Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary) - Difficult Feelings

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
challenging [adjective]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

Ex:
confused [adjective]

feeling uncertain or not confident about something because it is not clear or easy to understand

Ex: The students looked confused as they struggled to grasp the complex concept .
nervous [adjective]

worried and anxious about something or slightly afraid of it

Ex: I do n't know why I always feel so nervous before a flight .
jealous [adjective]

feeling suspicious or concerned about someone's intentions, especially regarding their relationship with someone else

Ex: The jealous glance he cast at her while she spoke with the man made her uneasy .
embarrassed [adjective]

feeling ashamed and uncomfortable because of something that happened or was said

Ex: She tried to act calm , but her embarrassed smile gave her away .
guilty [adjective]

feeling bad because of having done something wrong or not having done something that should have been done

Ex: The dog whimpered with a guilty look after chewing on her favorite slippers .
fear [noun]

a bad feeling that we get when we are afraid or worried

Ex: The fear of failure held him back from pursuing his dreams .
anger [noun]

a strong feeling that we have when something bad has happened, so we might be unkind to someone or harm them

Ex: The teacher 's anger was evident when she found out about the students ' misbehavior .
jealousy [noun]

the state of being angry or unhappy because someone else has what one desires

ashamed [adjective]

feeling embarrassed or sorry about one's actions, characteristics, or circumstances

Ex: They felt ashamed of their ignorance , realizing they had unintentionally hurt someone 's feelings .
depressed [adjective]

feeling very unhappy and having no hope

Ex: The loss of her job left her feeling depressed and uncertain about the future .
disappointed [adjective]

not satisfied or happy with something, because it did not meet one's expectations or hopes

Ex: The disappointed expression on her face revealed her sadness .
annoyed [adjective]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

Ex: She felt annoyed when someone repeatedly interrupted her during the meeting .
embarrassing [adjective]

causing a person to feel ashamed or uneasy

Ex: Accidentally sending a private text message to the wrong person is always embarrassing .
miserable [adjective]

feeling very unhappy or uncomfortable

Ex: He looked miserable sitting alone in the corner .
anxious [adjective]

(of a person) feeling worried because of thinking something unpleasant might happen

Ex: They were anxious about their financial situation , uncertain about how they would pay their bills .
shy [adjective]

nervous and uncomfortable around other people

Ex: Even though she 's shy , she can express herself well through her artwork .
unbelievable [adjective]

so extreme or unexpected that it's hard to accept as true

Ex: The unbelievable speed at which the race car zoomed by was both insane and outrageous .
uncomfortable [adjective]

feeling embarrassed, anxious, or uneasy because of a situation or circumstance

Ex: The awkward silence made the situation even more uncomfortable .
frightened [adjective]

feeling afraid, often suddenly, due to danger, threat, or shock

Ex: The frightened expression on his face revealed his fear of heights .
mad [adjective]

feeling very angry or displeased

Ex: They were mad at the delayed flight that caused them to miss their connection .
confusing [adjective]

not clear or easily understood

Ex: His explanation of the scientific theory was confusing , leaving the students with more questions than answers .
curious [adjective]

(of a person) interested in learning and knowing about things

Ex: The curious student excels in school because of their genuine interest in learning .
frightening [adjective]

causing one to feel fear

Ex: It was a frightening experience to be lost in the woods .