Lesson 143/202 · 19 words · 0 learned

B1 · Feelings & personality (1)

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attract(verb)
/əˈtrækt/
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
The new advertising attracts the wrong kind of customer into the store
Synonymsdrawappealenticeluretemptcharmfascinatecaptivate
Antonymsrepelrepulsedeterdiscouragedissuaderejectignore
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attitude(noun)
/ˈætɪtuːd/
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
The new fund manager's attitude changed quickly after the first big downturn in the market
Synonymsopinionoutlookperspectiveviewpointdemeanorapproachstance
Antonymsindifferenceapathydisinterest
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admire(verb)
/ədˈmaɪər/
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
Raisa, admiring the famous smile, stood before the Mona Lisa for hours
Synonymsrespectesteemrevereappreciatevalueapprove ofthink highly of
Antonymsdespisedislikedetestdisapprove ofscornhate
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confident(adjective)
/ˈkɑːnfɪdənt/
feeling sure about your own ability to do things and be successful
They are more confident than I thought.
The teacher wants the children to feel confident about asking questions when they don't understand.
Synonymsassuredself-assuredself-confidentcertainpositiveboldfearless
Antonymsinsecuredoubtfulunsuretimidshyapprehensive
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determined(adjective)
/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/
having made a definite decision to do something and not letting anyone prevent you
I'm determined to get this degree this year.
The prisoners grew increasingly desperate.
Synonymsresolvedresolutefirmsteadfastpersistentdrivenmotivateddedicated
Antonymswaveringindecisivehesitantirresolutedoubtfuluncommittedyielding
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careless(adjective)
/ˈkerləs/
not giving enough attention and thought to what you are doing, so that you make mistakes
He is a careless taxi driver.
It was careless of me to leave the door open.
Synonymsnegligentinattentivethoughtlessrecklessheedless
Antonymscarefulattentivecautiousmindfulthorough
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confused(adjective)
/kənˈfjuːzd/
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.
People are confused about all the different labels on food these days.
Synonymsperplexedbewildereddisorientedmuddledpuzzledbaffled
Antonymsclearunderstandingawarecertaininformedorganized
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cruel(adjective)
/ˈkruːəl/
having a desire to cause physical or mental pain and make somebody suffer
She was often cruel to her sister.
Her eyes were cruel and hard.
Synonymsbrutalcallousruthlessheartlessinhumanevicioussadisticmerciless
Antonymskindcompassionatemercifulbenevolenthumanegentle
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annoying(adjective)
/əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
making somebody feel slightly angry
This interruption is very annoying.
Her most annoying habit was eating with her mouth open.
Synonymsirritatingbothersomevexingaggravatingexasperatingtroublesomepesky
Antonymspleasingpleasantdelightfulagreeablesoothingcalming
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cheerful(adjective)
/ˈtʃɪrfl/
happy, and showing it by the way that you behave
You're in a cheerful mood.
He felt bright and cheerful and full of energy.
Synonymshappyjoyfulmerryoptimisticupbeatbrightsunnyglad
Antonymssaddepressedgloomymiserableunhappydowncastmelancholysorrowful
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ambition(noun)
/æmˈbɪʃn/
something that you want to do or achieve very much
His burning ambition was to study medicine.
It had been her lifelong ambition.
Synonymsaspirationdrivegoalaimdeterminationdesirepurpose
Antonymsapathycontentmentsatisfactionindifferencelack of desire
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brave(adjective)
/breɪv/
willing to do things that are difficult, dangerous or painful; not afraid
I wasn't brave enough to tell her what I honestly thought.
I wasn't brave enough to tell her what I thought of her.
Synonymscourageousfearlessvaliantbolddaringintrepid
Antonymscowardlyfearfultimidscaredafraid
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appreciate(verb)
/əˈpriːʃieɪt/
to be grateful for something that somebody has done for you
We would appreciate you letting us know of any problems.
Her family doesn't appreciate her.
Synonymsvalueprizecherishesteembe grateful foracknowledgerecognize
Antonymsdepreciatebelittledisparagedevaluedisregardunderestimate
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annoy(verb)
/əˈnɔɪ/
to make somebody slightly angry
It annoys me when people forget to say thank you.
His constant joking was beginning to annoy her.
Synonymsirritatebothervexaggravateexasperatepesternettle
Antonymspleasedelightsoothecomfortappease
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annoyed(adjective)
/əˈnɔɪd/
slightly angry
I was annoyed with myself for giving in so easily.
I was annoyed that they hadn't turned up.
Synonymsirritatedbotheredvexedexasperatedaggravatedpeeved
Antonymspleasedcontenthappydelighteduntroubled
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amazed(adjective)
/əˈmeɪzd/
very surprised
We were amazed to find that no one was hurt.
We were amazed by his generosity.
Synonymsastonishedsurprisedastoundedflabbergastedimpressedmarvelled
Antonymsunimpressedunmovedindifferentboredapathetic
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disappointed(adjective)
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/
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.
Synonymslet downdissatisfiedfrustrateddiscouragedcrestfallen
Antonymspleasedsatisfieddelightedcontentgratified
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ambitious(adjective)
/æmˈbɪʃəs/
determined to be successful, rich, powerful, etc.
My brother is very ambitious.
Synonymsdrivenmotivatedaspiringenterprisingdeterminedpurposeful
Antonymslazyapatheticunmotivatedcontentunambitious
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calm(adjective)
/kɑːm/
not excited, nervous or upset
She stayed calm even when everyone around her started to panic.
Synonymspeacefulserenetranquilplacidcomposed
Antonymsagitatedturbulentstormyexcitedanxious