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Comprensión del Examen ACT - Emociones negativas

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con emociones negativas, como "lament", "plaintive", "qualm", etc., que te ayudarán a sobresalir en tus ACT.

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Essential Vocabulary for ACT
embarrassment
[Sustantivo]

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

vergüenza, bochorno

vergüenza, bochorno

Ex: There was a brief moment embarrassment when he could n’t remember the password .
distress
[Sustantivo]

a state of extreme emotional pain or suffering

angustia

angustia

Ex: His face showed clear signs distress.
abhorrence
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of extreme hatred or aversion toward something or someone

aversión

aversión

Ex: The communityabhorrence of corruption led them to demand stricter oversight and accountability from their leaders .
agitation
[Sustantivo]

a state of extreme anxiety

agitación

agitación

dread
[Sustantivo]

an intensely unpleasant emotion in response to danger or threat

pavor, terror

pavor, terror

dejection
[Sustantivo]

a state of low spirits, sadness, or melancholy

abatimiento

abatimiento

Ex: Failing the exam for the second time heightened dejection and self-doubt .
despair
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of total hopelessness

desesperación

desesperación

qualm
[Sustantivo]

a slight feeling of nausea or unease, often temporary

un malestar, una náusea

un malestar, una náusea

Ex: Seeing blood often gives qualms.
dismay
[Sustantivo]

the sadness and worry provoked by an unpleasant surprise

consternación

consternación

Ex: The company 's sudden closure caused dismay among the employees .
frenzy
[Sustantivo]

a state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or agitation

frenesí, frenesí descontrolado

frenesí, frenesí descontrolado

Ex: Her mind was in frenzy as she tried to remember all the details for her speech .
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: She was hysteria after hearing the shocking news .
wrath
[Sustantivo]

an intense sense of rage

ira

ira

Ex: The betrayed lover 's eyes burned wrath as she confronted the unfaithful partner .
fright
[Sustantivo]

fear that is felt suddenly

miedo

miedo

annoyance
[Sustantivo]

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

irritación

irritación

Ex: The frequent software glitches were annoyance to the users .
revulsion
[Sustantivo]

the feeling of hatred or disgust toward someone or something

repugnancia, asco

repugnancia, asco

Ex: She spoke revulsion about the inhumane treatment of animals .
consternation
[Sustantivo]

a feeling of shock or confusion

consternación

consternación

Ex: She looked at the broken vase consternation, wondering how it happened .
longing
[Sustantivo]

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

anhelo, nostalgia

anhelo, nostalgia

Ex: Even after all these years , longing for her remained as strong as ever .
aggression
[Sustantivo]

hatred and anger that could lead to violent or threatening behavior

agresión

agresión

twinge
[Sustantivo]

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

punzada

punzada

Ex: Seeing the happy couple gave her twinge of sadness as she remembered her past relationship .
anguish
[Sustantivo]

a state of extreme physical pain or mental distress

angustia, aflicción

angustia, aflicción

Ex: Facing a personal crisis , she sought therapy to help navigate the anguish and emotional pain .
horrific
[Adjetivo]

causing intense fear, shock, or disgust

horrendo, horroroso

horrendo, horroroso

Ex: horrific scream pierced the silence , sending chills down everyone 's spine .
eerie
[Adjetivo]

inspiring a sense of fear or unease

escalofriante, tenebroso

escalofriante, tenebroso

Ex: eerie howl of a distant wolf added to the unsettling ambiance of the haunted woods .
unsettling
[Adjetivo]

causing feelings of unease, discomfort, or anxiety

inquietante, desasosegante

inquietante, desasosegante

Ex: The painting had unsettling effect on viewers .
sobering
[Adjetivo]

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

aleccionador, serio

aleccionador, serio

Ex: sobering truth about the risks of smoking prompted him to quit for good .
wistful
[Adjetivo]

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

nostálgico

nostálgico

Ex: Listening to the sound of children playing outside , he could n't shake wistful feeling of missing his own childhood .
poignant
[Adjetivo]

causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy

conmovedor

conmovedor

Ex: The movie ended with poignant scene that left the audience in tears .
frantic
[Adjetivo]

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

frenético

frenético

Ex: frantic pacing back and forth showed his anxiety before the big job interview .
downcast
[Adjetivo]

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

Ex: Despite her efforts to hide it, her downcast demeanor betrayed her inner turmoil.
unnerving
[Adjetivo]

