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

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

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

minachting

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

minachting

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

wrok

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

manie

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

brutaal

having a sullen, gloomy, or pessimistic disposition

morose

bad-tempered, gloomy, and usually silent

somber

prone to unpredicted and sudden changes

mercuriaal

showing a lack of confidence or courage in an awkward way

verlegen

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

resigned

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

teruggetrokken

having a tendency or inclination toward something

geneigd

having a natural tendency toward something

geneigd tot

the lack of interest, concern, emotions for things

apathie

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

reserve

the usual attitude of a person in any given circumstance

dispositie

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

onbewogen

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

overdreven

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

having tones of humiliation, insult, disrespect, or disapproval

pejoratief

dissatisfied or unhappy due to feelings of unfair treatment or disappointment

ontevreden

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

pessimistisch

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

wantrouwen

to speak or express derogatory remarks about someone or something

kleineren

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

patroniseren

to laugh quietly in a sneaky or mocking way

proesteren

to ridicule someone or something in a disrespectful manner

spotten

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

spotten

to frown in a sullen or angry way

fronsen

in a manner that shows arrogant superiority toward others

hooghartig

with a lack of sensitivity or consideration

overduidelijk

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

pretentieus

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

aarzelend

In a dismissive or indifferent manner

relaxed

freely expressing one's opinions or ideas without holding back

openhartig

direct, straightforward, and honest in speech or action

eerlijk

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

direct

open and direct about one's true feelings or intentions

oprecht

stubbornly disregarding rules, advice, or the wishes of others

koppig

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

verlegen

reflecting deep sincerity or a lack of humor

plechtig

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

objectief

presenting information in a straightforward, unemotional, and practical manner

feitelijk

lacking confidence or courage

timide

lacking interest or emotional involvement

afstandelijk

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

streng