Common Participial Adjectives

Feeling unhappy because something is not interesting or because you have nothing to do:

It was a cold, wet day and the children were bored.

Feeling fear or worry:

She gets frightened when he shouts at her.

To defeat someone or something by using a lot of force:

Government troops have overwhelmed the rebels and seized control of the capital.

(the emotional or physical reaction to) a sudden, unexpected, and usually unpleasant event or experience:

I was in (a state of) shock for about two weeks after the accident.

In need of rest or sleep:

She spoke in a tired voice.

Feeling ashamed or shy:

She felt embarrassed about undressing in front of the doctor.

A feeling of being unhappy and frightened about something:

She’s always worrying about something.

Having every ticket sold:

The hotel was fully booked up.

Feeling surprise because something has happened that you did not expect:

She wasn’t surprised at his decision.

Liking something very much entusiasta, aficionado

He’s very keen on travel.

Bored or annoyed by something that you have done for too longharto

I’m fed up with my job.

Happy; satisfiedcontento, satisfecho

Aren’t you pleased about moving house?

Worried and anxiousnervioso

She’s very nervous about her driving test.

Satisfied and not worriedcontento, satisfecho

Are you happy with your exam results?

Pleased because you have got what you wantedsatisfecho

Are you satisfied with the new arrangement?

Able to do something wellbueno

I’m not very good at wrapping presents.

Of low quality and not acceptablemalo

I’m very bad at cooking.

To feel fear or worrytener miedo (de algo)

I’m afraid of big dogs.

Unhappy because you are thinking about bad things that might happenpreocupado

She’s really worried about her son.

I’m worried that she’ll tell Maria.

to say sorry for something bad you have done.

He apologized for being rude.

emocionado

Tim was very excited about going to Bangkok.