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B2 · Feelings & personality (1)
B2 · Sentimenti e personalità (1)
sicurezza, fiducia in sé
the feeling that you are sure about your own abilities, opinions or qualities
Good applicants show confidence during an interview
I buoni candidati mostrano sicurezza durante un colloquio.
He had too much confidence and thought that the job was his
Sinonimiassuranceself-assuranceself-reliancebelieffaithtrustcertaintyconvictionContraridoubtuncertaintyfearhesitationdistrustinsecuritycomodità, comfort, benessere
the state of being physically relaxed and free from pain; the state of having a pleasant life, with everything that you need
I like to dress for comfort if I'm spending the day shopping
Mi piace vestirmi all'insegna della comodità se passo la giornata a fare shopping.
Sinonimieaserelaxationwell-beingcontentmentreliefpleasureContraridiscomfortpainhardshipdistressuneasemiserydisperato
feeling or showing that you have little hope and are ready to do anything without worrying about danger to yourself or others
I heard sounds of a desperate struggle in the next room.
Ho sentito i rumori di una lotta disperata nella stanza accanto.
The prisoners grew increasingly desperate.
SinonimihopelessanguishedfranticrecklesswildextremedireurgentContrarihopefulcalmcomposedcontentoptimisticdisonesto
not honest; intending to trick people
Beware of dishonest traders in the tourist areas.
Attenzione ai commercianti disonesti nelle zone turistiche.
I don't like him, and it would be dishonest of me to pretend otherwise.
SinonimideceitfuluntrustworthyfalsefraudulentcorruptdishonorableshadycrookedContrarihonesttrustworthytruthfulsincerehonorableuprightemotivo, affettivo
connected with people’s feelings (= with the emotions)
a child's emotional and intellectual development
lo sviluppo emotivo e intellettuale di un bambino
emotional stress
SinonimisensitiveaffectivepassionateheartfelttendersentimentalContrariunemotionalrationallogicalapatheticimpassivedetachedvergognarsi, pieno di vergogna
feeling shame or feeling embarrassed about somebody/something or because of something you have done
You act as if you're ashamed to be seen with me.
Ti comporti come se ti vergognassi di farti vedere con me.
You should be ashamed of yourself for telling such lies.
SinonimiembarrassedmortifiedhumiliateddisgracedsheepishbashfulContrariproudhonoredconfidentbraveunashameddepresso, abbattuto
very sad and without hope
She became deeply depressed when her husband died.
È diventata profondamente depressa quando è morto suo marito.
to go cycling
SinonimisadunhappymiserabledowncastgloomydespondentmelancholyContrarihappycheerfuljoyfulelatedcontententusiasta
feeling or showing a lot of excitement and interest about somebody/something
The students were very enthusiastic about the school sports day.
Gli studenti erano molto entusiasti della giornata sportiva della scuola.
SinonimieagerexcitedpassionatezealousferventardentContrariapatheticindifferentuninterestedlethargicunenthusiasticperdonare
to stop feeling angry with somebody who has done something to harm, annoy or upset you; to stop feeling angry with yourself
She could never forgive him for lying to her about the money.
Non avrebbe mai potuto perdonargli di averle mentito sui soldi.
SinonimipardonexcuseabsolveremitexonerateContrariblamecondemnpunishrevengeresentdivertente, spiritoso
funny; showing a sense of humour
We had a humorous and entertaining talk.
Abbiamo fatto una chiacchierata spiritosa e divertente.
He gave a humorous account of their trip to Spain.
SinonimifunnycomicalamusingwittydrolljocularlaughablehilariousContrariserioussolemngravesombertragicsadesitare
to be slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain or nervous
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries.
Non esiti a contattarmi se ha domande.
‘I'm not sure,’ she hesitated.
SinonimiwaverpausedelayvacillatefalterstumbleditherContrariproceedcontinuedareventureplungemalvagio, cattivo, perfido
enjoying harming others; morally bad and cruel
The story is about an evil witch who hates all children.
La storia parla di una strega malvagia che odia tutti i bambini.
SinonimiwickednesswrongdoingimmoralitybadnesssininiquitymalevolencedepravityContrarigoodvirtuerighteousnessbenevolencepreoccupato, in apprensione
worried and feeling concern about something/somebody
Concerned parents held a meeting.
I genitori preoccupati hanno tenuto una riunione.
She was concerned that she might miss the turning and get lost.
SinonimiworriedanxiousapprehensivetroubledsolicitousattentiveinterestedContrariunconcernedindifferentapatheticcarelessnegligentuntroubledentusiasmo
a strong feeling of excitement and interest in something and a desire to become involved in it
Many employees expressed enthusiasm about the current leaders.
Molti dipendenti hanno espresso entusiasmo per gli attuali dirigenti.
I can't say I share your enthusiasm for the idea.
SinonimizealpassioneagernessexcitementfervorardoravidityContrariapathyindifferencedisinterestlethargyunconcerncoraggio
the ability to do something dangerous, or to face pain or opposition, without showing fear
moral/physical courage
coraggio morale/fisico
courage in the face of danger
SinonimibraveryvalorfearlessnessdaringboldnesspluckgritfortitudeContraricowardicefeartimiditytrepidationdastardlinessdeprimente
making you feel very sad and without enthusiasm
a depressing sight/thought/experience
una vista/un pensiero/un'esperienza deprimente
Looking for a job these days can be very depressing.
SinonimisadgloomybleakdismalmelancholycheerlessoppressiveContrariupliftingcheerfulencouragingbrightjoyfulhappyrabbia, collera
the strong feeling that you have when something has happened that you think is bad and unfair
Jan slammed her fist on the desk in anger.
Jan ha sbattuto il pugno sulla scrivania con rabbia.
He was filled with anger at the way he had been treated.
SinonimiragefurywrathindignationresentmentirritationContraricalmpeacehappinesscontentmentjoycomposureaggressivo
angry, and behaving in a threatening way; ready to attack
The dog became aggressive and started barking loudly at strangers.
Il cane è diventato aggressivo e ha iniziato ad abbaiare forte agli estranei.
SinonimiforcefulassertivepushycombativebelligerentviolentContraripassivedocilegentlemeeksubmissivepeaceful
