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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: Her voice trembled with indignation at the unfair accusation. 
skepticism
skepticism
[Sustantivo]

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

escepticismo

escepticismo

Ex: Her skepticism about the new diet fad led her to research its effectiveness before trying it. 
cynicism
cynicism
[Sustantivo]

a doubtful view toward others' honesty or intentions

cinismo

cinismo

Ex: The film highlighted the cynicism of modern society, where people often doubt the goodness in others. 
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: The team's early successes led to complacency, causing them to underestimate their competition in the final match. 
contempt
contempt
[Sustantivo]

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

desprecio

desprecio

Ex: She looked at his suggestion with contempt, dismissing it immediately. 
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: She felt resentment when she was left out. 
mania
mania
[Sustantivo]

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

manía,  pasión

manía, pasión

Ex: His mania for collecting rare coins led him to travel the world in search of unique pieces. 
brazen
brazen
[Adjetivo]

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

descarado, atrevido

descarado, atrevido

Ex: The employee's brazen attitude during the meeting surprised everyone as she openly challenged the boss's decisions. 
morose
morose
[Adjetivo]

having a sullen, gloomy, or pessimistic disposition

malhumorado

malhumorado

Ex: After receiving disappointing news, he became morose and withdrew from social interactions. 
sullen
sullen
[Adjetivo]

bad-tempered, gloomy, and usually silent

hosco, huraño

hosco, huraño

Ex: After losing the game, he sat in the corner with a sullen expression, refusing to talk to anyone. 
mercurial
mercurial
[Adjetivo]

prone to unpredicted and sudden changes

volátil

volátil

Ex: Her mercurial mood swings made it hard for friends to keep up. 
sheepish
sheepish
[Adjetivo]

showing a lack of confidence or courage in an awkward way

tímido, avergonzado

tímido, avergonzado

Ex: His sheepish demeanor in front of the crowd showed how nervous he was about public speaking. 
resignedly
resignedly
[Adverbio]

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

resignadamente, con resignación

resignadamente, con resignación

Ex: She sighed resignedly and started cleaning up the mess, knowing it was her responsibility. 
withdrawn
withdrawn
[Adjetivo]

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

introvertido

introvertido

Ex: Since starting at the new school, he became increasingly withdrawn, preferring to spend time alone. 
prone
prone
[Adjetivo]

having a tendency or inclination toward something

propenso, inclinado

propenso, inclinado

Ex: He is prone to making impulsive decisions. 
apt
apt
[Adjetivo]

having a natural tendency toward something

propenso, dispuesto

propenso, dispuesto

Ex: She is apt to excel in mathematics due to her strong analytical skills. 
apathy
apathy
[Sustantivo]

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

apatía

apatía

Ex: The student's apathy towards his studies was evident in his consistently low grades. 
reserve
reserve
[Sustantivo]

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

reserva

reserva

Ex: She admired his reserve during the heated argument, as he stayed calm and collected. 
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: He listened impassively to the news, not letting his true feelings show. 
rampant
rampant
[Adjetivo]

characterized by unchecked, aggressive, or uncontrollable behavior

desenfrenado

desenfrenado

Ex: Crime was rampant in the city after the blackout. 
sarcastic
sarcastic
[Adjetivo]

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

sarcástico, irónico

sarcástico, irónico

Ex: His sarcastic remarks often left others feeling offended or belittled. 
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: Her snobbish remarks about the neighborhood offended many of the residents. 
pejorative
pejorative
[Adjetivo]

having a negative or belittling connotation

peyorativo

peyorativo

Ex: She used pejorative language to describe her rival's work. 
disgruntled
disgruntled
[Adjetivo]

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

descontento, frustrado

descontento, frustrado

Ex: The disgruntled employee expressed frustration with the company's new policies during the meeting. 
pessimistic
pessimistic
[Adjetivo]

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

pesimista

pesimista

Ex: Despite their hard work, he remained pessimistic about the chances of success. 
to mistrust

