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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
[Sustantivo]

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

indignación

indignación

Ex: She felt a surge of indignation when she heard the unfair criticism .Sintió una oleada de **indignación** cuando escuchó la crítica injusta.
skepticism
[Sustantivo]

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

escepticismo

escepticismo

Ex: The proposal was met with skepticism by the board , who questioned its feasibility .La propuesta fue recibida con **escepticismo** por la junta, que cuestionó su viabilidad.
cynicism
[Sustantivo]

a doubtful view toward others' honesty or intentions

cinismo

cinismo

Ex: While some view cynicism as a protective mechanism against disappointment and deceit , others argue that it can foster negativity and inhibit genuine connection and cooperation .Mientras que algunos ven el **cinismo** como un mecanismo de protección contra la decepción y el engaño, otros argumentan que puede fomentar la negatividad e inhibir la conexión y cooperación genuinas.
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: Complacency set in after years of steady growth, and the business failed to innovate.La **complacencia** se instaló después de años de crecimiento constante, y el negocio no logró innovar.
contempt
[Sustantivo]

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

desprecio

desprecio

Ex: His actions were filled with contempt for authority .Sus acciones estaban llenas de **desprecio** por la autoridad.
disdain
[Sustantivo]

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

desdén

desdén

resentment
[Sustantivo]

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

resentimiento

resentimiento

mania
[Sustantivo]

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

manía,  pasión

manía, pasión

Ex: The author 's mania for writing drove him to publish several books in a short span of time .La **manía** del autor por escribir lo llevó a publicar varios libros en un corto período de tiempo.
brazen
[Adjetivo]

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

descarado, atrevido

descarado, atrevido

Ex: The company's brazen advertising campaign pushed boundaries by addressing taboo subjects to attract attention.La campaña publicitaria **descarada** de la empresa traspasó los límites al abordar temas tabú para llamar la atención.
morose
[Adjetivo]

having a sullen, gloomy, or pessimistic disposition

malhumorado

malhumorado

Ex: The somber music playing in the background heightened the morose tone of the movie.La música sombría que sonaba de fondo intensificó el tono **sombrío** de la película.
sullen
[Adjetivo]

bad-tempered, gloomy, and usually silent

hosco, huraño

hosco, huraño

Ex: His sullen demeanor made it clear he was n't happy about the decision , but he said nothing .Su actitud **huraña** dejó claro que no estaba contento con la decisión, pero no dijo nada.
mercurial
[Adjetivo]

prone to unpredicted and sudden changes

volátil

volátil

Ex: Their relationship was strained by his mercurial attitude and frequent outbursts .Su relación se vio tensa por su actitud **voluble** y sus frecuentes arrebatos.
sheepish
[Adjetivo]

showing a lack of confidence or courage in an awkward way

tímido, avergonzado

tímido, avergonzado

Ex: The shy student gave a sheepish nod when the teacher asked if he needed help .El estudiante tímido hizo un asentimiento **avergonzado** cuando el profesor le preguntó si necesitaba ayuda.
resignedly
[Adverbio]

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

resignadamente, con resignación

resignadamente, con resignación

Ex: She watched resignedly as the rain ruined her outdoor event , accepting there was nothing she could do about it .Ella miró **resignadamente** cómo la lluvia arruinaba su evento al aire libre, aceptando que no había nada que pudiera hacer al respecto.
withdrawn
[Adjetivo]

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

introvertido

introvertido

Ex: After the breakup, she became withdrawn and avoided social gatherings for a while.Después de la ruptura, se volvió **retraída** y evitó las reuniones sociales por un tiempo.
prone
[Adjetivo]

having a tendency or inclination toward something

propenso, inclinado

propenso, inclinado

Ex: Without regular maintenance , old cars are prone to mechanical failures .Sin mantenimiento regular, los coches viejos son **propensos** a fallos mecánicos.
apt
[Adjetivo]

having a natural tendency toward something

propenso, dispuesto

propenso, dispuesto

Ex: He is apt to take on leadership roles , given his confident and assertive personality .Él es **propenso** a asumir roles de liderazgo, dada su personalidad segura y asertiva.
apathy
[Sustantivo]

