Compétence en Lecture pour l'Examen ACT - Attitudes négatives et neutres

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

indignation

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

scepticisme, doute

a doubtful view toward others' honesty or intentions

scepticisme

a feeling of self-satisfaction or contentment, often accompanied by a lack of awareness of potential dangers

auto-satisfaction, contentement

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

mépris, dédain

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

dédain

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

rancune

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

mania, manie

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

effronté, éhonté

having a sullen, gloomy, or pessimistic disposition

morose, sombre

bad-tempered, gloomy, and usually silent

renfrogné, maussade

prone to unpredicted and sudden changes

changeant

showing a lack of confidence or courage in an awkward way

timide, confus

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

avec résignation, résignéement

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

renfermé, introverti

having a tendency or inclination toward something

enclin, susceptible

having a natural tendency toward something

enclin à, prédisposé à

the lack of interest, concern, emotions for things

apathie

the quality that makes someone refrain from sharing their thoughts or feelings with others

réserve

the usual attitude of a person in any given circumstance

tempérament, naturel

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

impassiblement, sans émotion

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

effréné, galopant

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

sarcastique

displaying an attitude of superiority toward those perceived as inferior, often due to social status, wealth, or education

snob, prétentieux

having tones of humiliation, insult, disrespect, or disapproval

péjoratif

dissatisfied or unhappy due to feelings of unfair treatment or disappointment

mécontent, insatisfait

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

pessimiste

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

manquer de confiance en, douter de

to speak or express derogatory remarks about someone

rabaisser, dénigrer

to speak or behave in a way that implies that one is more knowledgeable, experienced, or intelligent than the other person

traiter avec condescendance

to laugh quietly in a sneaky or mocking way

rire sous cape, ricaner

to ridicule someone or something in a disrespectful manner

moquer, ridiculiser

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

se moquer de

to frown in a sullen or angry way

jeter un regard noir à, regarder d'un mauvais œil

in a manner that shows arrogant superiority toward others

hautainement

with a lack of sensitivity or consideration

de manière flagrante, de façon éhontée

in a manner that tries to impress by pretending to have more importance, talent, or culture than is actually possessed

de manière prétentieuse, prétentieusement

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

hésitant, indécis

In a dismissive or indifferent manner

spontanément

freely expressing one's opinions or ideas without holding back

franc, décidé

direct, straightforward, and honest in speech or action

franc, direct

speaking or behaving in a direct, straightforward manner, often without consideration for others' feelings

direct, franc

open and direct about one's true feelings or intentions

franc

stubbornly disregarding rules, advice, or the wishes of others

entêté, volontaire

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

timide

reflecting deep sincerity or a lack of humor

solennel

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

objectif

presenting information in a straightforward, unemotional, and practical manner

factuel, pragmatique

lacking confidence or courage

timide

lacking interest or emotional involvement

détaché, indifférent

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

strict, sévère