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Humanités SAT - Émotions Négatives

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux émotions négatives, tels que "abhorrence", "poignant", "exaspérer", etc., dont vous aurez besoin pour réussir vos SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Humanities
embarrassment

the uncomfortable feeling of being ashamed, awkward, or self-conscious

gêne, embarras

gêne, embarras

Ex: Michael looked away in embarrassment after forgetting his colleague's name. 
distress

a state of severe mental or physical suffering

désarroi

désarroi

Ex: Emma was in obvious distress after hearing what had happened. 
abhorrence

a feeling of extreme hatred or aversion toward something or someone

répugnance, aversion

répugnance, aversion

Ex: The novel’s graphic depictions of cruelty left readers with a profound sense of abhorrence. 

Les descriptions graphiques de cruauté dans le roman ont laissé les lecteurs avec un profond sentiment d'aversion.

agitation

a state of extreme anxiety

agitation

agitation

Ex: His voice showed agitation during the argument. 

Sa voix montrait de l'agitation pendant la dispute.

dread
dread
[nom]

an intensely unpleasant emotion in response to danger or threat

effroi

effroi

Ex: The dread of public speaking made his hands shake before every presentation. 

L'angoisse de parler en public faisait trembler ses mains avant chaque présentation.

dejection

a state of low spirits, sadness, or melancholy

découragement, abattement, tristesse

découragement, abattement, tristesse

Ex: A wave of dejection swept over her as she received the news of her grandmother's passing. 

Une vague de déception l'envahit lorsqu'elle reçut la nouvelle du décès de sa grand-mère.

despair
despair
[nom]

the feeling or state of having lost all hope

désespoir

désespoir

Ex: He buried his face in his hands in despair. 
qualm
qualm
[nom]

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

scrupule

scrupule

Ex: Despite the lucrative offer, he felt a qualm about accepting the job because of the company's unethical practices. 

Malgré l'offre lucrative, il a ressenti un scrupule à accepter le poste en raison des pratiques contraires à l'éthique de l'entreprise.

dismay
dismay
[nom]

the sadness and worry provoked by an unpleasant surprise

désarroi

désarroi

Ex: The sudden storm filled us with dismay as we had no shelter nearby. 

La tempête soudaine nous a remplis de consternation car nous n'avions pas d'abri à proximité.

frenzy
frenzy
[nom]

a state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or agitation

frénésie, délire

frénésie, délire

Ex: The team worked in a frenzy to meet the tight deadline, barely stopping to rest. 

L'équipe a travaillé dans une frénésie pour respecter le délai serré, s'arrêtant à peine pour se reposer.

hysteria

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: The child's tantrum bordered on hysteria after his toy broke. 

La crise de colère de l'enfant frisait l'hystérie après que son jouet s'est cassé.

wrath
wrath
[nom]

an intense sense of rage

colère, rage

colère, rage

Ex: The betrayed lover's eyes burned with wrath as she confronted the unfaithful partner. 

Les yeux de l'amant trahi brûlaient de colère alors qu'elle confrontait le partenaire infidèle.

fright
fright
[nom]

a sudden feeling of fear

effroi

effroi

Ex: The loud noise caused a fright in the quiet room. 

Le bruit fort a provoqué une peur dans la pièce calme.

annoyance

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

irritation

irritation

Ex: His loud chewing was a frequent annoyance during meals. 

Son mastication bruyante était une source d'irritation fréquente pendant les repas.

revulsion

the feeling of hatred or disgust toward someone or something

répulsion, dégoût

répulsion, dégoût

Ex: His actions filled her with revulsion and anger. 

Ses actions l'ont remplie de répulsion et de colère.

consternation

a feeling of worry or shock after an unexpected, unpleasant event

consternation

consternation

Ex: He looked at the broken laptop in consternation. 

Il regarda l'ordinateur portable cassé avec consternation.

longing
longing
[nom]

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

nostalgie,  désir ardent

nostalgie, désir ardent

Ex: His longing for adventure drove him to travel to distant and exotic places. 

Son désir d'aventure l'a poussé à voyager vers des lieux lointains et exotiques.

aggression

hostile, threatening, or angry behavior that may involve violence

aggression

aggression

Ex: Sarah stepped away when his verbal aggression became more intense. 
twinge
twinge
[nom]

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

élancement, douleur

élancement, douleur

Ex: She felt a twinge of guilt when she realized she had forgotten her friend's birthday. 

Elle a ressenti une pincement de culpabilité quand elle a réalisé qu'elle avait oublié l'anniversaire de son amie.

anguish
anguish
[nom]

a state of extreme physical pain or mental distress

angoisse, détresse

angoisse, détresse

Ex: In moments of deep reflection, he would experience a surge of anguish over past mistakes and missed opportunities. 

Dans des moments de profonde réflexion, il ressentait une vague de détresse face aux erreurs passées et aux opportunités manquées.

horrific
horrific
[Adjectif]

causing intense fear, shock, or disgust

horrible, effroyable

horrible, effroyable

Ex: The news of the natural disaster was horrific, with images of destruction everywhere. 

