Compétence en Lecture pour l'Examen ACT - Émotions négatives

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

gêne, embarras

great anxiety, pain, or unhappiness

désarroi

a feeling of extreme hatred or aversion toward something or someone

haine, répulsion

a state of extreme anxiety

agitation

an intensely unpleasant emotion in response to danger or threat

effroi

a state of low spirits, sadness, or melancholy

découragement, abattement, tristesse

a feeling of total hopelessness

désespoir

a slight feeling of nausea or unease, often temporary

nausée, malaise

the sadness and worry provoked by an unpleasant surprise

désarroi

a state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or agitation

frénésie, agitation

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

hystérie

an intense sense of rage

colère, rage

fear that is felt suddenly

effroi

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

irritation

the feeling of hatred or disgust toward someone or something

révulsion, haut-le-cœur

a feeling of shock or confusion

consternation

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

nostalgie, désir ardent

hatred and anger that could lead to violent or threatening behavior

aggression

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

élancement, douleur

a state of extreme physical pain or mental distress

angoisse, souffrance

causing intense fear, shock, or disgust

horrifique, terrifiant

inspiring a sense of fear or unease

étrange, sinistre

causing feelings of unease, discomfort, or anxiety

dérangeant, inquiétant

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

sérieux, réaliste

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

pensif

causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy

poignant

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

dans tous ses états, hors de soi

(of a person) melancholic and full of grief

abattu, découragé

causing someone to feel uneasy, anxious, or uncomfortable

dérangeant, angoissant

filled with intense anger or fury

indigné, furieux

frozen in place, often due to shock or fear

pétrifié, gelé

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

sombre, lugubre

feeling very lonely and sad

affligé, désespéré

showing sadness, typically in a mild manner

plaintif

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

stupéfait, étonné

feeling uneasy or nervous

agité, inquiet

embarrassed or worried about one's appearance or actions

mal à l'aise

nervous or worried that something unpleasant may happen

craintif, inquiet

feeling irritated and upset because of being unable to achieve something or change an unwanted situation

désespéré

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

mal à l'aise

feeling unhappy or resentful because someone has something one wants

envieux, jaloux

feeling suddenly surprised or shocked

surpris, étonné

feeling fearful or worried, often in response to a sudden or unexpected event

alarmé

feeling so hopeless that one is willing to take any action, regardless of the possible consequences

désespéré

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

réticent

to feel deeply sad usually due to someone's death

faire le deuil, se lamenter

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

humilier

to feel intense sorrow, especially because someone has died

chagriner, désoler

to have a strong and continuous desire for something

avoir très envie

to make someone extremely angry

rendre furieux, rendre furieuse

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

troubler, agiter

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

reculer

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

exaspérer

to annoy someone, often over small matters

irriter, agacer, énerver

to cause someone to become extremely angry or shocked

scandaliser, choquer

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

contrarier, ennuyer

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

confondre

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

ècraser, étouffer

to verbally express deep sadness over a loss or unfortunate situation

déplorer

with deep sadness and sorrow

lamentablement, tristement