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B1 · Feelings & personality (2)
B1 · Sentimentos e personalidade (2)
entusiasmo
the state of feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm
The dog leapt and wagged its tail in excitement.
O cachorro saltou e abanou o rabo com entusiasmo.
to feel a surge/thrill/shiver of excitement
SinônimosenthusiasmthrilleagernessanimationfervorAntônimosapathyboredomindifferencecalmnesscomposureincentivar
to give somebody support, courage or hope
My mom always encourages me whenever I meet difficulties.
Minha mãe sempre me incentiva quando encontro dificuldades.
My parents have always encouraged me in my choice of career.
SinônimosmotivateinspiresupportcheerurgeheartenAntônimosdiscouragedeterdissuadehinderdepressentusiasmado
wanting to do something or wanting something to happen very much
He was very keen and enthusiastic about learning.
Ele estava muito entusiasmado e ansioso para aprender.
John was very keen to help.
SinônimoseagerenthusiasticavidinterestedsharpintenseAntônimosapatheticindifferentuninteresteddullbluntconstrangedor
making you feel shy, uncomfortable or ashamed
One of my most embarrassing experiences was to forget my daughter's name at her wedding.
Uma das minhas experiências mais constrangedoras foi esquecer o nome da minha filha no casamento dela.
It was so embarrassing having to sing in public.
SinônimosawkwardhumiliatingmortifyingshamefuldisconcertingAntônimosdignifiedproudpleasantcomfortinghonorableemoção
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.
Como muitos homens, ele tem dificuldade em expressar suas emoções.
She showed no emotion at the verdict.
SinônimosfeelingsentimentaffectpassionmoodresponseAntônimosapathyindifferencestoicismunemotionalityculpado
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.
Eu tinha a consciência pesada e não conseguia dormir.
John had a guilty look on his face.
Sinônimosculpableblameworthyresponsibleat faultcondemnableremorsefulashamedAntônimosinnocentblamelessnot guiltyrighteousunblemishedgrato
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…
Agradecimentos aos seguintes por sua ajuda…
I am extremely grateful to all the teachers for their help.
SinônimosthankfulappreciativeobligedindebtedpleasedAntônimosungratefulunappreciativethanklessdiscontenteddecepcionante
not as good, successful, etc. as you had hoped; making you feel disappointed
The team has had a disappointing start to the season.
A equipe teve um começo de temporada decepcionante.
The outcome of the court case was disappointing for the family involved.
SinônimosunsatisfactoryunderwhelmingfrustratingdiscouraginginadequatepoorlamentabledepressingAntônimossatisfyingpleasinggratifyingencouragingdelightfulwonderfulpromisinggeneroso
giving or willing to give freely; given freely
It’s very generous of him to pay all the bill.
É muito generoso da parte dele pagar toda a conta.
The car has a generous amount of space.
SinônimoscharitablebenevolentkindmagnanimousliberalgivingunselfishAntônimosstingymeanselfishungenerousmiserlytightfistedhonesto
always telling the truth, and never stealing or cheating
an honest man/woman
um homem/mulher honesto/a
Buses run frequently between the city and the airport.
SinônimostruthfulsinceretrustworthyuprightvirtuoushonorablereputablefairAntônimosdishonestdeceitfuluntruthfulinsincerecorruptimmoralfraudulentenvergonhado
shy, uncomfortable or ashamed, especially in a social situation
I've never felt so embarrassed in my life!
Nunca me senti tão envergonhado na minha vida!
Some women are too embarrassed to consult their doctor about the problem.
SinônimosashamedmortifiedhumiliateddisconcertedchagrinedAntônimosproudconfidentunembarrassedcomposednão gostar de, detestar
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.
Por mais que ela não gostasse de ir a funerais (= embora não gostasse nem um pouco), sabia que tinha de estar lá.
He disliked her staying away from home.
SinônimoshatedetestabhorloatheaversiondispleasureAntônimoslikeloveenjoyaffectionfondnessassustador
making you feel afraid
a frightening experience/prospect/thought
uma experiência/perspectiva/pensamento assustador
It's frightening to think it could happen again.
SinônimosalarmingterrifyingscarydauntingintimidatinghorrifyingAntônimosreassuringcomfortingcalmingsoothingpleasant
