Lettura per l'Esame ACT - Atteggiamenti negativi e neutrali

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

indignazione

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

scetticismo, dubbio

a doubtful view toward others' honesty or intentions

cinismo

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

autocompiacimento, soddisfazione

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

disprezzo

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

disprezzo

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

risentimento

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

mania, ossessione

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

sfacciato, scostumato

having a sullen, gloomy, or pessimistic disposition

moro, triste

bad-tempered, gloomy, and usually silent

arcigno

prone to unpredicted and sudden changes

mercuriale

showing a lack of confidence or courage in an awkward way

timido, imbarazzato

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

rassegnatamente, con rassegnazione

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

chiuso

having a tendency or inclination toward something

propenso, inclinato

having a natural tendency toward something

propenso a, incline a

the lack of interest, concern, emotions for things

apatia

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

riserva

the usual attitude of a person in any given circumstance

disposizione, atteggiamento

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

impassibilmente, senza emozione

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

dilagante

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

sarcastico

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

snob, presuntuoso

having tones of humiliation, insult, disrespect, or disapproval

peiorativo, dispregiativo

dissatisfied or unhappy due to feelings of unfair treatment or disappointment

scontento, disgustato

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

pessimista

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

diffidare, non fidarsi

to speak or express derogatory remarks about someone

sminuire, denigrare

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

paternalizzare, superiorizzare

to laugh quietly in a sneaky or mocking way

sghignazzare, ridacchiare

to ridicule someone or something in a disrespectful manner

prendere in giro, deridere

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

schernire, deridere

to frown in a sullen or angry way

guardare di traverso

in a manner that shows arrogant superiority toward others

appaesantemente

with a lack of sensitivity or consideration

in modo sfacciato, in maniera palese

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

in modo presuntuoso, presuntuosamente

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

esitante, indeciso

In a dismissive or indifferent manner

in modo distratto, in maniera indifferente

freely expressing one's opinions or ideas without holding back

schietto, franco

direct, straightforward, and honest in speech or action

schietto, franco

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

diretto, franco

open and direct about one's true feelings or intentions

candido

stubbornly disregarding rules, advice, or the wishes of others

testardo, volontario

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

timido, ritroso

reflecting deep sincerity or a lack of humor

solenne, serio

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

obiettivo

presenting information in a straightforward, unemotional, and practical manner

fattuale, pragmatico

lacking confidence or courage

timido

lacking interest or emotional involvement

distaccato

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

severo