Emotions & Feelings

Naming the full range of how people feel, from joy to envy.

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# Emotions & Feelings

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**Words:** 858

## About
Naming the full range of how people feel, from joy to envy.

## Words by Level

### A1
- like - To enjoy something or find it pleasant.
- love - To care very deeply about someone.
- sorry - Said to apologize or to politely get someone's attention.
- thank - To tell someone you are grateful for something they have done.
- sure - Feeling certain about something; having no doubt.
- thanks - Used to tell someone you are grateful.
- happy - Feeling or showing pleasure and joy.
- hope - To want something to happen and believe it might.
- afraid - Feeling fear; frightened of someone or something.
- funny - Making you laugh; amusing.
- black - Of the darkest colour, like the night sky with no light.
- feeling - An emotion such as happiness, sadness, or fear.
- red - Having the colour of blood, strawberries, or a setting sun.
- wonderful - Extremely good; making you feel very happy or pleased.
- tired - Feeling that you need rest or sleep.
- blue - Having the colour of a clear sky or the sea.
- angry - Feeling or showing strong displeasure or annoyance.
- sad - Feeling unhappy, especially because something bad has happened.
- excited - Feeling very happy and eager about something that is going to happen.
- merry - Happy and full of cheerful energy.
- butterfly - A flying insect with large, often brightly coloured wings.

### A2
- worry - To feel anxious or uneasy about something that might happen.
- wish - To want something to be true, especially something unlikely.
- surprise - The feeling caused when something unexpected happens.
- cry - To shed tears because you feel sad, hurt, or upset.
- celebrate - To do something enjoyable to mark a special or happy event.
- headache - A pain in the head.
- blank - With no writing, marks, or pictures on it; empty.
- yeah - An informal way of saying yes.
- hate - To dislike someone or something very strongly.
- mad - Angry or annoyed.
- worried - Feeling unhappy and afraid because you keep thinking about a problem or something bad that might happen.
- fear - A strong, unpleasant feeling caused by danger or the thought of something bad.
- scene - The place where something, especially an event or accident, happens.
- nervous - Worried or slightly frightened about something.
- empty - Containing nothing or no one
- wild - Living or growing in nature, not kept or raised by people.
- asleep - Sleeping.
- comfortable - Making you feel physically relaxed and at ease.
- joy - A feeling of great happiness.
- happiness - The feeling of being happy; joy.
- alarm - A device that makes a loud sound to warn of danger.
- regret - To feel sorry about something you did or did not do.
- mood - The way you feel at a particular time.
- pleased - Happy and satisfied about something.
- pity - A sad and unfortunate thing; something to be regretted.
- shock - A sudden, upsetting, or surprising event or feeling.
- concern - a worried feeling that something may be wrong
- pride - A feeling of satisfaction in your own or someone else's achievements.
- grateful - Feeling or showing thanks for something good that someone has done.
- scream - To make a loud, high cry, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement.
- bored - Feeling tired and impatient because you have nothing interesting to do.
- curse - Magic words said to bring bad luck or harm to someone.
- disappointed - Feeling sad because something was not as good as you hoped or expected.
- panic - A sudden strong feeling of fear that stops you thinking clearly.
- violent - Using physical force meant to hurt or damage.
- cheer - To shout loudly to show approval, support, or joy.
- frightened - Feeling fear; afraid.
- sweat - The salty liquid that comes out of your skin when you are hot, ill, or nervous.
- pleasant - Enjoyable and giving a feeling of happiness.
- unhappy - Sad; not feeling happy.
- annoying - Making you feel slightly angry or impatient.
- uncomfortable - Not pleasant to use, wear, or sit in; causing physical discomfort.
- romance - A romantic relationship or love affair between two people.
- happily - In a happy, cheerful way.
- anxious - Feeling worried or nervous about something that might happen.
- admire - To respect and approve of someone or something.
- horror - A strong feeling of fear or shock.
- envy - A feeling of wanting something that someone else has.
- dizzy - Feeling as if everything is spinning and you might fall over.
- wooden - Made of wood.
- strongly - In a way that shows powerful feeling or firm opinion.
- frightening - Making you feel afraid; scary.
- frighten - To make someone feel afraid or scared.
- sunlight - The natural light that comes from the sun.
- annoy - To make someone slightly angry or impatient, especially by doing something repeatedly.
- uneasy - Worried or nervous, with a feeling that something is wrong.
- pleasing - Giving pleasure, enjoyment, or satisfaction.
- angrily - In a way that shows anger.
- stomachache - A pain in the stomach or belly, often caused by eating too much.
- adjective - a word that describes a noun, such as 'big' or 'happy'
- scared - Feeling fear; frightened.

### B1
- kiss - To touch someone with your lips to show love, affection, or greeting.
- pleasure - A feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction.
- kick - To hit something with your foot.
- lonely - Unhappy because you are alone or have no friends near you.
- forgive - To stop being angry at someone for something they did wrong.
- proud - Feeling happy and satisfied about something you or someone close to you has done.
- shame - A painful feeling of guilt or embarrassment about something you have done.
- horrible - Very unpleasant or bad.
- jealous - Unhappy because you want something that someone else has.
- burning - On fire.
- scare - To make someone feel frightened.
- ashamed - Feeling embarrassed or guilty about something you have done.
- scary - Causing fear or worry; frightening.
- courage - The ability to face danger, pain, or fear without giving up.
- disgusting - Extremely unpleasant and making you feel sick.
- desire - A strong feeling of wanting something.
- desperate - Needing or wanting something so much that you will do anything to get it.
- dramatic - Sudden, large, and very noticeable.
- anger - A strong feeling you have when something has hurt, annoyed, or treated you unfairly.
- passion - A very strong feeling, such as love, excitement, or anger.
- confidence - The feeling that you can do things well and succeed.
- hopefully - Used to say that you hope something will happen.
- miserable - Very unhappy or uncomfortable.
- comfort - A pleasant feeling of being relaxed and free from pain or worry.
- guilt - The unhappy feeling you have when you know you have done something wrong.
- atmosphere - The layer of gases that surrounds the Earth or another planet.
- yell - To shout something in a very loud voice.
- tragedy - A very sad event, especially one involving death or great loss.
- bitter - Having a sharp, unpleasant taste that is not sweet.
