Lesson 174/202 · 25 words · 0 learned

B2 · Feelings & personality (1)

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confidence(noun)
/ˈkɑːnfɪdəns/
the feeling that you are sure about your own abilities, opinions or qualities
Good applicants show confidence during an interview
He had too much confidence and thought that the job was his
Synonymsassuranceself-assuranceself-reliancebelieffaithtrustcertaintyconviction
Antonymsdoubtuncertaintyfearhesitationdistrustinsecurity
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comfort(noun)
/ˈkʌmfərt/
the state of being physically relaxed and free from pain; the state of having a pleasant life, with everything that you need
I like to dress for comfort if I'm spending the day shopping
Synonymseaserelaxationwell-beingcontentmentreliefpleasure
Antonymsdiscomfortpainhardshipdistressuneasemisery
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desire(noun)
/dɪˈzaɪər/
a strong wish to have or do something
She has a strong desire to travel around the world.
Synonymswantwishlong foryearn forcraveaspire
Antonymsdislikehateaversionapathyindifference
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anxious(adjective)
/ˈæŋkʃəs/
feeling worried or nervous
He seemed anxious about the meeting
Synonymsworriednervousapprehensiveconcerneduneasy
Antonymscalmrelaxedpeacefultranquilserene
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desperate(adjective)
/ˈdespərət/
feeling or showing that you have little hope and are ready to do anything without worrying about danger to yourself or others
I heard sounds of a desperate struggle in the next room.
The prisoners grew increasingly desperate.
Synonymshopelessanguishedfranticrecklesswildextremedireurgent
Antonymshopefulcalmcomposedcontentoptimistic
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dishonest(adjective)
/dɪsˈɑːnɪst/
not honest; intending to trick people
Beware of dishonest traders in the tourist areas.
I don't like him, and it would be dishonest of me to pretend otherwise.
Synonymsdeceitfuluntrustworthyfalsefraudulentcorruptdishonorableshadycrooked
Antonymshonesttrustworthytruthfulsincerehonorableupright
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emotional(adjective)
/ɪˈməʊʃənl/
connected with people’s feelings (= with the emotions)
a child's emotional and intellectual development
emotional stress
Synonymssensitiveaffectivepassionateheartfelttendersentimental
Antonymsunemotionalrationallogicalapatheticimpassivedetached
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ashamed(adjective)
/əˈʃeɪmd/
feeling shame or feeling embarrassed about somebody/something or because of something you have done
You act as if you're ashamed to be seen with me.
You should be ashamed of yourself for telling such lies.
Synonymsembarrassedmortifiedhumiliateddisgracedsheepishbashful
Antonymsproudhonoredconfidentbraveunashamed
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depressed(adjective)
/dɪˈprest/
very sad and without hope
She became deeply depressed when her husband died.
to go cycling
Synonymssadunhappymiserabledowncastgloomydespondentmelancholy
Antonymshappycheerfuljoyfulelatedcontent
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enthusiastic(adjective)
/ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
feeling or showing a lot of excitement and interest about somebody/something
The students were very enthusiastic about the school sports day.
Synonymseagerexcitedpassionatezealousferventardent
Antonymsapatheticindifferentuninterestedlethargicunenthusiastic
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forgive(verb)
/fərˈɡɪv/
to stop feeling angry with somebody who has done something to harm, annoy or upset you; to stop feeling angry with yourself
She could never forgive him for lying to her about the money.
Synonymspardonexcuseabsolveremitexonerate
Antonymsblamecondemnpunishrevengeresent
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humorous(adjective)
/ˈhjuːmərəs/
funny; showing a sense of humour
We had a humorous and entertaining talk.
He gave a humorous account of their trip to Spain.
Synonymsfunnycomicalamusingwittydrolljocularlaughablehilarious
Antonymsserioussolemngravesombertragicsad
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hesitate(verb)
/ˈhezɪteɪt/
to be slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain or nervous
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries.
‘I'm not sure,’ she hesitated.
Synonymswaverpausedelayvacillatefalterstumbledither
Antonymsproceedcontinuedareventureplunge
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evil(adjective)
/ˈiːvl/
enjoying harming others; morally bad and cruel
The story is about an evil witch who hates all children.
Synonymswickednesswrongdoingimmoralitybadnesssininiquitymalevolencedepravity
Antonymsgoodvirtuerighteousnessbenevolence
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concerned(adjective)
/kənˈsɜːrnd/
worried and feeling concern about something/somebody
Concerned parents held a meeting.
She was concerned that she might miss the turning and get lost.
Synonymsworriedanxiousapprehensivetroubledsolicitousattentiveinterested
Antonymsunconcernedindifferentapatheticcarelessnegligentuntroubled
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enthusiasm(noun)
/ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/
a strong feeling of excitement and interest in something and a desire to become involved in it
Many employees expressed enthusiasm about the current leaders.
I can't say I share your enthusiasm for the idea.
Synonymszealpassioneagernessexcitementfervorardoravidity
Antonymsapathyindifferencedisinterestlethargyunconcern
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courage(noun)
/ˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
the ability to do something dangerous, or to face pain or opposition, without showing fear
moral/physical courage
courage in the face of danger
Synonymsbraveryvalorfearlessnessdaringboldnesspluckgritfortitude
Antonymscowardicefeartimiditytrepidationdastardliness
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depressing(adjective)
/dɪˈpresɪŋ/
making you feel very sad and without enthusiasm
a depressing sight/thought/experience
Looking for a job these days can be very depressing.
Synonymssadgloomybleakdismalmelancholycheerlessoppressive
Antonymsupliftingcheerfulencouragingbrightjoyfulhappy
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anger(noun)
/ˈæŋɡər/
the strong feeling that you have when something has happened that you think is bad and unfair
Jan slammed her fist on the desk in anger.
He was filled with anger at the way he had been treated.
Synonymsragefurywrathindignationresentmentirritation
Antonymscalmpeacehappinesscontentmentjoycomposure
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delight(noun)
/dɪˈlaɪt/
a feeling of great pleasure
The children screamed with delight when the music started.
Synonymsjoypleasurehappinessgratificationcheersatisfaction
Antonymsdisgustdispleasuresadnesssorrowgriefmisery
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aggressive(adjective)
/əˈɡresɪv/
angry, and behaving in a threatening way; ready to attack
The dog became aggressive and started barking loudly at strangers.
Synonymsforcefulassertivepushycombativebelligerentviolent
Antonymspassivedocilegentlemeeksubmissivepeaceful
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delighted(adjective)
/dɪˈlaɪtɪd/
very pleased
She was delighted with her new bicycle.
Synonymspleasedthrilledjoyfulhappygratified
Antonymsdisappointedsadupsetunhappydepressed
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honour(noun)
/ˈɑːnər/
great respect for somebody
The ceremony was held in honour of the soldiers who died in the war.
Synonymsrespectintegritydignityreputation
Antonymsdishonorshamedisgrace
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conduct(noun)
/kənˈdʌkt/
a person's behaviour in a particular place or in a particular situation
The school expects good conduct from all students during the exam.
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concern(noun)
/kənˈsɜːrn/
a feeling of worry, especially one that is shared by many people
Whenever I have health concerns, I call my doctor