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

desconfiar de

desconfiar de

Ex: His suspicious nature causes him to instinctively mistrust people's intentions until they prove otherwise. 
to belittle

to speak or express derogatory remarks about someone

denigrar

denigrar

Ex: She often belittles her colleagues, making them feel inadequate. 
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: I feel she is patronizing me by her constant attempts to explain things to me as if I'm incapable of understanding. 
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: The students couldn't help but snicker when the teacher made a funny mistake. 
to mock
to mock
[Verbo]

to ridicule someone or something in a disrespectful manner

burlar, mofarse

burlar, mofarse

Ex: She did not appreciate being mocked for her fashion choices at the party. 
to scoff
to scoff
[Verbo]

to mock with contempt

mofarse

mofarse

Ex: He scoffed at the idea of ghosts. 
to scowl
to scowl
[Verbo]

to frown in a sullen or angry way

fruncir el ceño

fruncir el ceño

Ex: She scowled at the noisy children. 
haughtily
haughtily
[Adverbio]

in a manner that shows arrogant superiority toward others

altivamente, con arrogancia

altivamente, con arrogancia

Ex: She haughtily dismissed the suggestion, believing her own ideas were far superior. 
blatantly
blatantly
[Adverbio]

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

descaradamente, flagrantemente

descaradamente, flagrantemente

Ex: He blatantly lied to the manager about finishing the project. 
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: He spoke pretentiously about his travels, exaggerating his experiences to seem more worldly. 
hesitant
hesitant
[Adjetivo]

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

vacilante, indeciso

vacilante, indeciso

Ex: The hesitant student stood at the front of the class, unsure whether to ask a question. 
offhand
offhand
[Adverbio]

In a dismissive or indifferent manner

sin pensarlo

sin pensarlo

Ex: He dismissed her concerns offhand, not realizing how important they were to her. 
outspoken
outspoken
[Adjetivo]

freely expressing one's opinions or ideas without holding back

franco, directo

franco, directo

Ex: The outspoken activist fearlessly spoke out against social injustices, rallying others to join the cause. 
forthright
forthright
[Adjetivo]

(of a person) straightforward in expressing thoughts or opinions

franco, directo

franco, directo

Ex: He is a forthright individual, always speaking his mind without hesitation. 
blunt
blunt
[Adjetivo]

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

directo, sincero

directo, sincero

Ex: Instead of sugarcoating the feedback, she gave a blunt assessment of the project's shortcomings. 
candid
candid
[Adjetivo]

open and direct about one's true feelings or intentions

franco

franco

Ex: She appreciated his candid feedback, which helped her understand her strengths and weaknesses. 
willful
willful
[Adjetivo]

stubbornly disregarding rules, advice, or the wishes of others

terco, obstinado

terco, obstinado

Ex: Despite the risks, her willful nature led her to pursue the dangerous expedition. 
bashful
bashful
[Adjetivo]

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

tímido

tímido

Ex: The bashful child hid behind their mother's leg when introduced to strangers at the party. 
solemn
solemn
[Adjetivo]

reflecting deep sincerity or a lack of humor

solemne

solemne

Ex: The solemn ceremony honored the sacrifices of those who served in the military. 
objective
objective
[Adjetivo]

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

objective

objective

Ex: The journalist strived to provide an objective report, presenting the facts without bias. 
matter-of-fact
matter-of-fact
[Adjetivo]

presenting information in a straightforward, unemotional, and practical manner

práctico, directo

práctico, directo

Ex: He gave a matter-of-fact explanation of the procedure, focusing solely on the necessary steps. 
timid
timid
[Adjetivo]

lacking confidence or courage

tímido

tímido

Ex: She was too timid to speak up during meetings, fearing she would say something wrong. 
detached
detached
[Adjetivo]

lacking interest or emotional involvement

distante

distante

Ex: His detached demeanor during the meeting made it clear he wasn't invested in the project. 
stern
stern
[Adjetivo]

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

serio, adusto

serio, adusto

Ex: The stern teacher maintained order in the classroom with her strict rules. 
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