- depressed - Feeling very sad and without hope.
- fond - Having a liking or affection for someone or something.
- affect - To have an effect on something or someone; to change or influence it.
- humor - The quality of being funny or amusing.
- delighted - Very pleased and happy.
- temper - A tendency to become angry quickly.
- tragic - Very sad, especially because it involves death or suffering.
- sore - Painful and sensitive, especially from injury or overuse.
- hunger - The feeling of needing or wanting to eat.
- excitement - A feeling of being very happy and eager.
- adorable - Very attractive and easy to love, especially in a sweet or charming way.
- misery - A feeling of deep unhappiness and suffering.
- emotion - A strong feeling such as love, anger, fear, or joy
- content - Happy and satisfied with what you have.
- hopeless - With no chance of success or improvement.
- aggressive - Behaving in an angry, threatening way and ready to attack or argue.
- sorrow - A deep feeling of sadness, especially after a loss.
- dull - Boring; not interesting or exciting.
- hatred - A very strong feeling of dislike or hostility.
- vain - Too proud of your own appearance, abilities, or achievements.
- affection - A gentle feeling of fondness, liking, or love for someone.
- approval - Official permission or agreement that something can happen.
- disappoint - To make someone sad or unhappy by not being as good as they hoped or expected.
- sympathy - A feeling of pity and sorrow for someone who is suffering.
- eager - Very keen and excited to do or have something.
- gratitude - The feeling of being thankful and wanting to show appreciation.
- sickness - The state of being ill, or a particular illness.
- stressed - Feeling worried or under mental pressure.
- congratulate - To tell someone you are pleased about their success or good news.
- anxiety - A feeling of worry or unease about something that might happen.
- despair - The feeling of having lost all hope.
- sadness - The feeling of being unhappy.
- emotionally - In a way that relates to feelings
- triumph - A great success or victory after effort or difficulty.
- thankful - Feeling or showing gratitude; glad about something.
- disappointment - The sad feeling you get when something is not as good as you hoped or expected.
- sensation - A physical feeling that you get through your body, such as touch, heat, or pain.
- delight - A feeling of great pleasure or joy.
- warmth - A pleasant, moderate level of heat.
- depressing - Making you feel sad and without hope.
- annoyed - Slightly angry or impatient about something.
- enthusiasm - A strong feeling of excitement and eagerness about something.
- thirst - The feeling of needing or wanting to drink.
- devotion - Great love, loyalty, or commitment to someone or something.
- appreciation - A feeling of being grateful, or a way of showing thanks.
- supportive - Giving help, encouragement, or sympathy.
- embarrassment - The uncomfortable feeling of shame or awkwardness in front of others.
- ecstasy - A feeling of very intense happiness or delight.
- cherish - To love and care about someone or something very much.
- devastating - Causing very great harm, destruction, or damage.
- fright - A sudden, strong feeling of fear.
- encouraging - Giving hope, confidence, or a positive feeling
- shameful - So bad that it causes shame or disgrace.
- ache - A dull, steady pain.
- damp - Slightly wet, in an unpleasant or unwanted way.
- mourn - To feel and show deep sadness, especially because someone has died.
- certainty - The feeling of being completely sure about something.
- acquire - to get or come to own something
- boredom - The feeling of being bored, with nothing interesting to do.
- hopeful - Feeling that something good is likely to happen.
- tremble - To shake slightly, especially from fear, cold, or strong emotion.
- admiration - A feeling of great respect and approval for someone or something.
- encouragement - Words or actions that give someone confidence and hope
- unwell - Not feeling healthy; slightly ill.
- graceful - Moving in a smooth, elegant, and beautiful way.
- stormy - Affected by storms; with strong winds and heavy rain.
- discomfort - A feeling of slight pain or of being physically uncomfortable.
- enjoyment - The feeling of pleasure you get from something.
- shiver - To shake slightly because you are cold or frightened.
- quake - A sudden shaking of the ground; an earthquake.
- soothe - To make someone feel calmer and less worried or upset.
- irritate - To make someone feel slightly angry or annoyed
- willingness - The fact of being ready and happy to do something.
- overjoyed - Extremely happy.
- lovingly - In a way that shows love or affection.
- purify - To make something clean by removing dirt or harmful substances.
- fondness - A feeling of liking or affection for someone or something.
- anxiously - In a worried or nervous way.
- pleasantly - In a way that is enjoyable and gives pleasure.
- nervousness - The feeling of being worried or slightly frightened.
- unafraid - Not afraid; having no fear.
- annoyance - The feeling of being slightly angry or impatient.
- uplifted - Feeling happy, hopeful, or inspired.
- feverishly - In a very busy, excited, and hurried way.
- horrify - To shock someone deeply, making them feel fear or disgust.
- knead - to press and fold dough in order to make it smooth and elastic
- explode - To burst suddenly and violently, often with a loud noise.
- sensible - Showing good judgement; reasonable and practical.
- ugh - used to express disgust, aversion, horror, or strong annoyance
- mourner - a person who feels or expresses grief, especially after someone's death
- phew - used to express relief, fatigue, surprise, or amazement
- homesick - unhappy because one is away from home and misses familiar people and places
- hater - a person who strongly dislikes someone or something

### B2
- damn - Used to express anger, surprise, or annoyance (informal).
- lord - A man of high rank in the nobility, or his title.
- bloody - Covered in or marked by blood.
- ow - A cry expressing sudden physical pain.
- shooting - An event in which someone is hit or killed with a gun.
- willing - Ready and happy to do something; not refusing.
- suffering - A state of pain, distress, or great unhappiness.
- convinced - Feeling completely sure that something is true.
- torture - The act of causing someone severe pain, often to punish them or force a confession.
- ease - The state of being able to do something without difficulty.
- conscience - The part of your mind that tells you whether what you are doing is right or wrong.
- lousy - Very bad; of poor quality.
- worrying - Causing you to feel anxious or concerned.
- relief - The good feeling you get when worry, pain, or trouble ends or eases.
- gambling - The activity of risking money on a game or event in the hope of winning more.
- creepy - Causing an uneasy, frightened feeling, as if something were crawling over your skin.
- grief - Deep sadness, especially after someone you love dies.
- prick - To make a small hole in something with a sharp point.
