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B1 · Feelings & personality (3)

B1 · Sentimenti e personalità (3)

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    upset(adjective)

    /ˌʌpˈset/

    turbato, dispiaciuto, arrabbiato

    unhappy or disappointed because of something unpleasant that has happened

    There's no point in getting upset about it.

    Non ha senso arrabbiarsi per questo.

    I understand how upset you must be feeling.

    Sinonimidisturbedagitatedannoyedperturbeddistressed
    Contraricalmpeacefulcontenthappypleased
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    sensible(adjective)

    /ˈsensəbl/

    sensato, assennato, ragionevole

    able to make good judgements based on reason and experience rather than emotion; practical

    It would be sensible to take an umbrella.

    Sarebbe sensato portare un ombrello.

    She's a sensible sort of person.

    Sinonimireasonablelogicalrationalwisepracticalprudentjudicious
    Contrarifoolishunreasonableirrationalabsurdsillyimprudentnonsensical
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    wonder(noun)

    /ˈwʌndər/

    meraviglia, stupore

    a feeling of surprise and admiration that you have when you see or experience something beautiful, unusual or unexpected

    The children watched the fireworks in wonder.

    I bambini guardavano i fuochi d'artificio con meraviglia.

    Sinonimimarvelmiracleaweamazementastonishmentprodigy
    Contrariexpectationordinarinesscommonplace
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    relaxed(adjective)

    /rɪˈlækst/

    rilassato, tranquillo

    calm and not anxious or worried

    He appeared relaxed and confident before the match.

    Sembrava rilassato e sicuro di sé prima della partita.

    I'm feeling more relaxed about the future now.

    Sinonimicalmat easelaid-backunhurriedpeacefultranquilrestful
    Contraritenseanxiousstressednervousagitatedworried
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    respect(noun)

    /rɪˈspekt/

    rispetto, stima

    a strong feeling of approval of somebody/something because of their good qualities or achievements

    Children should show respect for their parents and teachers.

    I bambini dovrebbero mostrare rispetto per i genitori e gli insegnanti.

    Sinonimiadmirationesteemregardvenerationdeferencehonorappreciation
    Contraridisrespectdisdaincontemptdisregardscorn
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    proud(adjective)

    /praʊd/

    orgoglioso, fiero

    feeling pleased and satisfied about something that you own or have done, or are connected with

    Her parents are very proud of her.

    I suoi genitori sono molto orgogliosi di lei.

    proud parents

    Sinonimipleasedhonoredgratifieddelightedcontentarrogantconceited
    Contrariashamedhumblemodestdisappointedunassuming
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    mood(noun)

    /muːd/

    umore, stato d'animo

    the way you are feeling at a particular time

    Some addicts suffer violent mood swings if deprived of the drug.

    Alcuni tossicodipendenti hanno violenti sbalzi d'umore se privati della droga.

    She's in a good mood today (= happy and friendly).

    Sinonimifeelingstate of mindtemperdispositionhumorspirit
    Contrariapathyimpassivity
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    relaxing(adjective)

    /rɪˈlæksɪŋ/

    rilassante

    helping you to rest and become less anxious

    a relaxing evening with friends

    una serata rilassante con gli amici

    Tell me what really happened.

    Sinonimicalmingsoothingrestfulpeacefultranquil
    Contraristressfultenseanxiousagitating
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    shy(adjective)

    /ʃaɪ/

    timido

    nervous or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people

    She's very shy with adults.

    È molto timida con gli adulti.

    As a teenager I was painfully shy.

    Sinonimibashfultimidretiringreserveddiffidentintroverted
    Contrarioutgoingconfidentboldassertiveextroverted
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    lonely(adjective)

    /ˈləʊnli/

    solo, solitario

    unhappy because you have no friends or people to talk to

    As I didn't speak the language I grew lonelier and lonelier.

    Dato che non parlavo la lingua, mi sentivo sempre più solo.

    She lives alone and often feels lonely.

    Sinonimiisolatedalonesolitarylonesomeforsakendesolate
    Contrarisocialsurroundedaccompaniedtogetherpopularfriendly
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    pleasure(noun)

    /ˈpleʒər/

    piacere

    a state of feeling or being happy or satisfied

    It gives me great pleasure to introduce our guest speaker.

    È per me un grande piacere presentare il nostro relatore ospite.

    She took pleasure in shocking her parents.

    Sinonimienjoymentdelightjoygratificationsatisfaction
    Contraridispleasurepainsorrowmiserysuffering
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    silly(adjective)

    /ˈsɪli/

    sciocco, buffo

    showing a lack of thought, understanding, or judgement

    My grandpa and I made a silly face to cheer mom up.

    Io e il nonno abbiamo fatto una faccia buffa per tirare su il morale alla mamma.

    Sinonimifoolishridiculousabsurdnonsensicalfrivolouschildishgoofywacky
    Contrariserioussensiblereasonablewiseintelligentlogicalpractical
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    passion(noun)

    /ˈpæʃn/

    passione

    a very strong feeling of love, hate, anger, enthusiasm, etc.

    Politics and philosophy were his lifelong passions.

    La politica e la filosofia sono state le passioni di tutta la sua vita.

    Sinonimizealfervorardorenthusiasmdevotionintensityeagernessdesire
    Contrariapathyindifferencedisinterestlethargyunconcern
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    reaction(noun)

    /riˈækʃn/

    reazione

    what you do, say or think as a result of something that has happened

    Does the counselor agree with Ha's reactions?

    Il consulente è d'accordo con le reazioni di Ha?

    Sinonimiresponsereplyanswercounteractionfeelingsentiment
    Contrariapathyindifferencepassivitynonreaction
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    mad(adjective)

    /mæd/

    arrabbiato, furioso

    very angry

    She was mad that he forgot her birthday.

    Era arrabbiata perché lui si era dimenticato del suo compleanno.

    Sinonimiangryfuriousenragedupsetirate
    Contrarihappycalmcontentpleased
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    spirit(noun)

    /ˈspɪrɪt/

    spirito, animo

    the part of a person that includes their mind, feelings and character rather than their body

    Her spirit was strong despite her illness.

    Il suo spirito era forte nonostante la malattia.

    Sinonimisoulessencemoraleenergy
    Contraribodyapathydespair
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    talent(noun)

    /ˈtælənt/

    talento, dote

    a natural ability to do something well

    She has a natural talent for music.

    Ha un talento naturale per la musica.

    Sinonimiaptitudegiftskillabilityknack
    Contrariinabilityweaknessincapacitylack
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    talented(adjective)

    /ˈtæləntɪd/

    talentuoso, di talento

    having a natural ability to do something well

    She is a talented musician.

    È una musicista di talento.

    Sinonimigiftedskilledaccomplishedexpertcapable
    Contrariuntalentedincompetentunskilledinept