Lesson 145/202 · 18 words · 0 learned

B1 · Feelings & personality (3)

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upset(adjective)
/ˌʌpˈset/
unhappy or disappointed because of something unpleasant that has happened
There's no point in getting upset about it.
I understand how upset you must be feeling.
Synonymsdisturbedagitatedannoyedperturbeddistressed
Antonymscalmpeacefulcontenthappypleased
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sensible(adjective)
/ˈsensəbl/
able to make good judgements based on reason and experience rather than emotion; practical
It would be sensible to take an umbrella.
She's a sensible sort of person.
Synonymsreasonablelogicalrationalwisepracticalprudentjudicious
Antonymsfoolishunreasonableirrationalabsurdsillyimprudentnonsensical
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wonder(noun)
/ˈwʌndər/
a feeling of surprise and admiration that you have when you see or experience something beautiful, unusual or unexpected
The children watched the fireworks in wonder.
Synonymsmarvelmiracleaweamazementastonishmentprodigy
Antonymsexpectationordinarinesscommonplace
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relaxed(adjective)
/rɪˈlækst/
calm and not anxious or worried
He appeared relaxed and confident before the match.
I'm feeling more relaxed about the future now.
Synonymscalmat easelaid-backunhurriedpeacefultranquilrestful
Antonymstenseanxiousstressednervousagitatedworried
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respect(noun)
/rɪˈspekt/
a strong feeling of approval of somebody/something because of their good qualities or achievements
Children should show respect for their parents and teachers.
Synonymsadmirationesteemregardvenerationdeferencehonorappreciation
Antonymsdisrespectdisdaincontemptdisregardscorn
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proud(adjective)
/praʊd/
feeling pleased and satisfied about something that you own or have done, or are connected with
Her parents are very proud of her.
proud parents
Synonymspleasedhonoredgratifieddelightedcontentarrogantconceited
Antonymsashamedhumblemodestdisappointedunassuming
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mood(noun)
/muːd/
the way you are feeling at a particular time
Some addicts suffer violent mood swings if deprived of the drug.
She's in a good mood today (= happy and friendly).
Synonymsfeelingstate of mindtemperdispositionhumorspirit
Antonymsapathyimpassivity
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relaxing(adjective)
/rɪˈlæksɪŋ/
helping you to rest and become less anxious
a relaxing evening with friends
Tell me what really happened.
Synonymscalmingsoothingrestfulpeacefultranquil
Antonymsstressfultenseanxiousagitating
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shy(adjective)
/ʃaɪ/
nervous or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people
She's very shy with adults.
As a teenager I was painfully shy.
Synonymsbashfultimidretiringreserveddiffidentintroverted
Antonymsoutgoingconfidentboldassertiveextroverted
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lonely(adjective)
/ˈləʊnli/
unhappy because you have no friends or people to talk to
As I didn't speak the language I grew lonelier and lonelier.
She lives alone and often feels lonely.
Synonymsisolatedalonesolitarylonesomeforsakendesolate
Antonymssocialsurroundedaccompaniedtogetherpopularfriendly
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pleasure(noun)
/ˈpleʒər/
a state of feeling or being happy or satisfied
It gives me great pleasure to introduce our guest speaker.
She took pleasure in shocking her parents.
Synonymsenjoymentdelightjoygratificationsatisfaction
Antonymsdispleasurepainsorrowmiserysuffering
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silly(adjective)
/ˈsɪli/
showing a lack of thought, understanding, or judgement
My grandpa and I made a silly face to cheer mom up.
Synonymsfoolishridiculousabsurdnonsensicalfrivolouschildishgoofywacky
Antonymsserioussensiblereasonablewiseintelligentlogicalpractical
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passion(noun)
/ˈpæʃn/
a very strong feeling of love, hate, anger, enthusiasm, etc.
Politics and philosophy were his lifelong passions.
Synonymszealfervorardorenthusiasmdevotionintensityeagernessdesire
Antonymsapathyindifferencedisinterestlethargyunconcern
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reaction(noun)
/riˈækʃn/
what you do, say or think as a result of something that has happened
Does the counselor agree with Ha's reactions?
Synonymsresponsereplyanswercounteractionfeelingsentiment
Antonymsapathyindifferencepassivitynonreaction
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mad(adjective)
/mæd/
very angry
She was mad that he forgot her birthday.
Synonymsangryfuriousenragedupsetirate
Antonymshappycalmcontentpleased
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spirit(noun)
/ˈspɪrɪt/
the part of a person that includes their mind, feelings and character rather than their body
Her spirit was strong despite her illness.
Synonymssoulessencemoraleenergy
Antonymsbodyapathydespair
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talent(noun)
/ˈtælənt/
a natural ability to do something well
She has a natural talent for music.
Synonymsaptitudegiftskillabilityknack
Antonymsinabilityweaknessincapacitylack
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talented(adjective)
/ˈtæləntɪd/
having a natural ability to do something well
She is a talented musician.
Synonymsgiftedskilledaccomplishedexpertcapable
Antonymsuntalentedincompetentunskilledinept