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B2 · Feelings & personality (2)
B2 · Gefühle & Persönlichkeit (2)
die Beliebtheit, die Popularität
the state of being liked, enjoyed or supported by a large number of people
The popularity of this brand of computers among college students keeps growing.
Die Beliebtheit dieser Computermarke bei Studenten wächst stetig weiter.
SynonymeFamePrevalenceAcceptanceReputeCurrencyRecognitionAntonymeUnpopularityObscurityAnonymityNeglectDisfavorbeeindrucken
if a person or thing impresses you, you admire them or it
I was impressed with how quickly they delivered our lunch
Ich war beeindruckt, wie schnell sie unser Mittagessen lieferten.
If you want to impress the new staff member, order her a nice lunch
SynonymeaweinspireinfluencemovestrikeaffectastonishoveraweAntonymeboredisappointunderwhelmtiredissatisfylebhaft, lebendig
full of life and energy; active and enthusiastic
He showed a lively interest in politics.
Er zeigte ein lebhaftes Interesse an Politik.
an intelligent and lively young woman
SynonymeanimatedspiritedenergeticvibrantvivaciousactiveAntonymedulllifelesslethargicapatheticlistlessbedauern
to feel sorry about something you have done or about something that you have not been able to do
I regret to inform you that your application has been rejected.
Ich bedauere, Ihnen mitteilen zu müssen, dass Ihre Bewerbung abgelehnt wurde.
‘I've had a wonderful life,’ she said, ‘I don't regret a thing.’
Synonymeapologizelamentdeploreruebe sorryAntonymerejoicedelightbe gladwelcomeapproveweise, klug
able to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of the experience and knowledge that you have
I'm older and wiser after ten years in the business.
Nach zehn Jahren in der Branche bin ich älter und klüger.
a wise old man
SynonymeintelligentsagaciousprudentsensiblecleverastuteshrewdAntonymefoolishunwisesillystupidignorantbereit, bereitwillig
not objecting to doing something; having no reason for not doing something
Would you be willing to help me with my essay?
Wärst du bereit, mir bei meinem Aufsatz zu helfen?
They keep a list of people (who are) willing to work nights.
SynonymeeagerreadyinclinedhappycontentagreeableAntonymeunwillingreluctanthesitantdisinclinedopposeddie Scham, die Schande
the feelings of sadness, embarrassment and guilt that you have when you know that something you have done is wrong or stupid
To my shame I refused to listen to her side of the story.
Zu meiner Schande weigerte ich mich, ihre Sicht der Geschichte anzuhören.
He could not live with the shame of other people knowing the truth.
SynonymedisgracehumiliationdishonormortificationembarrassmentAntonymehonorpriderespectdignityungeduldig
annoyed by somebody/something, especially because you have to wait for a long time
I'd been waiting for twenty minutes and I was getting impatient.
Ich hatte zwanzig Minuten gewartet und wurde allmählich ungeduldig.
Try not to be too impatient with her.
Synonymerestlessanxiouseageragitatedfretfulitchyon edgeAntonymepatienttolerantcalmcomposedunhurriedbeleidigend, anstößig
rude in a way that causes somebody to feel upset or annoyed because it shows a lack of respect
His comments were deeply offensive to a large number of single mothers.
Seine Bemerkungen waren für viele alleinerziehende Mütter zutiefst beleidigend.
The programme contains language which some viewers may find offensive.
SynonymeinsultingdisrespectfulrudehurtfulunpleasantobnoxiousrepulsivedistastefulAntonymeinoffensiveharmlesspleasantagreeablerespectfulpolitekindbeleidigen, kränken
to make somebody feel upset because of something you say or do that is rude or embarrassing
She managed to offend her boyfriend's parents as soon as she opened her mouth.
Es gelang ihr, die Eltern ihres Freundes zu beleidigen, kaum dass sie den Mund aufgemacht hatte.
A TV interviewer must be careful not to offend.