- nerves - Feelings of worry or fear, especially before an important event.
- buzz - To make a low, continuous humming sound, like a bee.
- madness - The state of being mentally ill; insanity.
- flip - To turn something over quickly so the other side shows.
- betray - To harm someone who trusts you by being disloyal or untrue to them.
- stab - To push a knife or other sharp object into someone or something.
- scandal - An event that shocks people and damages the reputation of those involved.
- relieved - Feeling happy and free from worry because a problem or fear has gone.
- flame - The bright burning gas you see in a fire.
- grip - To hold something tightly with your hand.
- instinct - A natural way of behaving or feeling that you are born with, not learned.
- furious - Extremely angry.
- dreadful - Extremely bad or unpleasant.
- passionate - Showing or feeling very strong emotions or enthusiasm.
- possessed - Controlled by an evil spirit.
- explosive - Able to explode or likely to explode.
- stew - A dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid.
- compassion - A strong feeling of sympathy for people who are suffering, together with a wish to help them.
- pine - A tall evergreen tree with long thin needles instead of leaves.
- thrill - A sudden strong feeling of excitement and pleasure.
- identification - An official document that proves who you are.
- loneliness - The sad feeling of being alone and without company.
- yacht - A light, fast boat used for pleasure trips or racing.
- confront - To deal with a difficult situation or problem directly.
- glow - To give off a soft, steady light without flames.
- quarrel - An angry argument or disagreement.
- agony - Very severe pain.
- despise - To hate someone or something and feel that they deserve no respect.
- dearly - In a way that shows deep love or affection.
- exquisite - Extremely beautiful and delicate.
- tickle - To touch someone lightly in a way that makes them laugh or twitch.
- consolation - Comfort you feel after a disappointment or loss.
- calmly - In a relaxed way, without showing worry, anger, or fear.
- bravery - Courage; the quality of facing danger or pain without showing fear.
- nervously - In a worried or frightened way.
- cruelty - Behaviour that causes pain or suffering to others, without any sympathy.
- cowardly - Lacking courage; afraid to face danger or difficulty.
- moody - Often changing mood and becoming unhappy or annoyed without warning.
- glee - Great joy or delight, often at one's own luck or another's misfortune.
- scarlet - Of a bright, vivid red colour.
- gloomy - Dark in a way that feels depressing or unwelcoming.
- outrage - A strong feeling of shock and anger.
- outbreak - The sudden start of something unpleasant, especially a disease.
- desperation - A feeling of having no hope that makes you ready to do anything.
- hesitation - A pause before doing something, usually because you are nervous or unsure.
- grieve - To feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died.
- awe - A feeling of great respect mixed with wonder or slight fear.
- dread - To feel very afraid or anxious about something that is going to happen.
- symbolic - Standing for or representing something else, often an idea or feeling.
- shaky - Shaking or trembling, often from weakness, fear, or illness.
- tenderness - A gentle, warm, and loving feeling toward someone.
- patriotic - Feeling or showing great love and support for your country.
- sincerity - The quality of being honest and truly meaning what you say.
- anguish - Severe pain or suffering of the mind or body.
- picky - Very fussy; only happy when things are exactly the way you want them.
- incense - A substance that gives off a sweet smell when it is burned.
- compassionate - Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for people who are suffering.
- affectionate - Showing fondness or love towards others.
- carefree - Happy and relaxed because you have no worries or problems.
- irritated - Feeling slightly angry or annoyed
- humane - Showing kindness and care, and trying to avoid causing pain or suffering.
- eruption - The sudden throwing out of lava, ash, and gas from a volcano.
- indebted - Feeling grateful to someone for their help or a favour.
- assurance - A promise or statement meant to make someone feel confident.
- ecstatic - Extremely happy and excited.
- ballad - A slow, romantic song.
- astonished - Feeling or showing very great surprise.
- inspirational - Making you feel excited, hopeful, or eager to do something good.
- patriotism - Love of your country and a willingness to support and defend it.
- passionately - In a way that shows very strong emotion or enthusiasm.
- unrest - A state of trouble and anger among people, often shown through protests or riots
- vibration - A continuous shaking movement, or the act of shaking quickly back and forth.
- detachment - A feeling of not being emotionally involved with someone or something.
- gulp - To swallow food or drink quickly in large amounts.
- yearn - To want something very much, especially something you do not have.
- glare - To stare at someone in an angry way.
- reverence - A feeling of deep respect or admiration for someone or something.
- unhappiness - The feeling of being sad or not satisfied.
- eagerly - In a keen and excited way; with great interest.
- reinforce - To make something stronger, especially by adding extra support.
- aggressively - In an angry, forceful, or threatening way.
- dissatisfied - Not happy or content with something.
- eloquent - Able to express ideas clearly and in a powerful, persuasive way.
- bitterly - In a way that shows anger, hurt, or resentment.
- pessimistic - Expecting that bad things will happen; having little hope.
- erupt - When a volcano erupts, it suddenly throws out lava, ash, and gas.
- cruelly - In a way that causes pain or suffering on purpose; unkindly.
- appreciative - Showing that you are grateful or thankful.
- tremor - A slight shaking or quivering movement, often from fear, illness, or weakness.
- exclaim - To cry out or say something suddenly because of strong emotion.
- expressive - Clearly showing thoughts or feelings.
- irritation - The feeling of being slightly angry or annoyed
- frantically - In a hurried, anxious, and uncontrolled way.
- nourish - To give a person, animal, or plant the food it needs to live and grow.
- gleam - To shine softly, especially from a clean or polished surface.
- amazement - A feeling of great surprise and wonder.
- cheerfully - In a happy and willing way.
- innocently - In a naive or harmless way, without meaning any harm.
- aspiration - A strong hope or ambition to achieve something.
- displeasure - A feeling of being annoyed or unhappy about something.
- barometer - An instrument that measures air pressure to help predict the weather.
- mournful - Feeling or showing deep sadness or grief.
- inflammatory - Likely to make people very angry or excited.
- disapproval - The feeling or showing that you think something is bad or wrong.
- neurosis - A mental illness, less serious than psychosis, in which a person feels strong anxiety or fear.
- furiously - In a very angry way.
- repress - To stop yourself from showing or feeling an emotion or desire.
- instill - To gradually teach someone an idea, feeling, or habit until it becomes part of them.