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

apatía

apatía

Ex: Addressing the problem of voter apathy became a priority for the campaign , aiming to increase civic engagement and participation .
reserve
[Sustantivo]

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

reserva

reserva

Ex: The politician 's reserve in responding to criticism helped him maintain his professional image .La **reserva** del político al responder a las críticas le ayudó a mantener su imagen profesional.
disposition
[Sustantivo]

the usual attitude of a person in any given circumstance

tendencia

tendencia

impassively
[Adverbio]

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

impasiblemente, sin emoción

impasiblemente, sin emoción

Ex: The soldier stood impassively at attention , undisturbed by the noise and activity around him .El soldado permaneció **impasiblemente** firme, imperturbable por el ruido y la actividad a su alrededor.
rampant
[Adjetivo]

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

desenfrenado

desenfrenado

Ex: Misinformation on social media is rampant during crises .La desinformación en las redes sociales es **desenfrenada** durante las crisis.
sarcastic
[Adjetivo]

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

sarcástico, irónico

sarcástico, irónico

Ex: He could n't resist making a sarcastic remark about her outfit , despite knowing it would hurt her feelings .No pudo resistirse a hacer un comentario **sarcástico** sobre su atuendo, a pesar de saber que heriría sus sentimientos.
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: His snobbish behavior alienated him from his colleagues , who found his superiority complex irritating .Su comportamiento **esnob** lo alejó de sus colegas, quienes encontraban irritante su complejo de superioridad.
pejorative
[Adjetivo]

having tones of humiliation, insult, disrespect, or disapproval

peyorativo

peyorativo

disgruntled
[Adjetivo]

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

descontento, frustrado

descontento, frustrado

Ex: The disgruntled residents protested against the new housing development in their neighborhood .Los residentes **descontentos** protestaron contra el nuevo desarrollo de viviendas en su vecindario.
pessimistic
[Adjetivo]

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

pesimista

pesimista

Ex: The pessimistic tone of his writing reflected the author 's bleak perspective on life .El tono **pesimista** de su escritura reflejaba la perspectiva sombría del autor sobre la vida.

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 speak or express derogatory remarks about someone

denigrar

denigrar

Ex: If the proposal is rejected , disgruntled colleagues might belittle the presenter .Si la propuesta es rechazada, colegas descontentos podrían **menospreciar** al presentador.

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
[Verbo]

to laugh quietly in a sneaky or mocking way

reírse disimuladamente, soltar una risita

reírse disimuladamente, soltar una risita

Ex: The mischievous student snickered behind the teacher 's back during the lecture .El estudiante travieso **se rió entre dientes** detrás de la espalda del profesor durante la clase.
to mock
[Verbo]

to ridicule someone or something in a disrespectful manner

burlar, mofarse

burlar, mofarse

Ex: The crowd mocked his nervous speech .La multitud **burló** su discurso nervioso.
to scoff
[Verbo]

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

mofarse

mofarse

Ex: When the teacher introduces a new teaching method , a few skeptical students scoff at the idea .Cuando el profesor introduce un nuevo método de enseñanza, unos pocos estudiantes escépticos **se burlan** de la idea.
to scowl
[Verbo]

to frown in a sullen or angry way

fruncir el ceño

fruncir el ceño

haughtily
[Adverbio]

in a manner that shows arrogant superiority toward others

altivamente, con arrogancia

altivamente, con arrogancia

Ex: The aristocrat looked down haughtily at the commoners , convinced of his own importance .El aristócrata miró **altivamente** a los plebeyos, convencido de su propia importancia.
blatantly
[Adverbio]