SynonymeinsultdispleaseaffrontupsetwoundoutrageirkAntonymepleasedelightflatterappeasesoothecomplimentzufrieden
pleased because you have achieved something or because something that you wanted to happen has happened
He's now satisfied with his position.
Er ist jetzt mit seiner Stellung zufrieden.
a satisfied smile
SynonymecontentpleasedfulfilledgratifiedcontentedhappyAntonymedissatisfieddiscontentunhappydispleasedunfulfilledder Schock
a strong feeling of surprise as a result of something happening, especially something unpleasant; the event that causes this feeling
She still hasn't gotten over the shock of losing her dad.
Sie hat den Schock über den Verlust ihres Vaters noch immer nicht überwunden.
Losing in the first round was a shock to the system(= it was more of a shock because it was not expected).
SynonymejolttraumasurpriseimpactdisturbanceblowAntonymecalmpeaceexpectednormalcyder Humor
the quality in something that makes it funny; the ability to laugh at things that are funny
She has her very own brand of humour.
Sie hat ihre ganz eigene Art von Humor.
She ignored his feeble attempt at humour.
SynonymewitcomedyfunninessmirthjocularityamusementAntonymeseriousnesssolemnitygravitytragedymelancholydie Erleichterung
the feeling of happiness that you have when something unpleasant stops or does not happen
We all breathed a sigh of relief when he left.
Wir atmeten alle erleichtert auf, als er ging.
We all breathed a sigh of relief when he left.
SynonymecomforteasealleviationmitigationrespitereleaseAntonymeanxietydistressworryburdenaggravationdas Vertrauen
the belief that somebody/something is good, sincere, honest, etc. and will not try to harm or trick you
a breach of trust
ein Vertrauensbruch
He was appointed to a position of trust(= a job involving a lot of responsibility, because people trust him).
SynonymeconfidencefaithreliancebeliefassurancecertaintyAntonymedistrustdoubtsuspicionskepticismdisbeliefeinfühlsam, sensibel
aware of and able to understand other people and their feelings
She is very sensitive to other people's feelings.
Sie geht sehr einfühlsam auf die Gefühle anderer ein.
a sensitive and caring man
Synonymesusceptibleresponsiveimpressionabledelicatevulnerabletouchythin-skinnedAntonymeinsensitivecallousunfeelingobliviousthick-skinnedhardeneddas Mitgefühl, das Beileid
the feeling of being sorry for somebody; showing that you understand and care about somebody’s problems
The president has sent a message of sympathy to the relatives of the dead soldiers.
Der Präsident hat den Angehörigen der gefallenen Soldaten eine Beileidsbotschaft geschickt.
May we offer our deepest sympathies on the death of your wife.
SynonymecompassionempathypityunderstandingtendernesskindnessconcerncondolenceAntonymeapathyindifferencecallousnessdisdainantipathyzufriedenstellen, befriedigen
to make somebody pleased by doing or giving them what they want
Nothing satisfies him—he's always complaining.
Nichts stellt ihn zufrieden – er beschwert sich ständig.
The proposed plan will not satisfy everyone.
SynonymefulfillgratifycontentpleaseappeaseAntonymedisappointdissatisfyfrustratefailannoybeeindruckt
admiring somebody/something because you think they are particularly good, interesting, etc.
We were all impressed by her enthusiasm.
Wir waren alle von ihrer Begeisterung beeindruckt.
I must admit I am impressed.
SynonymeaffectedmovedinfluencedstruckastonishedamazedawestruckAntonymeunmovedunaffectedunimpresseddisappointedunconcernedinspirieren, anspornen, begeistern
to give somebody the desire, confidence or enthusiasm to do something well
Her courage inspired her classmates to work harder.
Ihr Mut spornte ihre Mitschüler an, härter zu arbeiten.
SynonymemotivateencouragestimulateinfluenceaffectgalvanizeexciteAntonymediscouragedeterdissuadedejectdepress