- perspiration - The salty liquid that comes out of your skin when you are hot or nervous; sweat.
- dissatisfaction - A feeling of being unhappy or not content with something.
- astonishment - A feeling of very great surprise.
- engulf - To cover or surround something completely.
- bad-tempered - Easily annoyed or angered; often in a bad mood.
- heartwarming - Making you feel happy and full of warm emotion.
- unconcerned - Not worried or anxious about something.
- disillusion - To make someone realize that something they believed in is not really true or good.
- unease - A feeling of worry or discomfort that something is wrong.
- jealously - In a way that carefully protects something you value.
- idolize - To admire or love someone so much that you can see no fault in them.
- fume - Strong-smelling or dangerous gas, smoke, or vapour.
- bewilderment - A feeling of complete confusion.
- cheerfulness - The quality of being happy and full of good spirits.
- uneasily - In a worried or nervous way.
- exultant - Feeling and showing great joy and pride, especially after a success.
- unashamedly - In a way that shows no shame or embarrassment.
- coziness - A feeling of warm, comfortable, and pleasant snugness.
- crossly - In an angry or bad-tempered way.
- admiringly - In a way that shows respect, approval, or pleasure.
- scowl - an angry or bad-tempered expression, typically involving a frown or grimace
- stomp - to tread heavily or noisily, often to express anger or frustration
- madden - to make someone extremely angry, annoyed, or frustrated
- dreadfully - very badly or unpleasantly
- displease - to make someone feel annoyed, dissatisfied, or offended; to fail to please
- weepy - inclined to cry, or feeling close to tears
- morale - the degree of confidence, enthusiasm, discipline, and willingness to continue felt by a person or group, especially during difficulty or danger
- lighthearted - cheerful and carefree, without anxiety or gloom
- heartbroken - overwhelmed by grief, disappointment, or emotional loss

### C1
- chill - An unpleasant feeling of cold.
- woo - To try to win someone's love or romantic interest.
- disturbing - Causing worry, distress, or a feeling of unease.
- troubled - Worried, anxious, or upset.
- lust - A strong feeling of sexual desire.
- distress - A feeling of great emotional pain, worry, or suffering.
- sentimental - Based on or showing tender emotions rather than reason.
- numb - Unable to feel anything in part of the body.
- resent - to feel angry or bitter about something you think is unfair
- remorse - A deep feeling of guilt and regret for something wrong you have done.
- provoke - To deliberately make someone angry or annoyed.
- adrenaline - A hormone released by the body in moments of stress, fear, or excitement that speeds up the heart and prepares you to act.
- wrench - To pull or twist something suddenly and violently.
- infamous - Well known for being bad or evil.
- well-being - The state of being healthy, happy, and comfortable.
- somber - Serious, sad, or gloomy in mood
- provocative - Deliberately causing a strong reaction, such as anger, argument, or interest.
- detest - To dislike someone or something very strongly; to hate.
- claustrophobic - Feeling very uncomfortable or panicked in small, enclosed spaces.
- scorn - To feel or show that you think someone or something is worthless and deserves no respect.
- glum - Sad, gloomy, and low in spirits.
- instinctively - Automatically and without thinking, from a natural feeling.
- exhilarating - Making you feel very happy, excited, and full of energy.
- dismal - Sad, gloomy, and depressing.
- disdain - A feeling that someone or something is worthless and deserves no respect.
- alleviate - To make pain, suffering, or a problem less severe.
- pleasurable - Giving pleasure or enjoyment.
- salve - A soothing cream or ointment put on the skin to heal it.
- apprehensive - Worried or anxious that something bad might happen.
- closeness - A feeling of being emotionally close to and connected with someone.
- instinctive - Done automatically without thinking, from a natural feeling.
- profess - To claim or declare something openly, sometimes without it being true.
- dismay - A strong feeling of disappointment, sadness, or alarm.
- gnaw - To bite or chew at something repeatedly, especially something hard.
- placid - Calm and not easily upset or excited.
- taut - Stretched or pulled tight, with no slack.
- gush - To flow out suddenly in a large, fast stream.
- irate - Very angry.
- lethargic - Lacking energy and feeling slow or sleepy.
- torturous - Causing great physical or mental pain; extremely difficult to endure.
- enviable - So good or desirable that others would envy it.
- exhilaration - A feeling of great happiness and excitement.
- lethargy - A feeling of having no energy or enthusiasm; tiredness.
- disillusionment - A feeling of disappointment when you discover that something or someone is not as good as you had believed.
- unsettle - To make someone feel worried, nervous, or uncomfortable.
- remorseless - Showing no guilt, pity, or mercy.
- dither - To hesitate and be unable to decide what to do.
- daunt - To make someone feel nervous or less confident, so they are afraid to do something.
- sentimentally - In a way that shows tender, often nostalgic emotion.
- dismally - In a sad or gloomy way.
- animatedly - In a lively, excited way, full of energy.
- somberly - In a serious, sad, or gloomy way
- impersonally - In a cold or distant way, without showing personal feeling.
- stuffiness - The state of being warm and lacking fresh air.
- glumly - In a sad, gloomy way.
- exhilarate - To make someone feel very happy, excited, and full of energy.
- transfix - To make someone unable to move or look away, through fear, amazement, or wonder.
- remorsefully - In a way that shows deep guilt or regret.
- irately - In a very angry way.
- unenviably - In a way that no one would want or envy.
