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B1 · Feelings & personality (1)
B1 · Sentimentos e personalidade (1)
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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
A exposição atraiu um número de pessoas na convenção.
The new advertising attracts the wrong kind of customer into the store
SinônimosdrawappealenticeluretemptcharmfascinatecaptivateAntônimosrepelrepulsedeterdiscouragedissuaderejectignoreatitude
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
Cada investidor deve avaliar sua própria atitude em relação ao investimento.
The new fund manager's attitude changed quickly after the first big downturn in the market
SinônimosopinionoutlookperspectiveviewpointdemeanorapproachstanceAntônimosindifferenceapathydisinterestadmirar
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
Admiro todo o esforço que o museu colocou na organização desta maravilhosa exposição.
Raisa, admiring the famous smile, stood before the Mona Lisa for hours
Sinônimosrespectesteemrevereappreciatevalueapprove ofthink highly ofAntônimosdespisedislikedetestdisapprove ofscornhateconfiante
feeling sure about your own ability to do things and be successful
They are more confident than I thought.
Eles são mais confiantes do que eu pensava.
The teacher wants the children to feel confident about asking questions when they don't understand.
Sinônimosassuredself-assuredself-confidentcertainpositiveboldfearlessAntônimosinsecuredoubtfulunsuretimidshyapprehensivedeterminado
having made a definite decision to do something and not letting anyone prevent you
I'm determined to get this degree this year.
Estou determinado a obter este diploma este ano.
The prisoners grew increasingly desperate.
SinônimosresolvedresolutefirmsteadfastpersistentdrivenmotivateddedicatedAntônimoswaveringindecisivehesitantirresolutedoubtfuluncommittedyieldingdescuidado
not giving enough attention and thought to what you are doing, so that you make mistakes
He is a careless taxi driver.
Ele é um motorista de táxi descuidado.
It was careless of me to leave the door open.
SinônimosnegligentinattentivethoughtlessrecklessheedlessAntônimoscarefulattentivecautiousmindfulthoroughconfuso
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.
Ele estava deprimido e em um estado mental confuso.
People are confused about all the different labels on food these days.
SinônimosperplexedbewildereddisorientedmuddledpuzzledbaffledAntônimosclearunderstandingawarecertaininformedorganizedcruel
having a desire to cause physical or mental pain and make somebody suffer
She was often cruel to her sister.
Ela era frequentemente cruel com a irmã.
Her eyes were cruel and hard.
SinônimosbrutalcallousruthlessheartlessinhumanevicioussadisticmercilessAntônimoskindcompassionatemercifulbenevolenthumanegentleirritante
making somebody feel slightly angry
This interruption is very annoying.
Essa interrupção é muito irritante.
Her most annoying habit was eating with her mouth open.
SinônimosirritatingbothersomevexingaggravatingexasperatingtroublesomepeskyAntônimospleasingpleasantdelightfulagreeablesoothingcalmingalegre
happy, and showing it by the way that you behave
You're in a cheerful mood.
Você está de bom humor.
He felt bright and cheerful and full of energy.
SinônimoshappyjoyfulmerryoptimisticupbeatbrightsunnygladAntônimossaddepressedgloomymiserableunhappydowncastmelancholysorrowfulambição
something that you want to do or achieve very much
His burning ambition was to study medicine.
Sua ambição ardente era estudar medicina.
It had been her lifelong ambition.
SinônimosaspirationdrivegoalaimdeterminationdesirepurposeAntônimosapathycontentmentsatisfactionindifferencelack of desirecorajoso
willing to do things that are difficult, dangerous or painful; not afraid
I wasn't brave enough to tell her what I honestly thought.
Eu não fui corajoso o suficiente para dizer a ela o que eu honestamente pensava.
I wasn't brave enough to tell her what I thought of her.
SinônimoscourageousfearlessvaliantbolddaringintrepidAntônimoscowardlyfearfultimidscaredafraidagradecer, ser grato por
to be grateful for something that somebody has done for you
We would appreciate you letting us know of any problems.
Agradeceríamos se você nos avisasse sobre quaisquer problemas.
Her family doesn't appreciate her.
Sinônimosvalueprizecherishesteembe grateful foracknowledgerecognizeAntônimosdepreciatebelittledisparagedevaluedisregardunderestimateincomodar
to make somebody slightly angry
It annoys me when people forget to say thank you.
Irrita-me quando as pessoas se esquecem de agradecer.
His constant joking was beginning to annoy her.
SinônimosirritatebothervexaggravateexasperatepesternettleAntônimospleasedelightsoothecomfortappeaseaborrecido
slightly angry
I was annoyed with myself for giving in so easily.
Eu estava aborrecido comigo mesmo por ceder tão facilmente.
I was annoyed that they hadn't turned up.
SinônimosirritatedbotheredvexedexasperatedaggravatedpeevedAntônimospleasedcontenthappydelighteduntroubledmaravilhado
very surprised
We were amazed to find that no one was hurt.
Ficamos maravilhados ao descobrir que ninguém se machucou.
We were amazed by his generosity.
SinônimosastonishedsurprisedastoundedflabbergastedimpressedmarvelledAntônimosunimpressedunmovedindifferentboredapatheticdesapontado
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.
Os críticos ficaram desapontados com a sua atuação como Rei Henrique.
Sinônimoslet downdissatisfiedfrustrateddiscouragedcrestfallenAntônimospleasedsatisfieddelightedcontentgratifiedcalmo, tranquilo
not excited, nervous or upset
She stayed calm even when everyone around her started to panic.
Ela permaneceu calma mesmo quando todos ao redor começaram a entrar em pânico.
SinônimospeacefulserenetranquilplacidcomposedAntônimosagitatedturbulentstormyexcitedanxious