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

Ex: unnerving gaze made her feel as though she was being watched .
incensed
[Adjetivo]

filled with intense anger or fury

indignado, furioso

indignado, furioso

Ex: incensed demeanor made it clear that she would not tolerate any more excuses .
petrified
[Adjetivo]

frozen in place, often due to shock or fear

petrificado, inmovilizado

petrificado, inmovilizado

Ex: In the presence of the giant waves , the beachgoers were petrified and speechless .
grim
[Adjetivo]

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

desolador, sombrío

desolador, sombrío

Ex: The abandoned house had grim, eerie atmosphere that sent shivers down their spines .
desolate
[Adjetivo]

feeling very lonely and sad

desolado

desolado

Ex: In desolate aftermath of the breakup , he found it hard to imagine ever feeling happy again .
plaintive
[Adjetivo]

showing sadness, typically in a mild manner

lastimero

lastimero

Ex: Her voice plaintive as she recounted her memories .
stunned
[Adjetivo]

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

atónito, estupefacto

atónito, estupefacto

Ex: She was stunned by the beauty of the sunset over the ocean.
restless
[Adjetivo]

feeling uneasy or nervous

inquieto, nervioso

inquieto, nervioso

Ex: The hot and humid weather made everyone restless and uncomfortable .
self-conscious
[Adjetivo]

embarrassed or worried about one's appearance or actions

cohibido

cohibido

Ex: The actress was self-conscious about her performance , despite receiving rave reviews from critics .
apprehensive
[Adjetivo]

nervous or worried that something unpleasant may happen

aprensivo

aprensivo

Ex: The team apprehensive about the new project 's challenging deadline .
frustrated
[Adjetivo]

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

frustrado

frustrado

Ex: They grew frustrated with the repeated delays .
uneasy
[Adjetivo]

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

inquieto, ansioso

inquieto, ansioso

Ex: He uneasy about the strange noises coming from the basement , fearing there might be an intruder .
envious
[Adjetivo]

feeling unhappy or resentful because someone has something one wants

envidioso

envidioso

Ex: He envious watching his neighbor drive away in a brand new sports car .
startled
[Adjetivo]

feeling suddenly surprised or shocked

sobresaltado, asustado

sobresaltado, asustado

Ex: startled deer froze for a moment before darting into the woods .
alarmed
[Adjetivo]

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

sobresaltado, asustado

sobresaltado, asustado

Ex: The sudden drop in temperature left the hikers alarmed and searching for shelter.
desperate
[Adjetivo]

feeling or showing deep sadness mixed with hopelessness and emotional pain

desesperado

desesperado

Ex: Her voice desperate when she talked about her past .
loath
[Adjetivo]

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

reacio

reacio

Ex: The company loath to invest in the new project without a detailed report .
to mourn
[Verbo]

to feel deeply sad usually due to someone's death

hacer duelo, llorar la muerte de

hacer duelo, llorar la muerte de

Ex: Friends and family supported each other as mourned the sudden loss .

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

humillar

humillar

Ex: She vowed to never again put herself in a situation where she could humiliated.
to grieve
[Verbo]

to feel intense sorrow, especially because someone has died

apenarse

apenarse

Ex: It 's natural grieve the loss of a close friend .
to yearn
[Verbo]

to have a strong and continuous desire for something

anhelar

anhelar

Ex: The yearns to create work that resonates with people .

to make someone extremely angry

enfurecer

enfurecer

Ex: His condescending attitude towards his infuriated them .
to fluster
[Verbo]

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

poner nervioso

poner nervioso

Ex: The last-minute presentation flustered the employee , who had to scramble to prepare .
to recoil
[Verbo]

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

retroceder

retroceder

Ex: recoiled from the sight of the gruesome accident , unable to look at the scene .

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.

to annoy someone, often over small matters

irritar

irritar

Ex: The ongoing chatter irritating her .
to outrage
[Verbo]

to cause someone to become extremely angry or shocked

indignar

indignar

Ex: Her actions on outraged a lot of people and led to a public outcry .
to vex
[Verbo]

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

irritar

irritar

Ex: His sarcastic comments vex me .

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

confundir

confundir

Ex: The unfamiliar confounded the elderly couple , leaving them unable to use their new device .
to smother
[Verbo]

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

sofocar, asfixiar

sofocar, asfixiar

Ex: The small town ’s gossip and expectations began smother her dreams of moving to a big city .
to lament
[Verbo]

to verbally express deep sadness over a loss or unfortunate situation

lamentar, llorar

lamentar, llorar

Ex: The mourners gathered lament the tragic death of their community leader .
woefully
[Adverbio]

with deep sadness and sorrow

lamentablemente, tristemente

lamentablemente, tristemente

Ex: After the loss , the defeated team walked off the woefully, reflecting on what went wrong .
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