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Humanidades SAT - Emociones Negativas

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con emociones negativas, como "abhorrence", "poignant", "exasperate", etc., que necesitarás para superar tus SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Humanities
embarrassment
embarrassment
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of distress, shyness, or guilt as a result of an uncomfortable situation

vergüenza, bochorno

vergüenza, bochorno

Ex: Her embarrassment was obvious when she forgot her lines during the play. 

Su vergüenza era evidente cuando olvidó sus líneas durante la obra.

distress
distress
[Sustantivo]

a state of extreme emotional pain or suffering

angustia

angustia

Ex: He called out in distress. 

Gritó en angustia.

abhorrence
abhorrence
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of extreme hatred or aversion toward something or someone

aversión

aversión

Ex: Their abhorrence of the oppressive regime was clear in their impassioned speeches and protests. 

Su aborrecimiento del régimen opresivo fue claro en sus apasionados discursos y protestas.

agitation
agitation
[Sustantivo]

a state of extreme anxiety

agitación

agitación

Ex: The news caused agitation among the students. 

La noticia causó agitación entre los estudiantes.

dread
dread
[Sustantivo]

an intensely unpleasant emotion in response to danger or threat

pavor, terror

pavor, terror

Ex: Waiting for the test results filled him with unbearable dread. 

Esperar los resultados de la prueba lo llenaba de un terror insoportable.

dejection
dejection
[Sustantivo]

a state of low spirits, sadness, or melancholy

abatimiento

abatimiento

Ex: The constant setbacks in his career led to a growing sense of dejection and frustration. 

Los constantes reveses en su carrera llevaron a un creciente sentimiento de desánimo y frustración.

despair
despair
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of total hopelessness

desesperación

desesperación

Ex: The news of the disaster caused widespread despair. 

La noticia del desastre causó un desespero generalizado.

qualm
qualm
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of doubt or uneasiness, often related to one's conscience or sense of right and wrong

escrúpulo

escrúpulo

Ex: As she prepared to leave, a sudden qualm made her reconsider her decision to move to a new city. 

Mientras se preparaba para irse, un repentino escrúpulo la hizo reconsiderar su decisión de mudarse a una nueva ciudad.

dismay
dismay
[Sustantivo]

the sadness and worry provoked by an unpleasant surprise

consternación

consternación

Ex: He looked at the broken vase in dismay, unsure of how it happened. 

Miró el jarrón roto con consternación, sin saber cómo había sucedido.

frenzy
frenzy
[Sustantivo]

a state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or agitation

frenesí, éxtasis

frenesí, éxtasis

Ex: The fans went into a frenzy when their favorite band took the stage, screaming and cheering loudly. 

Los fanáticos entraron en un frenesí cuando su banda favorita subió al escenario, gritando y animando en voz alta.

hysteria
hysteria
[Sustantivo]

great excitement, anger, or fear that makes someone unable to control their emotions, and as a result, they start laughing, crying, etc.

hysteria

hysteria

Ex: His speech induced hysteria among his supporters. 

Su discurso indujo histeria entre sus seguidores.

wrath
wrath
[Sustantivo]

an intense sense of rage

ira

ira

Ex: The protesters faced the wrath of the authorities, who responded with brutal force and violence. 

Los manifestantes enfrentaron la ira de las autoridades, quienes respondieron con fuerza brutal y violencia.

fright
fright
[Sustantivo]

a sudden feeling of fear

miedo

miedo

Ex: He got a fright when the lights went out. 

Se llevó un susto cuando se apagaron las luces.

annoyance
annoyance
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of irritation or discomfort caused by something that is bothersome, unpleasant, or disruptive

irritación

irritación

Ex: The construction noise outside was a daily annoyance for the office workers. 

El ruido de la construcción afuera era un molestia diaria para los trabajadores de oficina.

revulsion
revulsion
[Sustantivo]

the feeling of hatred or disgust toward someone or something

repugnancia, asco

repugnancia, asco

Ex: His revulsion at the crime was clear in his expression. 

Su repulsión ante el crimen era clara en su expresión.

consternation
consternation
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of worry or shock after an unexpected, unpleasant event

consternación

consternación

Ex: The news of the budget cuts created consternation in the office. 

