Leesvaardigheid voor het ACT-examen - Negatieve en neutrale houdingen

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

verontwaardiging

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

skepticisme, twijfel

a doubtful view toward others' honesty or intentions

cynisme

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

zelfvoldoening, zelfgenoegzaamheid

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

minachting, verachting

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

minachting, verachting

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

wrok, resentiment

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

manie, obsessie

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

brutaal, onbeschaamd

having a sullen, gloomy, or pessimistic disposition

morose, somber

bad-tempered, gloomy, and usually silent

somber, sikkend

prone to unpredicted and sudden changes

mercuriaal, onvoorspelbaar

showing a lack of confidence or courage in an awkward way

verlegen, schuchterig

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

resigned, met berusting

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

teruggetrokken, afstandelijk

having a tendency or inclination toward something

geneigd, tendens

having a natural tendency toward something

geneigd tot, geschikt voor

the lack of interest, concern, emotions for things

apathie

a tendency to keep one's thoughts, feelings, and personal affairs to oneself

terughoudendheid

the usual attitude of a person in any given circumstance

dispositie, houding

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

onbewogen, zonder emotie

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

overdreven, ongecontroleerd

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

sarcastisch

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

snobistisch, verwaand

having tones of humiliation, insult, disrespect, or disapproval

pejoratief, afkeurend

dissatisfied or unhappy due to feelings of unfair treatment or disappointment

ontevreden, misnoegd

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

pessimistisch, negatief

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

wantrouwen, twijfelen

to speak or express derogatory remarks about someone

kleineren, minachten

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

patroniseren, neerkijken op

to laugh quietly in a sneaky or mocking way

proesteren, sniggeren

to ridicule someone or something in a disrespectful manner

spotten, belachelijk maken

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

spotten, belachelijk maken

to frown in a sullen or angry way

fronsen, grimas maken

in a manner that shows arrogant superiority toward others

hooghartig

with a lack of sensitivity or consideration

overduidelijk, flagrant

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

pretentieus, verwaand

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

aarzelend, onbeslist

In a dismissive or indifferent manner

relaxed, onverschillig

freely expressing one's opinions or ideas without holding back

openhartig, direct

(of a person) straightforward in expressing thoughts or opinions

eerlijk, rechttoe rechtaan

having a plain and sometimes harsh way of expressing thoughts or opinions

direct, onnatuurlijk

open and direct about one's true feelings or intentions

oprecht, eerlijk

stubbornly disregarding rules, advice, or the wishes of others

koppig, willens

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

verlegen, terughoudend

reflecting deep sincerity or a lack of humor

plechtig, serieuze

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

objectief, onpartijdig

presenting information in a straightforward, unemotional, and practical manner

feitelijk, pragmatisch

lacking confidence or courage

timide, verlegen

lacking interest or emotional involvement

afstandelijk, ongeïnteresseerd

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

streng, serieuze