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B2 · Feelings & personality (2)
B2 · Sentimenti e personalità (2)
popolarità
the state of being liked, enjoyed or supported by a large number of people
The popularity of this brand of computers among college students keeps growing.
La popolarità di questa marca di computer tra gli studenti universitari continua a crescere.
SinonimiFamePrevalenceAcceptanceReputeCurrencyRecognitionContrariUnpopularityObscurityAnonymityNeglectDisfavorimpressionare, colpire
if a person or thing impresses you, you admire them or it
I was impressed with how quickly they delivered our lunch
Sono rimasto colpito dalla rapidità con cui ci hanno consegnato il pranzo.
If you want to impress the new staff member, order her a nice lunch
SinonimiaweinspireinfluencemovestrikeaffectastonishoveraweContrariboredisappointunderwhelmtiredissatisfyvivace, pieno di energia
full of life and energy; active and enthusiastic
He showed a lively interest in politics.
Mostrava un vivace interesse per la politica.
an intelligent and lively young woman
SinonimianimatedspiritedenergeticvibrantvivaciousactiveContraridulllifelesslethargicapatheticlistlessrimpiangere, rammaricarsi, pentirsi
to feel sorry about something you have done or about something that you have not been able to do
I regret to inform you that your application has been rejected.
La informo con rammarico che la sua domanda è stata respinta.
‘I've had a wonderful life,’ she said, ‘I don't regret a thing.’
Sinonimiapologizelamentdeploreruebe sorryContrarirejoicedelightbe gladwelcomeapprovesaggio
able to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of the experience and knowledge that you have
I'm older and wiser after ten years in the business.
Sono più vecchio e più saggio dopo dieci anni nel settore.
a wise old man
SinonimiintelligentsagaciousprudentsensiblecleverastuteshrewdContrarifoolishunwisesillystupidignorantdisposto, disponibile
not objecting to doing something; having no reason for not doing something
Would you be willing to help me with my essay?
Saresti disposto ad aiutarmi con il mio tema?
They keep a list of people (who are) willing to work nights.
SinonimieagerreadyinclinedhappycontentagreeableContrariunwillingreluctanthesitantdisinclinedopposedvergogna
the feelings of sadness, embarrassment and guilt that you have when you know that something you have done is wrong or stupid
To my shame I refused to listen to her side of the story.
Con mia vergogna, mi rifiutai di ascoltare la sua versione dei fatti.
He could not live with the shame of other people knowing the truth.
SinonimidisgracehumiliationdishonormortificationembarrassmentContrarihonorpriderespectdignityimpaziente
annoyed by somebody/something, especially because you have to wait for a long time
I'd been waiting for twenty minutes and I was getting impatient.
Aspettavo da venti minuti e stavo diventando impaziente.
Try not to be too impatient with her.
Sinonimirestlessanxiouseageragitatedfretfulitchyon edgeContraripatienttolerantcalmcomposedunhurriedoffensivo
rude in a way that causes somebody to feel upset or annoyed because it shows a lack of respect
His comments were deeply offensive to a large number of single mothers.
I suoi commenti sono stati profondamente offensivi per moltissime madri single.
The programme contains language which some viewers may find offensive.
SinonimiinsultingdisrespectfulrudehurtfulunpleasantobnoxiousrepulsivedistastefulContrariinoffensiveharmlesspleasantagreeablerespectfulpolitekindoffendere
to make somebody feel upset because of something you say or do that is rude or embarrassing
She managed to offend her boyfriend's parents as soon as she opened her mouth.
È riuscita a offendere i genitori del suo ragazzo appena ha aperto bocca.
A TV interviewer must be careful not to offend.
SinonimiinsultdispleaseaffrontupsetwoundoutrageirkContraripleasedelightflatterappeasesoothecomplimentsoddisfatto, contento
pleased because you have achieved something or because something that you wanted to happen has happened
He's now satisfied with his position.
Ora è soddisfatto della sua posizione.
a satisfied smile
SinonimicontentpleasedfulfilledgratifiedcontentedhappyContraridissatisfieddiscontentunhappydispleasedunfulfilledshock, choc, trauma
a strong feeling of surprise as a result of something happening, especially something unpleasant; the event that causes this feeling
She still hasn't gotten over the shock of losing her dad.
Non ha ancora superato lo shock per la perdita del padre.
Losing in the first round was a shock to the system(= it was more of a shock because it was not expected).
SinonimijolttraumasurpriseimpactdisturbanceblowContraricalmpeaceexpectednormalcyumorismo, senso dell'umorismo
the quality in something that makes it funny; the ability to laugh at things that are funny
She has her very own brand of humour.
Ha un tipo di umorismo tutto suo.
She ignored his feeble attempt at humour.
SinonimiwitcomedyfunninessmirthjocularityamusementContrariseriousnesssolemnitygravitytragedymelancholysollievo
the feeling of happiness that you have when something unpleasant stops or does not happen
We all breathed a sigh of relief when he left.
Abbiamo tirato tutti un sospiro di sollievo quando se n'è andato.
We all breathed a sigh of relief when he left.
SinonimicomforteasealleviationmitigationrespitereleaseContrarianxietydistressworryburdenaggravationfiducia
the belief that somebody/something is good, sincere, honest, etc. and will not try to harm or trick you
a breach of trust
una violazione della fiducia
He was appointed to a position of trust(= a job involving a lot of responsibility, because people trust him).
SinonimiconfidencefaithreliancebeliefassurancecertaintyContraridistrustdoubtsuspicionskepticismdisbeliefsensibile
aware of and able to understand other people and their feelings
She is very sensitive to other people's feelings.
È molto sensibile ai sentimenti degli altri.
a sensitive and caring man
Sinonimisusceptibleresponsiveimpressionabledelicatevulnerabletouchythin-skinnedContrariinsensitivecallousunfeelingobliviousthick-skinnedhardenedcompassione, solidarietà, cordoglio
the feeling of being sorry for somebody; showing that you understand and care about somebody’s problems
The president has sent a message of sympathy to the relatives of the dead soldiers.
Il presidente ha inviato un messaggio di cordoglio ai parenti dei soldati caduti.
May we offer our deepest sympathies on the death of your wife.
SinonimicompassionempathypityunderstandingtendernesskindnessconcerncondolenceContrariapathyindifferencecallousnessdisdainantipathysoddisfare, accontentare
to make somebody pleased by doing or giving them what they want
Nothing satisfies him—he's always complaining.
Niente lo soddisfa: si lamenta sempre.
The proposed plan will not satisfy everyone.
SinonimifulfillgratifycontentpleaseappeaseContraridisappointdissatisfyfrustratefailannoycolpito, impressionato
admiring somebody/something because you think they are particularly good, interesting, etc.
We were all impressed by her enthusiasm.
Siamo rimasti tutti colpiti dal suo entusiasmo.
I must admit I am impressed.
SinonimiaffectedmovedinfluencedstruckastonishedamazedawestruckContrariunmovedunaffectedunimpresseddisappointedunconcernedispirare, stimolare
to give somebody the desire, confidence or enthusiasm to do something well
Her courage inspired her classmates to work harder.
Il suo coraggio ha spinto i compagni di classe a impegnarsi di più.
SinonimimotivateencouragestimulateinfluenceaffectgalvanizeexciteContraridiscouragedeterdissuadedejectdepress