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

descaradamente, flagrantemente

descaradamente, flagrantemente

Ex: The student blatantly cheated on the exam by looking at another student 's answers .
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: His pretentiously long and complex explanation only confused the audience further .Su explicación **pretenciosamente** larga y compleja solo confundió aún más a la audiencia.
hesitant
[Adjetivo]

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

vacilante, indeciso

vacilante, indeciso

Ex: The actor was hesitant to take on the emotionally demanding role in the play .El actor estaba **vacilante** en asumir el papel emocionalmente exigente en la obra.
offhand
[Adverbio]

In a dismissive or indifferent manner

sin pensarlo

sin pensarlo

Ex: He mentioned the error offhand, without acknowledging the impact it had on the project.Mencionó el error **sin pensar**, sin reconocer el impacto que tuvo en el proyecto.
outspoken
[Adjetivo]

freely expressing one's opinions or ideas without holding back

franco, directo

franco, directo

Ex: The outspoken journalist fearlessly exposed corruption and wrongdoing , regardless of the risks .El periodista **directo** expuso sin miedo la corrupción y las fechorías, sin importar los riesgos.
forthright
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) straightforward in expressing thoughts or opinions

franco, directo

franco, directo

Ex: His forthright manner can sometimes be blunt , but it 's always honest .Su manera **directa** puede a veces ser brusca, pero siempre es honesta.
blunt
[Adjetivo]

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

directo, sincero

directo, sincero

Ex: The teacher 's blunt criticism of the student 's performance was demoralizing .La crítica **directa** del profesor sobre el desempeño del estudiante fue desmoralizadora.
candid
[Adjetivo]

open and direct about one's true feelings or intentions

franco

franco

Ex: Being candid about his intentions from the start helped build trust in their relationship .Ser **sincero** sobre sus intenciones desde el principio ayudó a construir confianza en su relación.
willful
[Adjetivo]

stubbornly disregarding rules, advice, or the wishes of others

terco, obstinado

terco, obstinado

Ex: The willful dog made training sessions particularly challenging .El perro **obstinado** hizo que las sesiones de entrenamiento fueran particularmente desafiantes.
bashful
[Adjetivo]

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

tímido

tímido

Ex: Even though he liked her , his bashful nature prevented him from asking her out on a date .Aunque le gustaba, su naturaleza **tímida** le impedía invitarla a salir.
solemn
[Adjetivo]

reflecting deep sincerity or a lack of humor

solemne

solemne

Ex: The solemn vows exchanged at the wedding reflected their deep commitment to one another .Los votos **solemnes** intercambiados en la boda reflejaban su profundo compromiso mutuo.
objective
[Adjetivo]

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

objective

objective

Ex: A good judge must remain objective in every case .Un buen juez debe permanecer **objetivo** en cada caso.
matter-of-fact
[Adjetivo]

presenting information in a straightforward, unemotional, and practical manner

práctico, directo

práctico, directo

Ex: His matter-of-fact recounting of the events left no room for speculation or emotional interpretation .Su relato **matter-of-fact** de los eventos no dejó espacio para la especulación o la interpretación emocional.
timid
[Adjetivo]

lacking confidence or courage

tímido

tímido

Ex: The timid child clung to their parent 's leg , feeling overwhelmed in the crowded room .El niño **tímido** se aferraba a la pierna de su padre, sintiéndose abrumado en la habitación llena de gente.
detached
[Adjetivo]

lacking interest or emotional involvement

distante

distante

Ex: The protagonist’s detached attitude towards his relationships highlighted his struggle with emotional connection.La actitud **desapegada** del protagonista hacia sus relaciones destacó su lucha con la conexión emocional.
stern
[Adjetivo]

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

serio, adusto

serio, adusto

Ex: She maintained a stern expression while addressing the team about their responsibilities .Mantuvo una expresión **severa** al dirigirse al equipo sobre sus responsabilidades.
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