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Comprensión del Examen ACT - Actitudes Negativas y Neutrales

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con actitudes negativas y neutrales, como "tímido", "ceño fruncido", "desprecio", etc., que te ayudarán a superar tus ACT.

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Essential Vocabulary for ACT
indignation
indignation
[Sustantivo]

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

indignación

indignación

Ex: The community's indignation grew as the scandal unfolded. 

La indignación de la comunidad creció a medida que se desarrollaba el escándalo.

skepticism
skepticism
[Sustantivo]

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

escepticismo

escepticismo

Ex: Despite the company's assurances, there was widespread skepticism among the employees about the new policy. 

A pesar de las garantías de la empresa, hubo un escepticismo generalizado entre los empleados sobre la nueva política.

cynicism
cynicism
[Sustantivo]

a doubtful view toward others' honesty or intentions

cinismo

cinismo

Ex: Cynicism often leads individuals to question the sincerity of others' actions, suspecting that ulterior motives drive even the most seemingly altruistic behaviors. 

El cinismo a menudo lleva a las personas a cuestionar la sinceridad de las acciones de los demás, sospechando que motivos ocultos impulsan incluso los comportamientos aparentemente más altruistas.

complacency
complacency
[Sustantivo]

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

complacencia, satisfacción propia

complacencia, satisfacción propia

Ex: She warned against complacency, urging her colleagues to stay vigilant and proactive. 

Ella advirtió contra la complacencia, instando a sus colegas a mantenerse vigilantes y proactivos.

contempt
contempt
[Sustantivo]

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

desprecio

desprecio

Ex: The politician’s contempt for his opponents was clear during the debate. 

El desprecio del político por sus oponentes fue claro durante el debate.

disdain
disdain
[Sustantivo]

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

desdén

desdén

resentment
resentment
[Sustantivo]

a lasting feeling of anger or bitterness because of unfair treatment

resentimiento

resentimiento

Ex: Years of resentment grew between the two brothers. 

Años de resentimiento crecieron entre los dos hermanos.

mania
mania
[Sustantivo]

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

manía,  pasión

manía, pasión

Ex: The artist's mania for perfection was evident in every detail of his work. 

La manía del artista por la perfección era evidente en cada detalle de su obra.

brazen
brazen
[Adjetivo]

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

descarado, atrevido

descarado, atrevido

Ex: Despite the criticism, the politician remained brazen, continuing to make controversial statements without hesitation. 

A pesar de las críticas, el político se mantuvo descarado, continuando haciendo declaraciones controvertidas sin dudarlo.

morose
morose
[Adjetivo]

having a sullen, gloomy, or pessimistic disposition

malhumorado

malhumorado

Ex: Her morose expression hinted at the challenges she was facing in her personal life. 

Su expresión morosa insinuaba los desafíos que enfrentaba en su vida personal.

sullen
sullen
[Adjetivo]

bad-tempered, gloomy, and usually silent

hosco, huraño

hosco, huraño

Ex: She greeted his cheerful "good morning" with a sullen nod, still upset about their argument the night before. 

Ella respondió a su alegre "buenos días" con un asentimiento huraño, todavía molesta por su discusión de la noche anterior.

mercurial
mercurial
[Adjetivo]

prone to unpredicted and sudden changes

volátil

volátil

Ex: The weather in the region is known for being mercurial, shifting rapidly. 

El clima en la región es conocido por ser voluble, cambiando rápidamente.

sheepish
sheepish
[Adjetivo]

showing a lack of confidence or courage in an awkward way

tímido, avergonzado

tímido, avergonzado

Ex: She felt sheepish during the interview, stumbling over her words and avoiding eye contact. 

Se sintió avergonzada durante la entrevista, tropezando con sus palabras y evitando el contacto visual.

resignedly
resignedly
[Adverbio]

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

resignadamente, con resignación

resignadamente, con resignación

Ex: The team accepted the defeat resignedly, understanding that they had done their best. 

El equipo aceptó la derrota resignadamente, entendiendo que habían hecho todo lo posible.

withdrawn
withdrawn
[Adjetivo]

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

introvertido

introvertido

Ex: His withdrawn behavior worried his friends, who tried to encourage him to join them more often. 

Su comportamiento retraído preocupaba a sus amigos, quienes intentaban animarlo a unirse a ellos con más frecuencia.

prone
prone
[Adjetivo]

having a tendency or inclination toward something

propenso, inclinado

propenso, inclinado

Ex: Athletes are often prone to injuries due to intense training. 

Los atletas suelen ser propensos a lesiones debido al entrenamiento intenso.

apt
apt
[Adjetivo]

having a natural tendency toward something

propenso, dispuesto

propenso, dispuesto

Ex: Children are apt to mimic the behaviors they observe in adults. 

