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B1 · Feelings & personality (2)
B1 · Sentimenti e personalità (2)
eccitazione, entusiasmo
the state of feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm
The dog leapt and wagged its tail in excitement.
Il cane saltava e scodinzolava per l'eccitazione.
to feel a surge/thrill/shiver of excitement
SinonimienthusiasmthrilleagernessanimationfervorContrariapathyboredomindifferencecalmnesscomposureincoraggiare
to give somebody support, courage or hope
My mom always encourages me whenever I meet difficulties.
Mia madre mi incoraggia sempre quando incontro delle difficoltà.
My parents have always encouraged me in my choice of career.
SinonimimotivateinspiresupportcheerurgeheartenContraridiscouragedeterdissuadehinderdepressappassionato, entusiasta
wanting to do something or wanting something to happen very much
He was very keen and enthusiastic about learning.
Era molto appassionato ed entusiasta di imparare.
John was very keen to help.
SinonimieagerenthusiasticavidinterestedsharpintenseContrariapatheticindifferentuninteresteddullbluntimbarazzante
making you feel shy, uncomfortable or ashamed
One of my most embarrassing experiences was to forget my daughter's name at her wedding.
Una delle mie esperienze più imbarazzanti è stata dimenticare il nome di mia figlia al suo matrimonio.
It was so embarrassing having to sing in public.
SinonimiawkwardhumiliatingmortifyingshamefuldisconcertingContraridignifiedproudpleasantcomfortinghonorableemozione, sentimento
a strong feeling such as love, fear or anger; the part of a person’s character that consists of feelings
Like a lot of men, he finds it hard to express his emotions.
Come molti uomini, trova difficile esprimere le proprie emozioni.
She showed no emotion at the verdict.
SinonimifeelingsentimentaffectpassionmoodresponseContrariapathyindifferencestoicismunemotionalitycolpevole, in colpa
feeling ashamed because you have done something that you know is wrong or have not done something that you should have done
I had a guilty conscience and could not sleep.
Avevo la coscienza sporca e non riuscivo a dormire.
John had a guilty look on his face.
Sinonimiculpableblameworthyresponsibleat faultcondemnableremorsefulashamedContrariinnocentblamelessnot guiltyrighteousunblemishedgrato, riconoscente
feeling or showing thanks because somebody has done something kind for you or has done as you asked
Grateful thanks are due to the following people for their help…
Un grato ringraziamento va alle seguenti persone per il loro aiuto…
I am extremely grateful to all the teachers for their help.
SinonimithankfulappreciativeobligedindebtedpleasedContrariungratefulunappreciativethanklessdiscontenteddeludente
not as good, successful, etc. as you had hoped; making you feel disappointed
The team has had a disappointing start to the season.
La squadra ha avuto un inizio di stagione deludente.
The outcome of the court case was disappointing for the family involved.
SinonimiunsatisfactoryunderwhelmingfrustratingdiscouraginginadequatepoorlamentabledepressingContrarisatisfyingpleasinggratifyingencouragingdelightfulwonderfulpromisinggeneroso
giving or willing to give freely; given freely
It’s very generous of him to pay all the bill.
È molto generoso da parte sua pagare tutto il conto.
The car has a generous amount of space.
SinonimicharitablebenevolentkindmagnanimousliberalgivingunselfishContraristingymeanselfishungenerousmiserlytightfistedonesto
always telling the truth, and never stealing or cheating
an honest man/woman
un uomo onesto/una donna onesta
Buses run frequently between the city and the airport.
SinonimitruthfulsinceretrustworthyuprightvirtuoushonorablereputablefairContraridishonestdeceitfuluntruthfulinsincerecorruptimmoralfraudulentimbarazzato
shy, uncomfortable or ashamed, especially in a social situation
I've never felt so embarrassed in my life!
Non mi sono mai sentito così imbarazzato in vita mia!
Some women are too embarrassed to consult their doctor about the problem.
SinonimiashamedmortifiedhumiliateddisconcertedchagrinedContrariproudconfidentunembarrassedcomposednon piacere, detestare
to not like somebody/something
Much as she disliked going to funerals (= although she did not like it at all), she knew she had to be there.
Per quanto detestasse andare ai funerali (= non le piaceva affatto), sapeva di dover essere presente.
He disliked her staying away from home.
SinonimihatedetestabhorloatheaversiondispleasureContrarilikeloveenjoyaffectionfondnessspaventoso, terrificante
making you feel afraid
a frightening experience/prospect/thought
un'esperienza/prospettiva/un pensiero spaventoso
It's frightening to think it could happen again.
SinonimialarmingterrifyingscarydauntingintimidatinghorrifyingContrarireassuringcomfortingcalmingsoothingpleasant