Les nouvelles de la catastrophe naturelle étaient horribles, avec des images de destruction partout.

eerie
eerie
[Adjectif]

inspiring a sense of fear or unease

effrayant, inquiétant

effrayant, inquiétant

Ex: As night fell, the forest became an eerie place, with shadows playing tricks on the imagination. 

Alors que la nuit tombait, la forêt est devenue un endroit étrange, avec des ombres qui jouaient des tours à l'imagination.

unsettling
unsettling
[Adjectif]

causing feelings of unease, discomfort, or anxiety

inquiétant, dérangeant

inquiétant, dérangeant

Ex: His cold, piercing stare was deeply unsettling to those around him. 

Son regard froid et perçant était profondément dérangeant pour ceux qui l'entouraient.

sobering
sobering
[Adjectif]

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

grave, qui donne à réfléchir

grave, qui donne à réfléchir

Ex: His sobering words made us realize the gravity of the situation. 

Ses mots sérieux nous ont fait réaliser la gravité de la situation.

poignant
poignant
[Adjectif]

causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy

poignant

poignant

Ex: The poignant melody of the song stirred up memories of her childhood. 

La mélodie poignante de la chanson a réveillé des souvenirs de son enfance.

frantic
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: His frantic search for his lost wallet turned the house upside down. 

Sa recherche effrénée de son portefeuille perdu a mis la maison sens dessus dessous.

downcast
downcast
[Adjectif]

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

abattu, mélancolique

abattu, mélancolique

Ex: His downcast expression revealed the depth of his sadness. 

Son expression abatue révélait la profondeur de sa tristesse.

unnerving
unnerving
[Adjectif]

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

angoissant, inquiétant

angoissant, inquiétant

Ex: The sudden change in his behavior was unnerving for his friends. 

Le changement soudain dans son comportement était inquiétant pour ses amis.

incensed
incensed
[Adjectif]

filled with intense anger or fury

furieux, exaspéré

furieux, exaspéré

Ex: He became incensed when he discovered someone had vandalized his car. 

Il est devenu furieux lorsqu'il a découvert que quelqu'un avait vandalisé sa voiture.

petrified
petrified
[Adjectif]

frozen in place, often due to shock or fear

pétrifié, figé

pétrifié, figé

Ex: She stood petrified at the edge of the cliff, unable to take a step back. 

Elle se tenait pétrifiée au bord de la falaise, incapable de faire un pas en arrière.

wistful
wistful
[Adjectif]

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

pensif

pensif

Ex: The wistful melody of the song reminded him of bittersweet memories from his past. 

La mélodie nostalgique de la chanson lui rappelait des souvenirs doux-amers de son passé.

grim
grim
[Adjectif]

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

sombre, lugubre

sombre, lugubre

Ex: She wore a grim expression as she listened to the tragic story. 
desolate
desolate
[Adjectif]

feeling very lonely and sad

affligé, désespéré

affligé, désespéré

Ex: The desolate widow sat by the window, staring out at the empty street with tears in her eyes. 
plaintive
plaintive
[Adjectif]

showing sadness, typically in a mild manner

plaintif

plaintif

Ex: The plaintive melody of the song brought tears to their eyes. 

La mélodie plaintive de la chanson leur a tiré des larmes.

stunned
stunned
[Adjectif]

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

abasourdi, stupéfait

abasourdi, stupéfait

Ex: He felt stunned when he heard the news of his friend's sudden death. 

Il s'est senti abasourdi lorsqu'il a appris la nouvelle de la mort soudaine de son ami.

startled
startled
[Adjectif]

feeling suddenly surprised or shocked

effrayé, surpris

effrayé, surpris

Ex: He was startled when his cat suddenly jumped onto his lap. 

Il a été surpris lorsque son chat a soudainement sauté sur ses genoux.

restless
restless
[Adjectif]

feeling uneasy or nervous

agité, nerveux

agité, nerveux

Ex: The dog became restless as the thunderstorm approached, pacing around the house nervously. 

Le chien est devenu agité alors que l'orage approchait, faisant les cent pas dans la maison nerveusement.

alarmed
alarmed
[Adjectif]

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

alarmé

alarmé

Ex: He was alarmed by the sudden drop in his bank account balance. 

Il a été alarmé par la baisse soudaine du solde de son compte bancaire.

self-conscious
self-conscious
[Adjectif]

embarrassed or worried about one's appearance or actions

mal à l'aise

mal à l'aise

Ex: He became self-conscious when all eyes turned to him during the presentation, causing him to stumble over his words. 

Il est devenu gêné quand tous les regards se sont tournés vers lui pendant la présentation, ce qui l'a fait buter sur ses mots.

apprehensive
apprehensive
[Adjectif]

nervous or worried that something unpleasant may happen

craintif, inquiet

craintif, inquiet

Ex: He was apprehensive about the dentist appointment, fearing it would be painful. 
frustrated
frustrated
[Adjectif]

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

désespéré

désespéré

Ex: They felt frustrated by the lack of progress in resolving the ongoing conflict. 