- bugbear - a persistent source of irritation or annoyance
- infatuation - an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something
- overwrought - in a state of nervous excitement or anxiety
- quavering - shaking or trembling in voice, often due to nervousness or emotion
- smite - to strike with a firm blow
- fearfully - in an alarming manner
- unfailing - unceasing, not wavering or in danger of stopping
- gloat - usually disapproving: to feel or show excessive satisfaction about one's success or another person's misfortune
- bloodcurdling - causing extreme fear or horror
- unconcern - a lack of interest, care, or involvement; indifference
- awestruck - filled with overwhelming wonder, admiration, reverence, or fear
- thunderstruck - so astonished or shocked that one is temporarily unable to react or speak
- expressionless - showing no emotion, feeling, or reaction in the face, voice, or manner
- sentimentality - excessive, affected, or inappropriate tenderness and emotional feeling
- sheepish - embarrassed or ashamed, especially after being caught making a mistake
- loveless - lacking love, affection, or emotional warmth
- fluster - to make someone agitated, nervous, or confused
- hearten - to make someone feel more encouraged, hopeful, or confident
- inconsolable - so distressed, disappointed, or grief-stricken that comfort provides no relief
- huffy - angry and offended, especially over something relatively small
- hanker - to have a strong or persistent desire for something, usually followed by for or after
- downhearted - sad, discouraged, or low in spirits
- heavy-hearted - weighed down by sadness or grief
- low-spirited - sad, discouraged, or lacking hope and energy
- wrathful - vehemently incensed and condemnatory
- disconcerting - causing someone to feel uneasy, confused, or embarrassed
- infuriating - extremely annoying or likely to make someone angry
- heartrending - causing intense grief, distress, or sympathy

### C2
- hysterical - Showing wild, uncontrollable emotion, such as panic, fear, or excitement.
- whoop - shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
- melancholy - A deep, thoughtful sadness.
- hysteria - Wild, uncontrollable emotion, especially fear or panic, that spreads through a group of people.
- sulk - a mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal
- rapture - A feeling of great joy, delight, or excitement.
- lament - To express great sadness or regret about something.
- wallow - To let yourself enjoy or sink into a feeling, often a sad or self-pitying one.
- exalted - Held in very high regard; of high rank or status.
- euphoria - A feeling of intense happiness and excitement.
- flinch - to draw back, as with fear or pain
- grievance - A complaint about being treated unfairly, especially one serious enough to act on.
- angst - A deep feeling of anxiety, worry, or emotional turmoil.
- forlorn - Sad and lonely, especially because of being left alone or abandoned.
- elated - Extremely happy and excited
- gruff - deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
- abject - Extremely bad and hopeless; complete and utter.
- unnerving - Making someone feel nervous, uneasy, or afraid.
- condolence - an expression of sympathy with another's grief
- bereft - Completely lacking something; deprived of it.
- austere - Severe or stern in manner or appearance.
- feign - To pretend to have a feeling or condition in order to deceive someone.
- abhor - To hate something deeply; to find it utterly disgusting.
- euphoric - Feeling or showing intense happiness and excitement.
- indignant - Feeling or showing anger because something seems unfair or wrong.
- flighty - Acting on silly, sudden ideas rather than careful thought; not reliable.
- despondent - without or almost without hope
- remorseful - Feeling deep regret and guilt for something you have done wrong.
- elation - A feeling of great happiness and excitement
- dampen - To make a feeling or activity weaker or less lively.
- wistful - Sad and thoughtful, especially when remembering something or longing for it.
- revulsion - A strong feeling of disgust or loathing.
- incandescent - emitting light as a result of being heated
- puritanical - Very strict about morals and behaviour, and disapproving of pleasure.
- jubilation - the utterance of sounds expressing great joy
- ardor - Strong enthusiasm or passion for something.
- consternation - A feeling of shock, alarm, and dismay that leaves you unsure what to do.
- brouhaha - A noisy and excited reaction to something, often greater than it deserves.
- constriction - a tight feeling in some part of the body
- engender - To cause something, especially a feeling or situation, to come into being.
- brandish - To wave or swing something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or excited way.
- lamentation - The act of expressing deep grief, often loudly; a sorrowful cry.
- unnerve - To make someone feel nervous, anxious, or less confident.
- lyrically - In a way that expresses deep emotion beautifully.
- rapturous - Showing or feeling great joy or enthusiasm.
- forlornly - In a sad and lonely way.
- deaden - To make a feeling or sensation, especially pain, less strong.
- wistfully - In a sad, thoughtful way, often while longing for something.
- angsty - Full of anxiety, worry, or moody emotional turmoil.
- lassitude - A feeling of tiredness and lack of energy or interest.
- rapturously - In a way that shows great joy or enthusiasm.
- formidably - In a way that inspires fear, respect, or awe; impressively powerfully.
- connote - To suggest a meaning or feeling beyond the literal one.
- unnervingly - In a way that makes someone feel nervous or uneasy.
- exaltedly - In a way that shows great joy or a sense of high importance.
- undemonstratively - In a reserved way, without openly showing emotion.
- animus - strong hostility or ill feeling
- impatience - annoyance or restlessness caused by delay
- disgruntled - In a dissatisfied, frustrated, or upset mood; in a bad temper or ill humour.
- dudgeon - a feeling of intense indignation, now only found in the phrase 'in high dudgeon'
- exult - to express great joy
- heinous - Totally reprehensible.
- lachrymose - Tearful, sorrowful, sad, pertaining to tears, weeping, causing tears or crying.
- mirth - The emotion usually following humor and accompanied by laughter.
- misanthrope - One who has a negative view of the entire human race.
- misogynist - One who professes misogyny; a hater of women.
- narcissist - One who shows extreme love and admiration for themself.
- pitfall - A potential, unsuspected, hidden problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.
- platonic - free from physical desire
- quail - small gallinaceous game birds
- splenetic - Related to the spleen.
- tremulous - quivering of the voice as from weakness or fear
- trepidation - Anxiety over the uncertain future or possible ill-occurrence.
- xenophobia - a fear of foreigners or strangers
- cumbrous - Unwieldy because of size or weight; cumbersome.