La noticia de los recortes presupuestarios creó consternación en la oficina.

longing
longing
[Sustantivo]

a strong, persistent desire for someone or something, often accompanied by a sense of sadness

nostalgia,  anhelo

nostalgia, anhelo

Ex: Despite his success, he couldn't shake the longing for a simpler life. 

A pesar de su éxito, no podía sacudirse el anhelo por una vida más simple.

aggression
aggression
[Sustantivo]

hostile or angry behavior that may result in violence or threats

agresión

agresión

Ex: She reacted with aggression when provoked. 

Ella reaccionó con agresión cuando fue provocada.

twinge
twinge
[Sustantivo]

an unexpected and quick feeling of a particular emotion, often a negative one

punzada

punzada

Ex: Watching her old team win the championship gave him a twinge of jealousy. 

Ver a su antiguo equipo ganar el campeonato le dio un pellizco de celos.

anguish
anguish
[Sustantivo]

a state of extreme physical pain or mental distress

angustia, aflicción

angustia, aflicción

Ex: The mother's face revealed the anguish of a parent watching their child struggle with a serious illness. 

El rostro de la madre revelaba la angustia de un padre viendo a su hijo luchar contra una enfermedad grave.

horrific
horrific
[Adjetivo]

causing intense fear, shock, or disgust

horroroso, espantoso

horroroso, espantoso

Ex: She had a horrific nightmare that left her trembling in bed. 

Ella tuvo una pesadilla horrorosa que la dejó temblando en la cama.

eerie
eerie
[Adjetivo]

inspiring a sense of fear or unease

espeluznante, inquietante

espeluznante, inquietante

Ex: The eerie glow of the moon cast an otherworldly light on the desolate landscape. 

El resplandor inquietante de la luna arrojaba una luz de otro mundo sobre el paisaje desolado.

unsettling
unsettling
[Adjetivo]

causing feelings of unease, discomfort, or anxiety

inquietante, perturbador

inquietante, perturbador

Ex: The sudden change in her friend's behavior was unsettling and left her feeling worried. 

El cambio repentino en el comportamiento de su amigo fue inquietante y la dejó sintiéndose preocupada.

sobering
sobering
[Adjetivo]

causing one to feel serious or thoughtful, often by showing the seriousness of a situation

aleccionador, que hace reflexionar

aleccionador, que hace reflexionar

Ex: The sobering experience of losing a loved one made her appreciate life more deeply. 

La experiencia aleccionadora de perder a un ser querido le hizo apreciar la vida más profundamente.

poignant
poignant
[Adjetivo]

causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy

conmovedor

conmovedor

Ex: The poignant sight of the abandoned puppy left her feeling a mixture of sadness and compassion. 

La vista conmovedora del cachorro abandonado le dejó una mezcla de tristeza y compasión.

frantic
frantic
[Adjetivo]

greatly frightened and worried about something, in a way that is uncontrollable

frenético

frenético

Ex: The dog's frantic barking alerted the family to the approaching intruder. 

Los ladridos frenéticos del perro alertaron a la familia del intruso que se acercaba.

downcast
downcast
[Adjetivo]

(of a person or their manner) melancholic and full of grief

abatido, melancólico

abatido, melancólico

Ex: The news left him feeling downcast and defeated. 

Las noticias lo dejaron abatido y derrotado.

unnerving
unnerving
[Adjetivo]

causing feelings of anxiety, fear, or a loss of confidence

inquietante, desconcertante

inquietante, desconcertante

Ex: Her unnerving gaze made him feel uneasy. 

Su mirada inquietante lo hacía sentir incómodo.

incensed
incensed
[Adjetivo]

filled with intense anger or fury

furioso, indignado

furioso, indignado

Ex: She left the meeting incensed, feeling that her concerns had been completely ignored. 

Ella salió de la reunión indignada, sintiendo que sus preocupaciones habían sido completamente ignoradas.

petrified
petrified
[Adjetivo]

frozen in place, often due to shock or fear

petrificado, congelado

petrificado, congelado

Ex: The sudden loud bang left him petrified, rooted to the spot. 

