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Humanités SAT - Émotions négatives

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux émotions négatives, tels que « horreur », « poignant », « exaspérer », etc. dont vous aurez besoin pour réussir vos SAT.

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SAT Vocabulary for Humanities

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

gêne, embarras

gêne, embarras

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

a state of extreme emotional pain or suffering

désarroi

désarroi

Ex: His face showed clear signs distress.

a feeling of extreme hatred or aversion toward something or someone

abomination, haine

abomination, haine

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

a state of extreme anxiety

agitation

agitation

dread
[nom]

an intensely unpleasant emotion in response to danger or threat

effroi

effroi

a state of low spirits, sadness, or melancholy

découragement, abattement, tristesse

découragement, abattement, tristesse

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

a feeling of total hopelessness

désespoir

désespoir

qualm
[nom]

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

scrupule

scrupule

Ex: The judge qualms about the fairness of the trial , given the lack of evidence .
dismay
[nom]

the sadness and worry provoked by an unpleasant surprise

désarroi

désarroi

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

a state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or agitation

frénésie, fureur

frénésie, fureur

Ex: Her mind was in frenzy as she tried to remember all the details for her speech .

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

hystérie

hystérie

Ex: She was hysteria after hearing the shocking news .
wrath
[nom]

an intense sense of rage

colère, rage

colère, rage

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

fear that is felt suddenly

effroi

effroi

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

irritation

irritation

Ex: The frequent software glitches were annoyance to the users .

the feeling of hatred or disgust toward someone or something

répulsion, dégoût

répulsion, dégoût

Ex: She spoke revulsion about the inhumane treatment of animals .

a feeling of shock or confusion

consternation

consternation

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

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

longing, désir ardent

longing, désir ardent

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

hatred and anger that could lead to violent or threatening behavior

aggression

aggression

twinge
[nom]

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

élancement, douleur

élancement, douleur

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

a state of extreme physical pain or mental distress

angoisse, souffrance

angoisse, souffrance

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

causing intense fear, shock, or disgust

horrifique, terrifiant

horrifique, terrifiant

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

inspiring a sense of fear or unease

étrange, sinistre

étrange, sinistre

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

causing feelings of unease, discomfort, or anxiety

dérangeant, inquiétant

dérangeant, inquiétant

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

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

sérieux, réaliste

sérieux, réaliste

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

causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy

poignant

poignant

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

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

dans tous ses états, hors de soi

dans tous ses états, hors de soi

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

(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
[Adjectif]

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

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

filled with intense anger or fury

furieux, indigné

furieux, indigné

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

frozen in place, often due to shock or fear

pétrifié, figé

pétrifié, figé

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

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

pensif

pensif

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

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

sombre, lugubre

sombre, lugubre

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

feeling very lonely and sad

affligé, désespéré

affligé, désespéré

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

showing sadness, typically in a mild manner

plaintif

plaintif

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

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

étonné, stupéfait

étonné, stupéfait

Ex: She was stunned by the beauty of the sunset over the ocean.
startled
[Adjectif]

feeling suddenly surprised or shocked

surpris, effrayé

surpris, effrayé

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

feeling uneasy or nervous

inquiet, agité

inquiet, agité

Ex: The hot and humid weather made everyone restless and uncomfortable .
alarmed
[Adjectif]

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

alarmé

alarmé

Ex: The sudden drop in temperature left the hikers alarmed and searching for shelter.
self-conscious
[Adjectif]

embarrassed or worried about one's appearance or actions

mal à l'aise

mal à l'aise

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

nervous or worried that something unpleasant may happen

craintif, inquiet

craintif, inquiet

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

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

désespéré

désespéré

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

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

mal à l'aise

mal à l'aise

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

feeling unhappy or resentful because someone has something one wants

envieux, jaloux

envieux, jaloux

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

feeling or showing deep sadness mixed with hopelessness and emotional pain

désespéré

désespéré

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

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

réticent

réticent

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

to feel deeply sad usually due to someone's death

pleurer, faire le deuil de

pleurer, faire le deuil de

Ex: Friends and family supported each other as mourned the sudden loss .
to grieve
[verbe]

to feel intense sorrow, especially because someone has died

chagriner, désoler

chagriner, désoler

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

to verbally express deep sadness over a loss or unfortunate situation

déplorer

déplorer

Ex: The mourners gathered lament the tragic death of their community leader .

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

humilier

humilier

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

to make someone extremely angry

rendre furieux, rendre furieuse

rendre furieux, rendre furieuse

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

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

troubler, agiter

troubler, agiter

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

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

exaspérer

exaspérer

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

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

confondre

confondre

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

to cause someone to become extremely angry or shocked

scandaliser, choquer

scandaliser, choquer

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

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

contrarier, ennuyer

contrarier, ennuyer

Ex: His sarcastic comments vex me .

to annoy someone, often over small matters

irriter, agacer, énerver

irriter, agacer, énerver

Ex: The ongoing chatter irritating her .
to smother
[verbe]

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

étouffer, suffoquer

étouffer, suffoquer

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

to have a strong and continuous desire for something

avoir très envie

avoir très envie

Ex: The yearns to create work that resonates with people .
to recoil
[verbe]

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

reculer

reculer

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

in a manner that is extremely poor or unfortunate

lamentablement, désespérément

lamentablement, désespérément

Ex: The communication between the departments was woefully inadequate, resulting in confusion.
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