- detestation - intense hatred combined with disgust or moral revulsion
- effusion - an abundant or unrestrained expression of emotion or words
- irritability - a tendency to become annoyed, impatient, or angry easily
- odium - widespread hatred, contempt, or disgust directed at a person or thing
- discomposure - a temperament that is perturbed and lacking in composure
- disgust - a strong feeling of dislike or revulsion
- discomfiture - embarrassment, frustration, or uneasy disappointment
- impassioned - filled with or expressing intense emotion and strong conviction
- swoon - to lose consciousness briefly, especially because of weakness or intense emotion
- mirthless - showing no genuine happiness or amusement; joyless
- overawe - to subdue, restrain, or intimidate someone by inspiring overwhelming awe or fear
- inquietude - a state or feeling of uneasiness, anxiety, or restless concern
- pusillanimity - the quality of being timid or cowardly, especially in avoiding risk or responsibility
- quietude - a state of calm, stillness, and freedom from disturbance
- tizzy - a state of nervous excitement, agitation, or confused distraction
- unpitied - receiving no pity, sympathy, or compassionate concern
- heartsick - overcome with grief, disappointment, or hopeless longing
- mope - to remain dejected, listless, or self-pitying instead of acting
- dumbfounded - so astonished or bewildered that one is temporarily unable to speak or react
- mislike - an aversion to or dislike of someone or something; now archaic or dialectal
- scunner - a strong dislike, aversion, or feeling of disgust; chiefly Scottish and northern British
- repine - literary: to feel or express discontent by complaining or fretting about an unwanted situation
- pep - lively energy, enthusiasm, and high spirits
- inspiriting - giving courage, energy, or hope; encouraging and enlivening
- fretful - worried, restless, or unable to relax
- disquietude - a state or feeling of anxiety, uneasiness, or disturbed calm
- ebullition - a sudden, forceful outburst or display of emotion
- heady - strongly intoxicating or affecting the senses, as a drink or scent does
- unman - to deprive someone of courage, composure, or emotional strength
- eroticism - sexual desire, excitement, or the quality of being sexually arousing
- demoralization - the destruction or serious weakening of a person's or group's confidence, discipline, or morale
- despiser - a person who regards someone or something with contempt
- undismayed - not discouraged, alarmed, or intimidated; remaining resolute despite difficulty
- self-gratulation - pleased reflection on one's own success, good fortune, or supposed merit; self-congratulation, often with a suggestion of complacency
- despondence - a state of deep dejection, discouragement, and loss of hope
- sportiveness - lively, high-spirited playfulness or a tendency to frolic
- inspirit - literary: to give someone renewed courage, energy, or vigor
- rekindle - to make a feeling, relationship, interest, or activity become active again
- consolatory - intended or tending to comfort someone after grief, disappointment, or distress
- acrimony - bitter anger or ill feeling expressed in speech, behavior, or a dispute
- wroth - archaic or literary: intensely angry
- sentimentalism - an excessive or uncritical reliance on tender emotion, especially at the expense of reason or realism
- disaffection - a loss of affection or loyalty toward a person, group, or way of life; alienation
- rancorous - showing deep, persistent resentment, bitterness, or malice
- shamefaced - showing shame, guilt, or embarrassment, often through an awkward or subdued expression
- lorn - literary or archaic: abandoned, bereft, lonely, or forlorn
- overstrung - excessively tense, nervous, or emotionally strained
- boohoo - to cry loudly with audible sobs
- irk - to annoy, irritate, or weary someone
- tribulation - great trouble, suffering, or distress
- jocund - full of or showing high-spirited merriment
- unappeased - not calmed, satisfied, or made less angry
- exasperating - extremely annoying, especially because a problem or behavior continues
- panicky - thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
- erotic - relating to sexual desire, love, or sexual excitement

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- cheerless - gloomy and dreary, lacking joy or comfort
- excite - to arouse strong feeling or activity in someone or something
- condole - to express sympathy or sorrow for another's grief
- dispassionate - not influenced by strong emotion; calm and impartial
- fearful - feeling or causing fear; dreadful
- crestfallen - sad and disappointed after a defeat or letdown
- afflict - to cause persistent pain or suffering to someone
- awaken - to wake from sleep or to rouse a feeling or awareness
- bleak - bare, cold, and cheerless; offering little hope
- dejected - sad and dispirited; low in spirits
- forlornness - the state of being abandoned, lonely, and miserable
- despondency - a state of deep dejection and loss of hope
- frightful - causing fear or horror; dreadful or extreme
- grievous - causing great suffering, harm, or sorrow; very serious
- solace - comfort in grief or distress; to console
- bemoan - to express grief, regret, or displeasure over something
- wark - pain or ache; to ache (dialectal or archaic)
- affliction - a cause of persistent pain, distress, or suffering
- blues - a mood of melancholy; a melancholic African-American musical genre
- conceited - excessively proud of oneself; vain
- contentness - the state of being content; satisfaction (rare variant of contentedness)
- exuberantness - the state of being lively, energetic, and full of joy
- raging - violently active or intense; furious
- berserk - out of control with anger or excitement; frenzied
- bewail - to express great sorrow or lamentation over something
- engrieve - to cause grief to; afflict with sorrow
- excruciate - to inflict severe pain or torment upon
- worrisome - causing anxiety or concern
- allay - to diminish or relieve fear, doubt, or pain
- assuage - to make an unpleasant feeling less intense
- commiserate - to express sympathy or pity for someone's misfortune
- doleful - expressing sorrow; mournful
- elatedness - the state of being elated; great joy or high spirits
- enchantment - a feeling of great delight; a magic spell
- fury - wild or violent anger; intense force
- giddy - feeling dizzy; or excited to the point of silliness
- gladly - in a willing and happy manner
- impassive - not feeling or showing emotion
- lamentable - deserving sorrow or regret; deplorable
- pang - a sudden sharp feeling of pain or emotion
- abuzz - filled with a low humming sound or excited activity
- aggrievance - a grievance; a feeling or cause of being wronged
- agitation - a state of nervous anxiety or vigorous stirring
- apprehension - anxiety or fear about the future; the act of arresting
- commiseration - sympathy and sorrow expressed for another's misfortune
- forbearing - patient and tolerant, refraining from acting on provocation or anger
- fraught - filled with or accompanied by something undesirable; tense and anxious
- fret - to worry or feel anxious in a persistent, nagging way
- joyful - feeling, expressing, or causing great happiness
- perturb - to make anxious or unsettled; to disturb a system slightly