El repentino estruendo lo dejó petrificado, clavado en el lugar.

wistful
wistful
[Adjetivo]

expressing longing or yearning tinged with sadness or melancholy, often for something unattainable or lost

nostálgico

nostálgico

Ex: Watching the sunset over the ocean, she felt a wistful longing for the places she had never been and the adventures she had yet to experience. 

Mientras observaba la puesta de sol sobre el océano, sintió un anhelo nostálgico por los lugares que nunca había visitado y las aventuras que aún no había experimentado.

grim
grim
[Adjetivo]

experiencing or creating a sense of sadness or hopelessness in a situation or atmosphere

sombrío, lúgubre

sombrío, lúgubre

Ex: The gray, overcast sky added to the grim feeling of the day. 

El cielo gris y nublado añadía al sentimiento lúgubre del día.

desolate
desolate
[Adjetivo]

feeling very lonely and sad

desolado

desolado

Ex: He wandered through the desolate town, feeling the weight of his loneliness pressing down on him. 

Vagó por el pueblo desolado, sintiendo el peso de su soledad presionándolo.

plaintive
plaintive
[Adjetivo]

showing sadness, typically in a mild manner

lastimero

lastimero

Ex: His plaintive expression revealed his inner sorrow. 

Su expresión lastimera revelaba su dolor interior.

stunned
stunned
[Adjetivo]

feeling so shocked or surprised that one is incapable of acting in a normal way

aturdido, pasmado

aturdido, pasmado

Ex: The stunned expression on his face revealed his disbelief at the incredible coincidence. 

La expresión aturdido en su rostro reveló su incredulidad ante la increíble coincidencia.

startled
startled
[Adjetivo]

feeling suddenly surprised or shocked

asustado, sorprendido

asustado, sorprendido

Ex: The startled expression on her face revealed her surprise. 

La expresión asustada en su rostro reveló su sorpresa.

restless
restless
[Adjetivo]

feeling uneasy or nervous

inquieto, nervioso

inquieto, nervioso

Ex: Feeling restless, she decided to take a walk to clear her mind and ease her agitation. 

Sintiéndose inquieta, decidió dar un paseo para despejar su mente y aliviar su agitación.

alarmed
alarmed
[Adjetivo]

feeling worried or concerned due to a sudden, unexpected event or potential danger

sobresaltado, asustado

sobresaltado, asustado

Ex: The alarmed expression on her face revealed her concern. 

La expresión alarmada en su rostro revelaba su preocupación.

self-conscious
self-conscious
[Adjetivo]

embarrassed or worried about one's appearance or actions

cohibido

cohibido

Ex: As a teenager, she was incredibly self-conscious about her braces and avoided smiling in public. 

De adolescente, era increíblemente cohibida por sus frenos y evitaba sonreír en público.

apprehensive
apprehensive
[Adjetivo]

nervous or worried that something unpleasant may happen

aprensivo

aprensivo

Ex: The students were apprehensive before taking their final exams. 

Los estudiantes estaban aprensivos antes de tomar sus exámenes finales.

frustrated
frustrated
[Adjetivo]

feeling upset or annoyed due to being unable to do or achieve something

frustrado

frustrado

Ex: She became frustrated when her efforts to communicate were misunderstood. 

Se frustró cuando sus esfuerzos por comunicarse fueron malinterpretados.

uneasy
uneasy
[Adjetivo]

feeling nervous or worried, especially about something unpleasant that might happen soon

inquieto, ansioso

inquieto, ansioso

Ex: She was uneasy about the unfamiliar surroundings, feeling anxious about her safety. 

Ella estaba inquieta por los alrededores desconocidos, sintiéndose ansiosa por su seguridad.

envious
envious
[Adjetivo]

feeling unhappy or resentful because someone has something one wants

envidioso

envidioso

Ex: Despite her achievements, she still felt envious of her sister's effortless success. 

A pesar de sus logros, todavía sentía envidia del éxito sin esfuerzo de su hermana.

desperate
desperate
[Adjetivo]

feeling or showing deep sadness mixed with hopelessness and emotional pain

desesperado

desesperado

Ex: The letter was written in a desperate tone, filled with grief. 

La carta estaba escrita en un tono desesperado, lleno de dolor.

loath
loath
[Adjetivo]

unwilling to do something due to a lack of will, motivation, or consent

reacio

reacio

Ex: As an introvert, Tracy was loath to attend large social gatherings that drained her energy. 

