Lesekompetenz für die ACT-Prüfung - Negative und neutrale Einstellungen

a feeling of anger or annoyance aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean

Empörung

a doubting or questioning attitude towards ideas, beliefs, or claims that are generally accepted

Skeptizismus, Zweifel

a doubtful view toward others' honesty or intentions

Zynismus

a feeling of self-satisfaction or contentment, often accompanied by a lack of awareness of potential dangers

Selbstzufriedenheit, Arroganz

the disregard and lack of respect for someone or something seen as insignificant or unworthy

Verachtung, Missachtung

the feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect or consideration

Verachtung, Geringschätzung

the feeling of anger and dissatisfaction because one thinks something is unfair

Groll, Ärger

an intense enthusiasm or obsession for something, often to an excessive or uncontrollable degree

Manie, Besessenheit

behaving without shame or fear and refusing to follow traditional rules or manners

dreist, unverschämt

having a sullen, gloomy, or pessimistic disposition

mürrisch, grimmig

bad-tempered, gloomy, and usually silent

mürrisch, grimmig

prone to unpredicted and sudden changes

merkurial, schwankend

showing a lack of confidence or courage in an awkward way

schüchtern, verlegen

in a manner that shows acceptance of something undesirable or unavoidable without protest

resigniert, mit Resignation

(of a person) unwilling to talk to other people or participate in social events

zurückgezogen, einsam

having a tendency or inclination toward something

neigung, anfällig

having a natural tendency toward something

geneigt zu, neigt zu

the lack of interest, concern, emotions for things

Apathie

a tendency to keep one's thoughts, feelings, and personal affairs to oneself

Zurückhaltung

the usual attitude of a person in any given circumstance

Disposition, Einstellung

in a manner that shows no emotion, feeling, or reaction

unbewegt, gefühllos

behaving in an unrestrained or unchecked manner, often to the point of being reckless or aggressive

ungezügelt, rampant

stating the opposite of what one means to criticize, insult, mock, or make a joke

sarkastisch

displaying an attitude of superiority toward those perceived as inferior, often due to social status, wealth, or education

snobistisch, hochmütig

having tones of humiliation, insult, disrespect, or disapproval

pejorativ, abfällig

dissatisfied or unhappy due to feelings of unfair treatment or disappointment

unzufrieden, verdrießlich

having or showing a negative view of the future and always waiting for something bad to happen

pessimistisch

to have doubts, reservations, or uncertainties about relying on someone or something

misstrauen, anzweifeln

to speak or express derogatory remarks about someone

herabsetzen, geringschätzen

to speak or behave in a way that implies that one is more knowledgeable, experienced, or intelligent than the other person

herablassend sein, konservieren

to laugh quietly in a sneaky or mocking way

kichern, schmunzeln

to ridicule someone or something in a disrespectful manner

verspotten, hänseln

to express contempt or derision by mocking, ridiculing, and laughing at someone or something

verachten, verspotten

to frown in a sullen or angry way

zornig die Stirn runzeln, scheel schauen

in a manner that shows arrogant superiority toward others

hochmütig

with a lack of sensitivity or consideration

offensichtlich, unverfroren

in a manner that tries to impress by pretending to have more importance, talent, or culture than is actually possessed

angeberisch, pretentiös

uncertain or reluctant to act or speak, often due to doubt or indecision

zögernd, unsicher

In a dismissive or indifferent manner

lässig, gleichgültig

freely expressing one's opinions or ideas without holding back

freimütig, offen

(of a person) straightforward in expressing thoughts or opinions

offen, direkt

having a plain and sometimes harsh way of expressing thoughts or opinions

direkt, unverblümt

open and direct about one's true feelings or intentions

offen, aufrichtig

stubbornly disregarding rules, advice, or the wishes of others

hartnäckig, willensstark

shy or timid, especially in social situations, often accompanied by a reluctance to draw attention to oneself

schüchtern, zurückhaltend

reflecting deep sincerity or a lack of humor

feierlich, ernst

based only on facts and not influenced by personal feelings or judgments

objektiv

presenting information in a straightforward, unemotional, and practical manner

Sachlich, pragmatisch

lacking confidence or courage

scheu, ängstlich

lacking interest or emotional involvement

abgeschieden, gleichgültig

serious and strict in manner or attitude, often showing disapproval or authority

streng, ernst