Los niños son propensos a imitar los comportamientos que observan en los adultos.

apathy
apathy
[Sustantivo]

a general lack of interest, concern, or enthusiasm toward things in life

apatía

apatía

Ex: Her apathy towards the company's goals and objectives was reflected in her lackluster performance at work. 

Su apatía hacia los objetivos y metas de la empresa se reflejaba en su rendimiento mediocre en el trabajo.

reserve
reserve
[Sustantivo]

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

reserva

reserva

Ex: His reserve in social situations made him appear thoughtful but a little distant. 

Su reserva en situaciones sociales lo hacía parecer reflexivo pero un poco distante.

disposition
disposition
[Sustantivo]

the usual attitude of a person in any given circumstance

tendencia

tendencia

impassively
impassively
[Adverbio]

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

impasiblemente, sin emoción

impasiblemente, sin emoción

Ex: The judge impassively delivered the verdict, maintaining a neutral expression throughout. 

El juez dictó el veredicto impasiblemente, manteniendo una expresión neutral en todo momento.

rampant
rampant
[Adjetivo]

characterized by unchecked, aggressive, or uncontrollable behavior

desenfrenado

desenfrenado

Ex: Rumors ran rampant, fueling public panic. 

Los rumores se extendieron descontroladamente, alimentando el pánico público.

sarcastic
sarcastic
[Adjetivo]

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

sarcástico, irónico

sarcástico, irónico

Ex: The sarcastic tone of his voice made it clear he was not impressed with the proposal. 

El tono sarcástico de su voz dejó claro que no estaba impresionado con la propuesta.

snobbish
snobbish
[Adjetivo]

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

esnob, altanero

esnob, altanero

Ex: The restaurant's snobbish staff made the diners feel unwelcome and undervalued. 

El personal esnob del restaurante hizo que los comensales se sintieran poco acogidos y subestimados.

pejorative
pejorative
[Adjetivo]

having a negative or belittling connotation

peyorativo

peyorativo

Ex: His pejorative remarks alienated the audience. 

Sus comentarios peyorativos alienaron a la audiencia.

disgruntled
disgruntled
[Adjetivo]

feeling dissatisfied, often due to a sense of unfair treatment or disappointment

descontento, frustrado

descontento, frustrado

Ex: The disgruntled passengers complained about the delayed flight and lack of communication from the airline staff. 

Los pasajeros descontentos se quejaron por el vuelo retrasado y la falta de comunicación del personal de la aerolínea.

pessimistic
pessimistic
[Adjetivo]

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

pesimista

pesimista

Ex: He had a pessimistic view of the economy, believing that a recession was imminent. 

Tenía una visión pesimista de la economía, creyendo que una recesión era inminente.

to mistrust

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

desconfiar de

desconfiar de

Ex: He is mistrusting his instincts lately and second-guessing all of his decisions. 

Últimamente desconfía de sus instintos y está cuestionando todas sus decisiones.

to belittle

to speak or express derogatory remarks about someone

denigrar

denigrar

Ex: If the mistake happens again, the manager will likely belittle the employee. 

Si el error ocurre nuevamente, es probable que el gerente menosprecie al empleado.

to patronize

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

tratar con condescendencia

tratar con condescendencia

Ex: The salesperson was patronizing the customer, making them feel inferior and inadequate. 

El vendedor estaba tratando con condescendencia al cliente, haciéndolo sentir inferior e inadecuado.

to snicker
to snicker
[Verbo]

to laugh quietly in a sneaky or mocking way

reírse disimuladamente, soltar una risita

reírse disimuladamente, soltar una risita

Ex: As they watched the clumsy dance, a few audience members began to snicker. 

Mientras observaban el torpe baile, algunos miembros del público comenzaron a reírse disimuladamente.

to mock
to mock
[Verbo]

to ridicule someone or something in a disrespectful manner

burlar, mofarse

burlar, mofarse

Ex: His friends would mock him for being overly cautious, not realizing it was due to past experiences. 

Sus amigos se burlaban de él por ser demasiado cauteloso, sin darse cuenta de que se debía a experiencias pasadas.

to scoff
to scoff
[Verbo]

to mock with contempt

mofarse

mofarse

Ex: The critics scoffed at the new invention. 

Los críticos se burlaron del nuevo invento.

to scowl
to scowl
[Verbo]

to frown in a sullen or angry way

fruncir el ceño

fruncir el ceño

Ex: The teacher scowled in disapproval. 

El maestro frunció el ceño en señal de desaprobación.

haughtily
haughtily
[Adverbio]

in a manner that shows arrogant superiority toward others

altivamente, con arrogancia

altivamente, con arrogancia

Ex: He spoke haughtily to his coworkers, as if he were the only one capable of understanding the project. 

