Lesson 175/202 · 24 words · 0 learned
B2 · Feelings & personality (2)
if a person or thing impresses you, you admire them or it
I was impressed with how quickly they delivered our lunch
If you want to impress the new staff member, order her a nice lunch
SynonymsaweinspireinfluencemovestrikeaffectastonishoveraweAntonymsboredisappointunderwhelmtiredissatisfyto 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.
‘I've had a wonderful life,’ she said, ‘I don't regret a thing.’
Synonymsapologizelamentdeploreruebe sorryAntonymsrejoicedelightbe gladwelcomeapprovenot objecting to doing something; having no reason for not doing something
Would you be willing to help me with my essay?
They keep a list of people (who are) willing to work nights.
SynonymseagerreadyinclinedhappycontentagreeableAntonymsunwillingreluctanthesitantdisinclinedopposedthe 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.
He could not live with the shame of other people knowing the truth.
SynonymsdisgracehumiliationdishonormortificationembarrassmentAntonymshonorpriderespectdignityannoyed 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.
Try not to be too impatient with her.
Synonymsrestlessanxiouseageragitatedfretfulitchyon edgeAntonymspatienttolerantcalmcomposedunhurriedrude 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.
The programme contains language which some viewers may find offensive.
SynonymsinsultingdisrespectfulrudehurtfulunpleasantobnoxiousrepulsivedistastefulAntonymsinoffensiveharmlesspleasantagreeablerespectfulpolitekindto 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.
A TV interviewer must be careful not to offend.
SynonymsinsultdispleaseaffrontupsetwoundoutrageirkAntonymspleasedelightflatterappeasesoothecomplimentpleased because you have achieved something or because something that you wanted to happen has happened
He's now satisfied with his position.
a satisfied smile
SynonymscontentpleasedfulfilledgratifiedcontentedhappyAntonymsdissatisfieddiscontentunhappydispleasedunfulfilleda 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.
Losing in the first round was a shock to the system(= it was more of a shock because it was not expected).
SynonymsjolttraumasurpriseimpactdisturbanceblowAntonymscalmpeaceexpectednormalcythe feeling of happiness that you have when something unpleasant stops or does not happen
We all breathed a sigh of relief when he left.
We all breathed a sigh of relief when he left.
SynonymscomforteasealleviationmitigationrespitereleaseAntonymsanxietydistressworryburdenaggravationthe belief that somebody/something is good, sincere, honest, etc. and will not try to harm or trick you
a breach of trust
He was appointed to a position of trust(= a job involving a lot of responsibility, because people trust him).
SynonymsconfidencefaithreliancebeliefassurancecertaintyAntonymsdistrustdoubtsuspicionskepticismdisbeliefaware of and able to understand other people and their feelings
She is very sensitive to other people's feelings.
a sensitive and caring man
Synonymssusceptibleresponsiveimpressionabledelicatevulnerabletouchythin-skinnedAntonymsinsensitivecallousunfeelingobliviousthick-skinnedhardenedthe 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.
May we offer our deepest sympathies on the death of your wife.
SynonymscompassionempathypityunderstandingtendernesskindnessconcerncondolenceAntonymsapathyindifferencecallousnessdisdainantipathyadmiring somebody/something because you think they are particularly good, interesting, etc.
We were all impressed by her enthusiasm.
I must admit I am impressed.
SynonymsaffectedmovedinfluencedstruckastonishedamazedawestruckAntonymsunmovedunaffectedunimpresseddisappointedunconcerned
