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Feelings & Emotions — Lesson 10

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alienated

ˈeɪliəneɪtɪd

Feeling isolated, estranged, or disconnected from a group, person, or situation — the new policy alienated many loyal customers.

She felt alienated from her colleagues after the company restructure.

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alienating

ˈeɪliəneɪtɪŋ

Causing someone to feel isolated, estranged, or distant from others — she found the cold office atmosphere deeply alienating.

The company's alienating policies made employees feel like outsiders.

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amazement

əˈmeɪzmənt

The feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising — the news filled them with amazement.

To my amazement, she agreed to help immediately.

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ambitions

æmˈbɪʃənz

A cherished desire — she has big ambitions to become a doctor.

She has big ambitions to become a doctor.

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angered

ˈæŋɡərd

Make angry — the unfair treatment angered the employees.

The unfair treatment angered the employees.

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angering

ˈæŋɡərɪŋ

Make angry — I could see that my words were angering her.

His constant criticism is angering the entire team.

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angers

ˈæŋɡərz

A strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance — the long waiting times angers customers.

His rude comments angers everyone in the room.

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angst

æŋst

A feeling of deep anxiety, unease, or existential dread, often about life, the — I felt a sudden angst about my future career.

I felt a sudden angst about my future career.

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anguish

ˈæŋɡwɪʃ

Extreme mental distress — he could no longer hide his anguish.

She felt great anguish when she heard the news.

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anguished

ˈæŋɡwɪʃt

Suffer great pains or distress — his anguished face showed years of suffering.

She let out an anguished cry when she heard the news.

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animate

ˈænəmeɪt

Heighten or intensify — the puppeteer animates the marionette with practiced movements.

The puppeteer animates the marionette with practiced movements.

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animosity

ˌænɪˈmɑːsəti

A feeling of ill will arousing active hostility — his animosity was clearly visible in his tone of voice.

There was considerable animosity between the two rival teams.

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