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B1 · Feelings & personality (2)

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excitement(noun)
/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the state of feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm
The dog leapt and wagged its tail in excitement.
to feel a surge/thrill/shiver of excitement
Synonymsenthusiasmthrilleagernessanimationfervor
Antonymsapathyboredomindifferencecalmnesscomposure
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encourage(verb)
/ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
to give somebody support, courage or hope
My mom always encourages me whenever I meet difficulties.
My parents have always encouraged me in my choice of career.
Synonymsmotivateinspiresupportcheerurgehearten
Antonymsdiscouragedeterdissuadehinderdepress
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gentle(adjective)
/ˈdʒentl/
calm and kind; doing things in a quiet and careful way
He's very gentle with his kids.
He looks scary but he's really a gentle giant.
Synonymskindtendermildsoftdocileamiable
Antonymsharshroughviolentseverecruel
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keen(adjective)
/kiːn/
wanting to do something or wanting something to happen very much
He was very keen and enthusiastic about learning.
John was very keen to help.
Synonymseagerenthusiasticavidinterestedsharpintense
Antonymsapatheticindifferentuninteresteddullblunt
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embarrassing(adjective)
/ɪmˈbærəsɪŋ/
making you feel shy, uncomfortable or ashamed
One of my most embarrassing experiences was to forget my daughter's name at her wedding.
It was so embarrassing having to sing in public.
Synonymsawkwardhumiliatingmortifyingshamefuldisconcerting
Antonymsdignifiedproudpleasantcomfortinghonorable
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emotion(noun)
/ɪˈməʊʃn/
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.
She showed no emotion at the verdict.
Synonymsfeelingsentimentaffectpassionmoodresponse
Antonymsapathyindifferencestoicismunemotionality
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glad(adjective)
/ɡlæd/
pleased; happy
She was glad when the meeting was over.
He was glad he'd come.
Synonymshappypleaseddelightedcheerfuljoyfulcontentelated
Antonymssadunhappydispleasedsorrowfulmiserable
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guilty(adjective)
/ˈɡɪlti/
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.
John had a guilty look on his face.
Synonymsculpableblameworthyresponsibleat faultcondemnableremorsefulashamed
Antonymsinnocentblamelessnot guiltyrighteousunblemished
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frightened(adjective)
/ˈfraɪtnd/
afraid; feeling fear
a frightened child
I'm frightened for him (= that he will be hurt, etc.).
Synonymsscaredafraidterrifiedalarmedapprehensive
Antonymsfearlessbravecourageouscalmunafraid
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grateful(adjective)
/ˈɡreɪtfl/
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…
I am extremely grateful to all the teachers for their help.
Synonymsthankfulappreciativeobligedindebtedpleased
Antonymsungratefulunappreciativethanklessdiscontented
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disappointing(adjective)
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
not as good, successful, etc. as you had hoped; making you feel disappointed
The team has had a disappointing start to the season.
The outcome of the court case was disappointing for the family involved.
Synonymsunsatisfactoryunderwhelmingfrustratingdiscouraginginadequatepoorlamentabledepressing
Antonymssatisfyingpleasinggratifyingencouragingdelightfulwonderfulpromising
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generous(adjective)
/ˈdʒenərəs/
giving or willing to give freely; given freely
It’s very generous of him to pay all the bill.
The car has a generous amount of space.
Synonymscharitablebenevolentkindmagnanimousliberalgivingunselfish
Antonymsstingymeanselfishungenerousmiserlytightfisted
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honest(adjective)
/ˈɑːnɪst/
always telling the truth, and never stealing or cheating
an honest man/woman
Buses run frequently between the city and the airport.
Synonymstruthfulsinceretrustworthyuprightvirtuoushonorablereputablefair
Antonymsdishonestdeceitfuluntruthfulinsincerecorruptimmoralfraudulent
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embarrassed(adjective)
/ɪmˈbærəst/
shy, uncomfortable or ashamed, especially in a social situation
I've never felt so embarrassed in my life!
Some women are too embarrassed to consult their doctor about the problem.
Synonymsashamedmortifiedhumiliateddisconcertedchagrined
Antonymsproudconfidentunembarrassedcomposed
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frighten(verb)
/ˈfraɪtn/
to make somebody suddenly feel afraid
Sorry, I didn't mean to frighten you.
She's not easily frightened.
Synonymsscareintimidateterrifystartlealarmdaunt
Antonymscalmsoothecomfortreassure
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dislike(verb)
/dɪsˈlaɪk/
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.
He disliked her staying away from home.
Synonymshatedetestabhorloatheaversiondispleasure
Antonymslikeloveenjoyaffectionfondness
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frightening(adjective)
/ˈfraɪtnɪŋ/
making you feel afraid
a frightening experience/prospect/thought
It's frightening to think it could happen again.
Synonymsalarmingterrifyingscarydauntingintimidatinghorrifying
Antonymsreassuringcomfortingcalmingsoothingpleasant
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horror(noun)
/ˈhɔːrər/
a feeling of great shock or fear
The thought of being left alone filled her with horror.
Her eyes were wide with horror.
Synonymsterrordreadfearalarmfrightpanicawe
Antonymsdelightjoypleasurehappinesscomfort
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happiness(noun)
/ˈhæpinəs/
the state of feeling or showing pleasure
Happiness is a state of well-being.
Synonymsjoycontentmentblissdelight
Antonymssadnessmiserysorrowunhappiness