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A2 · Feelings & personality (1)
A2 · Sentimenti e personalità (1)
comportamento, condotta
the way that somebody behaves, especially towards other people
Suspicious behavior in a department store will draw the attention of the security guards
Un comportamento sospetto in un grande magazzino attirerà l'attenzione delle guardie di sicurezza.
Annu is conducting a survey on whether consumer behavior differs between men and women
SinonimiconductdemeanormanneractionsactivityperformancedeportmentContrariinactivitystillnesscessationidlenessrestraintcreativo
involving the use of skill and the imagination to produce something new or a work of art
The writer's creative representation of the Seven Deadly Sins was astounding
La rappresentazione creativa dei sette peccati capitali da parte dello scrittore era sbalorditiva.
There are a number of creative people writing for the theater these days
SinonimiimaginativeinnovativeoriginalingeniousinventiveContrariunimaginativeuninspiredordinaryconventionaluncreativeabitudine
a thing that you do often and almost without thinking, especially something that is hard to stop doing
The patient had a habit of grinding his teeth during his sleep
Il paziente aveva l'abitudine di digrignare i denti durante il sonno.
The toddler's father stressed the importance of toothbrushing in hopes of establishing a good habit
SinonimicustompracticeroutinetendencypatternContrariunusualnessinfrequencydisinclinationaberrationpaura, timore
the bad feeling that you have when you are in danger or when a particular thing frightens you
She has a terrible fear of spiders and snakes.
Ha una paura terribile dei ragni e dei serpenti.
SinonimidreadapprehensionanxietyterroralarmpanicContraricouragebraveryconfidenceassurancecalmnessintelligente
good at learning, understanding and thinking in a logical way about things; showing this ability
to ask an intelligent question
fare una domanda intelligente
a highly intelligent child
SinonimismartbrightcleverastuteknowledgeablewisebrilliantContraristupidunintelligentdumbfoolishnaivesimplefortunato
having good luck; happening because of good luck
You were lucky (that) you spotted the danger in time.
Sei stato fortunato ad accorgerti del pericolo in tempo.
You can think yourself lucky you didn't get mugged.
SinonimifortunateblessedcharmedfavoredsuccessfulContrariunluckyunfortunateill-fatedcursedattento, prudente
giving attention or thought to what you are doing so that you avoid hurting yourself, damaging something or doing something wrong
He is a careful driver.
È un guidatore prudente.
I'm very careful about washing my hands before eating (= I make sure I do it).
SinonimicautiousprudentattentivemeticulousthoroughwatchfulvigilantContraricarelessrecklessnegligentheedlessrashimprudentfortuna
good things that happen to you by chance, not because of your own efforts or abilities
We wish her luck in her new career.
Le auguriamo fortuna nella sua nuova carriera.
With a bit of luck, we'll finish on time.
Sinonimifortunechancesuccessgood fortuneprosperousnessprovidenceserendipityContrarimisfortunebad luckfailureadversitytragedynervoso, agitato
anxious about something or afraid of something
He is nervous when he makes a speech in front of crowds.
È nervoso quando fa un discorso davanti alla folla.
He had been nervous about inviting us.
Sinonimianxiousapprehensiverestlessjitteryuneasyfidgetyon edgetenseContraricalmrelaxedcomposedpeacefultranquilmodo di fare, maniera, comportamento
the way that somebody behaves towards other people
He has a friendly manner.
Ha un modo di fare amichevole.
She answered in a businesslike manner.
SinonimibehaviorwaydemeanorconductstyleapproachhabitcustomContrariimproprietyrudenessdiscourtesyawkwardnessunconventionalitypigro
unwilling to work or be active; doing as little as possible
He's too lazy to make his bed in the morning.
È troppo pigro per rifarsi il letto la mattina.
I was feeling too lazy to go out.
SinonimiidleslothfulinactiveindolentlethargicslackshiftlessContrariindustriousdiligenthardworkingactiveenergeticassiduousenterprising