Habló con arrogancia a sus compañeros de trabajo, como si fuera el único capaz de entender el proyecto.

blatantly
blatantly
[Adverbio]

in an open and unashamed way, especially when violating rules or norms

descaradamente, flagrantemente

descaradamente, flagrantemente

Ex: She blatantly cut in line without acknowledging anyone. 

Ella descarnadamente se coló en la fila sin saludar a nadie.

pretentiously
pretentiously
[Adverbio]

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

pretenciosamente, de manera pretenciosa

pretenciosamente, de manera pretenciosa

Ex: The critic wrote pretentiously, using obscure vocabulary to seem more knowledgeable. 

El crítico escribió pretenciosamente, usando vocabulario oscuro para parecer más conocedor.

hesitant
hesitant
[Adjetivo]

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

vacilante, indeciso

vacilante, indeciso

Ex: The hesitant driver cautiously approached the intersection, unsure of the right of way. 

El conductor vacilante se acercó con cautela al cruce, inseguro del derecho de paso.

offhand
offhand
[Adverbio]

In a dismissive or indifferent manner

sin pensarlo

sin pensarlo

Ex: He brushed off the suggestion offhand, without giving it any serious thought. 

Descartó la sugerencia sin pensarlo, sin darle ninguna consideración seria.

outspoken
outspoken
[Adjetivo]

freely expressing one's opinions or ideas without holding back

franco, directo

franco, directo

Ex: His outspoken criticism of the government policies sparked debates among policymakers and citizens alike. 

Sus críticas francas a las políticas del gobierno provocaron debates entre los responsables políticos y los ciudadanos por igual.

forthright
forthright
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) straightforward in expressing thoughts or opinions

franco, directo

franco, directo

Ex: She appreciated his forthright approach to the situation. 

Ella apreció su enfoque directo de la situación.

blunt
blunt
[Adjetivo]

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

directo, sincero

directo, sincero

Ex: The politician's blunt response to the reporter's question revealed a lack of diplomacy. 

La respuesta directa del político a la pregunta del periodista reveló una falta de diplomacia.

candid
candid
[Adjetivo]

open and direct about one's true feelings or intentions

franco

franco

Ex: Despite the discomfort, she decided to be candid about her concerns during the meeting. 

A pesar de la incomodidad, decidió ser sincera acerca de sus preocupaciones durante la reunión.

willful
willful
[Adjetivo]

stubbornly disregarding rules, advice, or the wishes of others

terco, obstinado

terco, obstinado

Ex: The willful teenager refused to follow the school dress code, wearing whatever she liked. 

La adolescente testaruda se negó a seguir el código de vestimenta de la escuela, vistiendo lo que le gustaba.

bashful
bashful
[Adjetivo]

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

tímido

tímido

Ex: He became bashful whenever someone complimented his artwork, blushing and looking away. 

Se ponía tímido cada vez que alguien elogiaba su obra de arte, sonrojándose y mirando hacia otro lado.

solemn
solemn
[Adjetivo]

reflecting deep sincerity or a lack of humor

solemne

solemne

Ex: The mood in the room turned solemn as they remembered their late friend. 

El ambiente en la habitación se volvió solemne mientras recordaban a su amigo fallecido.

objective
objective
[Adjetivo]

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

objective

objective

Ex: The court appointed an objective mediator to help resolve the dispute between the two parties. 

El tribunal designó un mediador objetivo para ayudar a resolver la disputa entre las dos partes.

matter-of-fact
matter-of-fact
[Adjetivo]

presenting information in a straightforward, unemotional, and practical manner

práctico, directo

práctico, directo

Ex: The police officer's matter-of-fact tone reassured the witnesses during the investigation. 

El tono directo del oficial de policía tranquilizó a los testigos durante la investigación.

timid
timid
[Adjetivo]

lacking confidence or courage

tímido

tímido

Ex: His timid demeanor made it difficult for him to ask for help when he needed it. 

Su actitud tímida hacía difícil para él pedir ayuda cuando la necesitaba.

detached
detached
[Adjetivo]

lacking interest or emotional involvement

distante

distante

Ex: His detached reaction to the news of his promotion suggested he was not particularly thrilled. 

Su reacción desapegada ante la noticia de su ascenso sugería que no estaba particularmente emocionado.

stern
stern
[Adjetivo]

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

serio, adusto

serio, adusto

Ex: The stern judge delivered a harsh sentence to the defendant, emphasizing the severity of the crime. 

El juez severo dictó una sentencia dura al acusado, enfatizando la gravedad del delito.

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