- shudder - to tremble convulsively from fear, cold, or revulsion
- sullen - badtempered and sulky; gloomy in mood or appearance
- vacuous - lacking thought, intelligence, or content; empty
- afeared - archaic or dialectal word for afraid
- altercation - a noisy or angry argument or dispute
- blameless - free from guilt or fault; innocent
- dolesome - causing or expressing sorrow; dismal (archaic, literary)
- elate - to fill with high spirits or exhilarated joy
- ennui - a feeling of listless weariness and dissatisfaction from boredom
- exaltation - a feeling of great joy or elation; the act of raising in rank
- feared - regarded with fear; dreaded
- fearlessness - the quality of being without fear; courage
- gloom - partial darkness or a feeling of deep sadness and despondency
- hurtful - causing emotional pain or distress
- infuriate - to make someone extremely angry
- insensate - lacking physical sensation or feeling; unfeeling
- luxuriate - to take great pleasure in something; to indulge oneself
- mortification - a feeling of deep humiliation; also the death of tissue
- repulsion - a feeling of intense disgust, or a force driving things apart
- rouse - to wake someone or stir into action or strong feeling
- uneasiness - a feeling of anxiety or discomfort
- vent - to give free expression to a strong emotion
- wail - to give a prolonged high-pitched cry of grief or pain
- aflutter - in a state of nervous or excited agitation
- agape - with the mouth wide open in wonder; also selfless Christian love
- antipathy - a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion
- apoplectic - overcome with rage; furious to the point of seeming illness
- bellyache - a pain in the stomach; to complain peevishly
- benumb - to deprive of feeling or sensation; to deaden
- bogey - an evil spirit or source of fear; in golf, one over par
- capricious - given to sudden, unpredictable changes of mood or behavior
- chilling - provoking fear or apprehension
- compunction - a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that deters wrongdoing
- deter - to discourage someone from acting through fear or doubt of consequences
- enrage - to make someone intensely angry
- fatherland - one's native country, especially regarded with patriotic emotion
- fearless - showing no fear; brave
- fervor - intense and passionate feeling or enthusiasm
- griefful - full of grief; sorrowful (archaic)
- guiltiness - the state or feeling of being guilty
- hurty - causing or feeling pain (informal)
- pacify - to calm or soothe; to quell unrest or anger
- pained - showing or feeling hurt, distress, or annoyance
- painless - causing no pain; involving little effort or difficulty
- pique - a feeling of irritation or resentment; to stimulate interest or arouse
- restful - giving a feeling of peace and relaxation; tranquil
- revel - to take great pleasure or delight; to celebrate boisterously
- rueful - expressing regret or sorrow, often in a wry, resigned way
- ruthful - an archaic word meaning full of sorrow or compassion; pitiful
- sorrowful - feeling or expressing deep sadness or grief
- terrorize - to fill with intense fear, often through threats or violence
- abridge - to shorten a text or account while retaining its essential content
- achy - affected by a dull, persistent pain
- adoration - deep love, worship, or reverence
- afraidness - the state of being afraid; fearfulness (rare)
- alas - an exclamation expressing grief, pity, or regret
- alcoholicity - the degree or strength of alcoholic content in a liquid
- amoret - a love token, a sweetheart, or a little cupid (archaic)
- apprehensively - in a manner showing anxiety or fear about the future
- bereavement - the state of grief and loss following someone's death
- bravado - a bold show of confidence, often to conceal fear
- bristle - a short stiff hair; to react with sudden anger or indignation
- caprice - a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior
- cheerily - in a happy and brightly cheerful manner
- companionship - the comfort and pleasure of having company
- contrite - feeling deep remorse for wrongdoing
- cringe - to recoil or wince in embarrassment or fear
- delectation - delight or enjoyment; the giving of pleasure
- disrelish - a feeling of distaste or dislike; to regard with distaste
- distraught - deeply agitated or distressed with worry or grief
- enkindle - to set alight or to arouse a feeling
- entice - to attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage
- excitation - the action of exciting or the state of being excited, especially in physics
- expiation - the act of making amends for guilt or wrongdoing
- foreboding - a feeling that something bad is about to happen
- fortitude - courage and strength of mind in enduring pain or adversity
- frigid - extremely cold; lacking warmth of feeling
- furiousness - the state of being extremely angry or violent
- gleeful - full of exuberant joy or delight
- grame - anger, sorrow, or vexation (archaic)
- gratifying - giving pleasure or satisfaction
- heartless - lacking compassion or feeling; cruelly indifferent
- hopelessness - the feeling or state of having no hope; despair
- hurrah - a shout of joy, triumph, or approval
- hysteric - affected by or characterized by uncontrolled emotion or panic
- infliction - the act of imposing something unpleasant, such as pain or punishment
- insecurity - a feeling of uncertainty or anxiety; lack of safety or stability
- insensible - unconscious or unaware; lacking feeling or perception
- insentient - incapable of feeling or perception; lifeless
- intension - the internal content or connotation of a concept; intensity of effort
- ire - intense anger; wrath
- jubilant - feeling or expressing great joy and triumph
- lickerish - greedy, lustful, or eager for sensual pleasure
- lonesome - sad from being alone; lonely
- plaint - an expression of grief or complaint; a lament
- regretful - feeling or showing sorrow or remorse
- seethe - to be filled with intense but unexpressed anger, or to boil and bubble
- sensual - relating to gratification of the senses or physical pleasure
- serendipity - the occurrence of fortunate discoveries by happy accident
- speechless - unable to speak, especially through shock or strong emotion
- sting - to wound with a sharp pointed organ; a sharp tingling pain
- tempestuous - characterized by strong, turbulent emotion or weather
- token - a thing serving as a visible sign or symbol of a fact, quality, or feeling
- unhopeful - feeling or offering no hope; pessimistic
- unquiet - restless, anxious, or turbulent
- wretched - in a very unhappy, unfortunate, or miserable state
- abhorrence - a feeling of strong repugnance or disgust
- absolution - formal release from guilt, sin, or punishment
- aglow - glowing with warmth, light, or emotion
- alack - an archaic exclamation expressing sorrow or regret
- anxiousness - the state of being uneasy or worried; nervous apprehension
- autonomic - involuntary or self-regulating, especially of the nervous system
- benumbed - deprived of feeling or sensation; numbed
- blase - unimpressed or indifferent through overfamiliarity or surfeit of pleasure
- blessedly - in a way that brings relief, joy, or blessing
- bosom - the chest or breast, especially as the seat of emotion; close and intimate
- brokenhearted - overwhelmed by grief or disappointment, especially in love