Ils se sont sentis frustrés par le manque de progrès dans la résolution du conflit en cours.

uneasy
uneasy
[Adjectif]

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

mal à l'aise

mal à l'aise

Ex: He felt uneasy about the looming deadline, unsure if he would be able to finish the project on time. 
envious
envious
[Adjectif]

feeling unhappy or resentful because someone has something one wants

envieux,  jaloux

envieux, jaloux

Ex: His envious glances at his coworker's promotion were hard to miss. 

Ses regards envieux vers la promotion de son collègue étaient difficiles à manquer.

desperate
desperate
[Adjectif]

feeling or showing a loss of hope accompanied by severe distress

désespéré

désespéré

Ex: His desperate expression showed how little hope he had left. 
loath
loath
[Adjectif]

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

réticent

réticent

Ex: Jenna was loath to stay late at work again, as she wanted to get home to her family. 

Jenna était réticente à rester tard au travail encore une fois, car elle voulait rentrer chez elle auprès de sa famille.

to mourn
to mourn
[verbe]

to feel deeply sad usually due to someone's death

pleurer, être en deuil

pleurer, être en deuil

Ex: She continued to mourn the loss of her spouse for several months. 

Elle a continué à pleurer la perte de son conjoint pendant plusieurs mois.

to grieve
to grieve
[verbe]

to feel intense sorrow, especially because someone has died

chagriner, désoler

chagriner, désoler

Ex: Grieving the death of a pet, the child found solace in memories. 

Pleurant la mort d'un animal de compagnie, l'enfant a trouvé du réconfort dans les souvenirs.

to lament
to lament
[verbe]

to verbally express deep sadness over a loss or unfortunate situation

déplorer

déplorer

Ex: He lamented the passing of his childhood pet. 

Il déplora la disparition de son animal de compagnie d'enfance.

to humiliate

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

humilier

humilier

Ex: It's never acceptable to humiliate someone for their differences or vulnerabilities. 

Il n'est jamais acceptable d'humilier quelqu'un pour ses différences ou ses vulnérabilités.

to infuriate

to make someone extremely angry

rendre furieux, rendre furieuse

rendre furieux, rendre furieuse

Ex: The blatant disregard for the rules infuriated the coach. 

Le mépris flagrant des règles a exaspéré l'entraîneur.

to fluster
to fluster
[verbe]

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

troubler, agiter

troubler, agiter

Ex: Attempting to parallel park in heavy traffic flustered the new driver as she felt all eyes on her. 

Essayer de se garer en parallèle dans une circulation dense a déconcerté la nouvelle conductrice alors qu'elle sentait tous les regards sur elle.

to exasperate

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

exaspérer

exaspérer

Ex: In the peaceful neighborhood, the persistent noise from the neighboring construction site is exasperating residents, who are finding it difficult to get proper rest and relaxation. 

Dans le quartier paisible, le bruit persistant du chantier voisin exaspère les résidents, qui ont du mal à se reposer et à se détendre correctement.

to confound

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

confondre

confondre

Ex: The unexpected turn of events confounded the researchers, challenging their previous theories. 

Le tournant inattendu des événements a déconcerté les chercheurs, remettant en question leurs théories précédentes.

to outrage
to outrage
[verbe]

to cause someone to become extremely angry or shocked

scandaliser, choquer

scandaliser, choquer

Ex: His disrespectful remarks during the meeting outraged his colleagues. 

Ses remarques irrespectueuses pendant la réunion ont outré ses collègues.

to vex
to vex
[verbe]

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

contrarier, ennuyer

contrarier, ennuyer

Ex: His habit of tapping his pen on the desk during the lecture vexed the entire class. 

Son habitude de tapoter son stylo sur le bureau pendant le cours a vexé toute la classe.

to irritate

to annoy someone, often over small matters

irriter, agacer, énerver

irriter, agacer, énerver

Ex: The dog's persistent barking began to irritate the neighbors. 

Les aboiements persistants du chien ont commencé à irriter les voisins.

to smother
to smother
[verbe]

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

étouffer, couvrir

étouffer, couvrir

Ex: The intense workload at her job started to smother her, leaving her no time for herself. 

La charge de travail intense à son travail a commencé à étouffer, ne lui laissant plus de temps pour elle-même.

to yearn
to yearn
[verbe]

to have a strong and continuous desire for something

avoir très envie

avoir très envie

Ex: He yearns for a sense of purpose in his life. 

Il aspire à un sens dans sa vie.

to recoil
to recoil
[verbe]

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

reculer

reculer

Ex: When the ghostly figure appeared in the doorway, he recoiled in horror. 

Lorsque la figure fantomatique est apparue dans l'embrasure de la porte, il a reculé d'horreur.

woefully
woefully
[Adverbe]

in a manner that is extremely poor or unfortunate

lamentablement, malheureusement

lamentablement, malheureusement

Ex: The project was woefully behind schedule, causing concerns among the team. 

Le projet était lamentablement en retard, ce qui a suscité des inquiétudes au sein de l'équipe.

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