Feelings & Emotions Vocabulary

An emotion or emotional reaction.

A strong feeling such as love, anger, joy, hate, or fear.

A temporary state of mind or feeling.

The state or emotion of being happy, characterized by feelings of joy, contentment, or satisfaction.

A feeling of extreme happiness or cheerfulness, especially related to the acquisition or expectation of something good.

A profound and caring affection towards someone.

A strong, unpleasant emotion caused by being aware of danger or a threat.

The state or emotion of being sad.

A strong feeling of displeasure, hostility, or antagonism towards someone or something.

Violent uncontrolled anger.

The feeling caused by something unexpected happening.

The state of feeling weary and restless through lack of interest.

The feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.

The state of feeling very happy, enthusiastic, or eager.

An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, or concern about an uncertain event or outcome.

A strong feeling of anxiety or unhappiness caused by problems or fear of the unknown

Emotional pressure suffered by a human being or other animal.

An uncomfortable or painful feeling of guilt, embarrassment, or disgrace caused by the consciousness of one's own wrong behavior or foolishness.

A feeling of worry or unhappiness that you have because you have done something wrong.

A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions, or those of someone closely associated with oneself.

The unhappy feeling of wanting something that someone else has.

A feeling of unhappiness and anger because you think someone you love likes another person, or because someone has something that you want.

A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.

The feeling of sadness or frustration when hopes or expectations are not met.

A feeling of sadness or depression resulting from being alone or having no companions.

Great sadness, especially caused by the death of someone you love or a significant personal loss.

An intense feeling of strong dislike, revulsion, or loathing caused by something unpleasant or offensive.

A feeling of sadness or sympathy for the suffering or unhappiness of others.

A strong aversion or an intense dislike.

A state of being pleased, happy, or contented.

The feeling of happiness or relaxation that comes when something unpleasant stops or does not happen.

A state of physical ease and freedom from pain, constraint, or worry.

A feeling of pity or sorrow for the suffering or distress of another person.

A feeling of self-assurance and belief in one's own abilities or qualities.

The ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation.

A sudden, overwhelming feeling of fear or anxiety that prevents reasonable thought and action.

A feeling of great pleasure, satisfaction, or happiness.

A facial expression characterized by the upward curving of the corners of the mouth.

The action or sound of laughing, usually expressing happiness or amusement.

A drop of clear, salty liquid produced from the eyes by crying or irritation.

The part of a person that enables them to think, reason, feel emotions, and be aware of things.

The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity.

A specific thought, image, or experience from the past that a person remembers.

An idea, opinion, or piece of information produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.

The act or power of carefully thinking about, listening to, or watching someone or something.

The desire or willingness to do something; enthusiasm.

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character.

The way a living creature behaves or acts generally.

A medical condition or state of mind characterized by severe, long-term unhappiness, low morale, and a lack of interest in life.

An emotional or psychological wound caused by a deeply distressing or disturbing experience.

The experience of long-term exhaustion and diminished interest, especially in one's career.

Psychotherapy; the treatment of mental or psychological disorders.

Feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy.

Feeling pleasure, joy, or delight.

Noticeably happy, optimistic, and in good spirits.

Feeling sorrow, unhappiness, or grief.

Feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.

Troubled or irritated by something unwanted or unliked.

In need of some rest or sleep.

Peaceful, quiet, and free from anger, anxiety, or stress.

Free from tension or anxiety; at ease; leisurely.

Feeling worry, fear, or anxiety about something that might happen.

Feeling nervous, worried, or uneasy about something.

Feeling or showing fear and concern because you think that something bad has happened or could happen.

Suffering from mental, emotional, or physical tension.

Feeling fear; afraid, frightened.

Feeling fear or apprehension; frightened.

Caused to feel surprise, amazement or wonder, or showing an emotion due to an unexpected event.

Having great enthusiasm, passion, and energy.

Angry, distressed, or unhappy.

Feeling sad, unhappy, or displeased because something was not as good as expected or because something did not happen.

Feeling emotional pain, sadness, or offense.

Unhappy due to feeling isolated from contact with other people.

Feeling happy and satisfied because you or people connected with you have done something good or possess something valuable.

Feeling ashamed, shy, or uncomfortable because of something that happened or was said.

Feeling shame or guilt.

Unable to think clearly or understand what is happening or what is being said.

Feeling tired, unhappy, or restless because one has lost interest or has nothing to do.

Feeling angry or unhappy because you suspect a person you love is interested in someone else.

Eager to learn or know something; tending to ask questions and investigate.

Feeling or showing thanks because someone has done something kind for you or has done as you asked.

Having no interest or concern; apathetic.

To experience an emotion or physical sensation.

To have a strong affection for someone or something.

To enjoy, be pleased by, or be in favor of something.

To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something.

To dislike someone or something intensely.

To be scared of someone or something; to expect something bad with alarm.

To feel anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems

To want something to happen or be true, usually with some expectation that it might.

To feel sad or regretful because a person, place, or thing is not present.

To wish that you had something that another person has.

To feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something that has happened or been done, especially a mistake or missed opportunity.

To respect and approve of someone or their behavior; to hold in high esteem.

To stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone for an offense, flaw, or mistake.

To feel concern or interest; to attach importance to something.

To make someone feel less unhappy, worried, or upset.

To make someone slightly angry, impatient, or irritated, especially by repeated actions.

To make a person angry, distressed, or unhappy.

To cause someone to feel amazed or shocked by doing something unexpected.

To rest and become calm, often to stop worrying or working.

To form one's features into a pleased, friendly, or amused expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up.

To make sounds and movements of the face that show happiness or amusement.

To shed tears, especially as an expression of sadness, pain, or anger.