinggroßzügig, freigebig
giving or willing to give freely; given freely
It’s very generous of him to pay all the bill.
Es ist sehr großzügig von ihm, die ganze Rechnung zu bezahlen.
The car has a generous amount of space.
SynonymecharitablebenevolentkindmagnanimousliberalgivingunselfishAntonymestingymeanselfishungenerousmiserlytightfistedehrlich
always telling the truth, and never stealing or cheating
an honest man/woman
ein ehrlicher Mann/eine ehrliche Frau
Buses run frequently between the city and the airport.
SynonymetruthfulsinceretrustworthyuprightvirtuoushonorablereputablefairAntonymedishonestdeceitfuluntruthfulinsincerecorruptimmoralfraudulentverlegen, peinlich berührt
shy, uncomfortable or ashamed, especially in a social situation
I've never felt so embarrassed in my life!
So peinlich war es mir noch nie in meinem Leben!
Some women are too embarrassed to consult their doctor about the problem.
SynonymeashamedmortifiedhumiliateddisconcertedchagrinedAntonymeproudconfidentunembarrassedcomposednicht mögen, ablehnen
to not like somebody/something
Much as she disliked going to funerals (= although she did not like it at all), she knew she had to be there.
So sehr sie es auch nicht mochte, zu Beerdigungen zu gehen, sie wusste, dass sie dort sein musste.
He disliked her staying away from home.
SynonymehatedetestabhorloatheaversiondispleasureAntonymelikeloveenjoyaffectionfondnessbeängstigend, erschreckend
making you feel afraid
a frightening experience/prospect/thought
eine beängstigende Erfahrung/Aussicht/Vorstellung
It's frightening to think it could happen again.
SynonymealarmingterrifyingscarydauntingintimidatinghorrifyingAntonymereassuringcomfortingcalmingsoothingpleasantdas Entsetzen, der Schrecken
a feeling of great shock or fear
The thought of being left alone filled her with horror.
Der Gedanke, allein gelassen zu werden, erfüllte sie mit Entsetzen.
Her eyes were wide with horror.
SynonymeterrordreadfearalarmfrightpanicaweAntonymedelightjoypleasurehappinesscomfort
