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B1 · Feelings & personality (1)
B1 · Sentimenti e personalità (1)
attirare, attrarre
if you are attracted by something, it interests you and makes you want it; if you are attracted by somebody, you like or admire them
The display attracted a number of people at the convention
L'esposizione ha attirato un buon numero di persone al convegno.
The new advertising attracts the wrong kind of customer into the store
SinonimidrawappealenticeluretemptcharmfascinatecaptivateContrarirepelrepulsedeterdiscouragedissuaderejectignoreatteggiamento
the way that you think and feel about somebody/something; the way that you behave towards somebody/something that shows how you think and feel
Each investor should assess his or her own attitude toward investment
Ogni investitore dovrebbe valutare il proprio atteggiamento verso l'investimento.
The new fund manager's attitude changed quickly after the first big downturn in the market
SinonimiopinionoutlookperspectiveviewpointdemeanorapproachstanceContrariindifferenceapathydisinterestammirare
to respect somebody for what they have done or to respect their qualities
I admire all the effort the museum put into organizing this wonderful exhibit
Ammiro tutto l'impegno che il museo ha messo nell'organizzare questa splendida mostra.
Raisa, admiring the famous smile, stood before the Mona Lisa for hours
Sinonimirespectesteemrevereappreciatevalueapprove ofthink highly ofContraridespisedislikedetestdisapprove ofscornhatesicuro di sé, fiducioso
feeling sure about your own ability to do things and be successful
They are more confident than I thought.
Sono più sicuri di sé di quanto pensassi.
The teacher wants the children to feel confident about asking questions when they don't understand.
Sinonimiassuredself-assuredself-confidentcertainpositiveboldfearlessContrariinsecuredoubtfulunsuretimidshyapprehensivedeterminato, deciso
having made a definite decision to do something and not letting anyone prevent you
I'm determined to get this degree this year.
Sono determinato a prendere questa laurea quest'anno.
The prisoners grew increasingly desperate.
SinonimiresolvedresolutefirmsteadfastpersistentdrivenmotivateddedicatedContrariwaveringindecisivehesitantirresolutedoubtfuluncommittedyieldingdistratto, negligente, imprudente
not giving enough attention and thought to what you are doing, so that you make mistakes
He is a careless taxi driver.
È un tassista imprudente.
It was careless of me to leave the door open.
SinoniminegligentinattentivethoughtlessrecklessheedlessContraricarefulattentivecautiousmindfulthoroughconfuso
unable to think clearly or to understand what is happening or what somebody is saying
He was depressed and in a confused state of mind.
Era depresso e in uno stato d'animo confuso.
People are confused about all the different labels on food these days.
SinonimiperplexedbewildereddisorientedmuddledpuzzledbaffledContrariclearunderstandingawarecertaininformedorganizedcrudele
having a desire to cause physical or mental pain and make somebody suffer
She was often cruel to her sister.
Era spesso crudele con sua sorella.
Her eyes were cruel and hard.
SinonimibrutalcallousruthlessheartlessinhumanevicioussadisticmercilessContrarikindcompassionatemercifulbenevolenthumanegentlefastidioso, irritante
making somebody feel slightly angry
This interruption is very annoying.
Questa interruzione è molto fastidiosa.
Her most annoying habit was eating with her mouth open.
SinonimiirritatingbothersomevexingaggravatingexasperatingtroublesomepeskyContraripleasingpleasantdelightfulagreeablesoothingcalmingallegro, di buon umore
happy, and showing it by the way that you behave
You're in a cheerful mood.
Sei di buon umore.
He felt bright and cheerful and full of energy.
SinonimihappyjoyfulmerryoptimisticupbeatbrightsunnygladContrarisaddepressedgloomymiserableunhappydowncastmelancholysorrowfulambizione, aspirazione
something that you want to do or achieve very much
His burning ambition was to study medicine.
La sua grande ambizione era studiare medicina.
It had been her lifelong ambition.
SinonimiaspirationdrivegoalaimdeterminationdesirepurposeContrariapathycontentmentsatisfactionindifferencelack of desirecoraggioso
willing to do things that are difficult, dangerous or painful; not afraid
I wasn't brave enough to tell her what I honestly thought.
Non sono stato abbastanza coraggioso da dirle cosa pensavo davvero.
I wasn't brave enough to tell her what I thought of her.
SinonimicourageousfearlessvaliantbolddaringintrepidContraricowardlyfearfultimidscaredafraidapprezzare, essere grato per
to be grateful for something that somebody has done for you
We would appreciate you letting us know of any problems.
Apprezzeremmo se ci faceste sapere di eventuali problemi.
Her family doesn't appreciate her.
Sinonimivalueprizecherishesteembe grateful foracknowledgerecognizeContraridepreciatebelittledisparagedevaluedisregardunderestimateinfastidire, irritare
to make somebody slightly angry
It annoys me when people forget to say thank you.
Mi dà fastidio quando la gente si dimentica di dire grazie.
His constant joking was beginning to annoy her.
SinonimiirritatebothervexaggravateexasperatepesternettleContraripleasedelightsoothecomfortappeaseseccato, infastidito
slightly angry
I was annoyed with myself for giving in so easily.
Ero seccato con me stesso per aver ceduto così facilmente.
I was annoyed that they hadn't turned up.
SinonimiirritatedbotheredvexedexasperatedaggravatedpeevedContraripleasedcontenthappydelighteduntroubledstupito, sbalordito
very surprised
We were amazed to find that no one was hurt.
Siamo rimasti stupiti nello scoprire che nessuno si era fatto male.
We were amazed by his generosity.
SinonimiastonishedsurprisedastoundedflabbergastedimpressedmarvelledContrariunimpressedunmovedindifferentboredapatheticdeluso
upset because something you hoped for has not happened or been as good, successful, etc. as you expected
Critics were disappointed with his performance as King Henry.
I critici sono rimasti delusi dalla sua interpretazione di re Enrico.
Sinonimilet downdissatisfiedfrustrateddiscouragedcrestfallenContraripleasedsatisfieddelightedcontentgratifiedcalmo, tranquillo
not excited, nervous or upset
She stayed calm even when everyone around her started to panic.
Rimase calma anche quando tutti intorno a lei cominciarono ad andare nel panico.
SinonimipeacefulserenetranquilplacidcomposedContrariagitatedturbulentstormyexcitedanxious