Como introvertida, Tracy era reacia a asistir a grandes reuniones sociales que agotaban su energía.

to mourn
to mourn
[Verbo]

to feel deeply sad usually due to someone's death

llorar, estar de luto

llorar, estar de luto

Ex: The nation mourned the tragic loss of a prominent figure. 

La nación lloró la trágica pérdida de una figura prominente.

to grieve
to grieve
[Verbo]

to feel intense sorrow, especially because someone has died

apenarse

apenarse

Ex: It's natural to grieve the loss of a close friend. 

Es natural lamentar la pérdida de un amigo cercano.

to lament
to lament
[Verbo]

to verbally express deep sadness over a loss or unfortunate situation

lamentar, llorar

lamentar, llorar

Ex: The poet wrote verses to lament the loss of a cherished friendship. 

El poeta escribió versos para lamentar la pérdida de una amistad apreciada.

to humiliate

to cause someone to feel extremely embarrassed or ashamed, often by publicly exposing their weaknesses or shortcomings

humillar

humillar

Ex: The public rejection humiliated him and shattered his confidence. 

El rechazo público lo humilló y destrozó su confianza.

to infuriate

to make someone extremely angry

enfurecer

enfurecer

Ex: Her continuous gossiping about others infuriated her friends. 

Sus continuos chismes sobre los demás enfurecían a sus amigos.

to fluster
to fluster
[Verbo]

to make someone feel nervous or uncomfortable, often by surprising or overwhelming them

poner nervioso

poner nervioso

Ex: Being put on the spot in front of the class flusters the shy boy who freezes up instead of giving his speech. 

Ser puesto en evidencia frente a la clase desconcierta al niño tímido que se queda paralizado en lugar de dar su discurso.

to exasperate

to deeply irritate someone, especially when they can do nothing about it or solve the problem

exasperar

exasperar

Ex: The never-ending traffic congestion in the city exasperates commuters, leading to increased stress and frustration. 

Los interminables atascos de tráfico en la ciudad exasperan a los viajeros, lo que lleva a un aumento del estrés y la frustración.

to confound

to confuse someone, making it difficult for them to understand or think clearly

confundir

confundir

Ex: The complex language used in the legal document confounded the average reader. 

El lenguaje complejo utilizado en el documento legal confundió al lector promedio.

to outrage
to outrage
[Verbo]

to cause someone to become extremely angry or shocked

indignar

indignar

Ex: The news of the company's unethical practices outraged the investors. 

La noticia de las prácticas poco éticas de la empresa indignó a los inversores.

to vex
to vex
[Verbo]

to annoy someone by intentionally or persistently bothering them with small, annoying actions or behaviors

irritar

irritar

Ex: His constant teasing vexed his younger sister. 

Sus constantes burlas molestaban a su hermana menor.

to irritate

to annoy someone, often over small matters

irritar

irritar

Ex: The sound of his chewing gum irritates me. 

El sonido de su chicle irrita.

to smother
to smother
[Verbo]

to overwhelm or restrict someone so much that they feel suffocated or unable to act freely

sofocar, ahogar

sofocar, ahogar

Ex: Friends can unintentionally smother each other with well-meaning advice that feels overbearing. 

Los amigos pueden sofocar involuntariamente a los demás con consejos bien intencionados que resultan agobiantes.

to yearn
to yearn
[Verbo]

to have a strong and continuous desire for something

anhelar

anhelar

Ex: They yearn for acceptance and understanding from others. 

Ellos anhelan la aceptación y la comprensión de los demás.

to recoil
to recoil
[Verbo]

to suddenly move back in response to something surprising, frightening, or unpleasant

retroceder

retroceder

Ex: Carlos recoiled a little at the sharpness in my voice, feeling taken aback. 

Carlos retrocedió un poco ante lo agudo de mi voz, sintiéndose desconcertado.

woefully
woefully
[Adverbio]

in a manner that is extremely poor or unfortunate

lamentablemente, desgraciadamente

lamentablemente, desgraciadamente

Ex: His attempt at fixing the leak ended up being woefully unsuccessful, leading to more damage. 

Su intento de arreglar la fuga terminó siendo lamentablemente infructuoso, lo que provocó más daños.

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