- careworn - showing the effects of worry and prolonged anxiety
- choler - irritability or anger; one of the four medieval humors
- compassionateness - the quality of showing sympathy and concern for others' suffering
- cowardice - a lack of bravery; shameful fear in the face of danger
- crunk - a style of energetic Southern hip-hop; wildly excited or drunk (slang)
- delirious - in a confused, excited state; wildly ecstatic
- despairful - full of or marked by despair; hopeless
- despisement - the act or feeling of despising; contempt
- despond - to lose heart or hope; become dejected
- discontent - a feeling of dissatisfaction or restless unhappiness
- disenchantment - a feeling of disappointment after losing illusions
- dishearten - to cause to lose hope, courage, or enthusiasm
- disheartening - causing a loss of hope or enthusiasm; discouraging
- displeased - feeling annoyance or dissatisfaction
- disquiet - a feeling of anxiety or unease
- downcast - feeling dejected; directed downward
- dubiety - a feeling of doubt or uncertainty
- edgy - tense and nervous, or daringly unconventional
- emotionless - showing or feeling no emotion; impassive
- emotive - arousing or expressing strong feeling
- encouragingly - in a way that gives support, confidence, or hope
- epicurish - somewhat epicurean; fond of refined sensory and especially culinary pleasure
- evince - to reveal or show clearly the presence of a feeling or quality
- excitable - easily roused to strong emotion or activity
- exclamation - a sudden cry or remark expressing surprise, anger, or pain
- expressively - in a manner that vividly conveys feeling or meaning
- fervent - showing intense, passionate feeling or zeal
- fervid - intensely passionate or ardent; burning with feeling
- feverishness - the state of being feverish or restlessly excited
- fluff - soft light downy material; trivial or inconsequential content
- formidability - the quality of inspiring fear, awe, or respect by strength
- gnash - to grind the teeth together, especially in anger or pain
- gratefulness - the state of feeling or showing thankfulness
- gratify - to give pleasure or satisfaction to
- grimace - a twisted facial expression of pain or disgust
- heaviness - the quality of being heavy in weight, mood, or burden
- hedonic - relating to pleasure or the pursuit of it
- hedonistic - devoted to pleasure and self-gratification as a way of life
- hysterics - a fit of uncontrollable emotion, laughter, or weeping
- imbue - to fill or inspire thoroughly with a feeling or quality
- imparadise - to make supremely happy as if in paradise
- impassion - to fill with intense feeling or passion
- indifference - lack of interest, concern, or sympathy
- indignation - anger aroused by something perceived as unjust or unworthy
- ireful - full of anger; wrathful
- kindle - to set alight or arouse a feeling
- liking - a feeling of fondness or preference for something
- lonelihood - the state of being lonely; solitude
- lonelily - in a lonely manner
- lonesomeness - the feeling or state of being lonely and sad
- lovelorn - unhappy because of unrequited or lost love
- misgiving - a feeling of doubt, apprehension, or distrust
- mourning - the expression of deep sorrow, especially for someone who has died
- nerveless - lacking strength or feeling; calmly fearless
- nervosity - the quality or state of being nervous; nervousness
- numbness - loss of sensation or feeling; emotional deadening
- objectivity - the quality of judging fairly, free from personal bias or feeling
- odontalgia - toothache; pain in a tooth or the teeth
- offendedness - the state of feeling hurt, insulted, or resentful
- otalgia - earache; pain in the ear
- outburst - a sudden violent release of emotion or energy
- painfully - in a manner causing physical or emotional pain, or to an extreme degree
- panicked - overcome by sudden uncontrollable fear
- penitent - feeling or showing sorrow for wrongdoing
- plaintive - sounding sad and mournful
- premonition - a strong feeling that something, often unpleasant, is about to happen
- presentiment - a feeling that something, especially something bad, is about to happen
- queasy - feeling nauseous or uneasy in the stomach
- redoubtable - formidable and commanding respect or fear
- regretfully - with regret or a feeling of sorrow
- repentant - feeling or expressing sincere regret for one's wrongdoing
- resentful - feeling bitter indignation at unfair or hurtful treatment
- reverent - feeling or showing deep and solemn respect
- ruefully - in a manner expressing regret or sorrow
- satiety - the feeling of fullness or gratification beyond which desire ceases
- skittish - nervous and easily startled or excitable
- smarting - causing or feeling a sharp stinging pain
- solicitude - care, concern, or anxious attentiveness toward someone
- sorrowfulness - the state of feeling or showing deep sorrow
- stoic - enduring pain or hardship without showing feeling or complaint
- strife - angry or bitter conflict or disagreement
- strut - to walk with a proud, stiff swagger; or a supporting bar
- thankfulness - the quality of feeling or showing gratitude
- timorousness - the quality of being nervous, fearful, or easily frightened
- trembling - shaking involuntarily, as from cold, fear, or weakness
- unbowed - not subdued or defeated; remaining proud and defiant
- uncompassion - lack of sympathy or pity; absence of compassion
- uncompassionate - showing no sympathy or pity
- unfeelingly - without sympathy or emotion; callously
- unguilty - free from guilt; innocent
- unhappily - in a sad manner; unfortunately
- unsatisfied - not content or fulfilled
- unthreatening - not causing fear or appearing dangerous
- unworried - free from worry or anxiety; untroubled
- wanhope - despair; the absence or failure of hope
- woe - great sorrow or distress, or a cause of such grief
- worshipful - feeling or showing reverence and adoration; honorable
- writhe - to twist or squirm, especially in pain or discomfort
- cerebral - involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct
- enamor - To cause to be in love.
- populist - A person who advocates populism (a movement against ruling elites who are presumed not to act in the interests of the ordinary citizen).
- timorous - timid by nature or revealing timidity
- enamour - to fill someone with love, admiration, or delight, now usually used in the passive as enamoured of or with
- ecstasiate - rare: to fill someone with ecstasy or cause someone to become ecstatic
- disincline - to make someone unwilling or reluctant to do or accept something
- horror-struck - suddenly overwhelmed or immobilized by horror
- gladsome - full of, expressing, or causing joy; cheerful and joyous
- whew - used to express relief, exhaustion, or the release of tension
- misgive - of one's mind or heart: to fill one with doubt, apprehension, or foreboding
- fear-struck - overcome, transfixed, or deeply affected by fear
- infatuate - to fill someone with an intense but unreasoning and often short-lived attraction or admiration, usually used in the passive
- dumbfounder - dated: to astonish or bewilder someone completely
- spoony - dated: foolishly or excessively sentimental in love
- fantods - informal, usually in the fantods: a state of nervous agitation, uneasiness, irritability, or fidgeting

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