Emotions & Feelings
Naming the full range of how people feel, from joy to envy.
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like
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/laɪ̯k/
To enjoy something or find it pleasant.
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love
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/lʌv/
To care very deeply about someone.
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happy
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/ˈhæpi/
Feeling or showing pleasure and joy.
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hope
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/hoʊp/
To want something to happen and believe it might.
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afraid
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/əˈfɹeɪd/
Feeling fear; frightened of someone or something.
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feeling
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/ˈfi.lɪŋ/
An emotion such as happiness, sadness, or fear.
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angry
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/ˈæŋ.ɡɹi/
Feeling or showing strong displeasure or annoyance.
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sad
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/sæd/
Feeling unhappy, especially because something bad has happened.
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excited
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/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/
Feeling very happy and eager about something that is going to happen.
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cool off
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to become calmer after feeling angry or agitated
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take aback
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to surprise someone so strongly that they are briefly unsure how to respond
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well up
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to rise or gather until something begins to fill or overflow, especially tears in the eyes
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hate
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/heɪt/
To dislike someone or something very strongly.
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fear
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/fɪɚ/
A strong, unpleasant feeling caused by danger or the thought of something bad.
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surprise
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/sɚˈpɹaɪ̯z/
The feeling caused when something unexpected happens.
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nervous
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/ˈnɝːvəs/
Worried or slightly frightened about something.
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pressure
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/ˈprɛʃɚ/
A feeling of stress caused by demands or difficulties.
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interest
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/ˈɪn.tɹɛst/
a feeling of wanting to know about or take part in something.
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joy
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/d͡ʒɔɪ/
A feeling of great happiness.
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happiness
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/ˈhæpinɪs/
The feeling of being happy; joy.
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mood
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/muːd/
The way you feel at a particular time.
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shock
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/ʃɔk/
A sudden, upsetting, or surprising event or feeling.
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concern
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/kənˈsɝn/
a worried feeling that something may be wrong
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pride
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/pɹaɪd/
A feeling of satisfaction in your own or someone else's achievements.
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grateful
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/ˈɡɹeɪtf(ə)l/
Feeling or showing thanks for something good that someone has done.
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panic
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/ˈpænɪk/
A sudden strong feeling of fear that stops you thinking clearly.
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anxious
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/ˈæŋ(k).ʃəs/
Feeling worried or nervous about something that might happen.
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horror
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/ˈhɔɹ.ɚ/
A strong feeling of fear or shock.
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envy
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/ˈɛnvi/
A feeling of wanting something that someone else has.
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inspiration
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/ˌɪn.spɚˈeɪ.ʃən/
A feeling of excitement or new energy that makes you want to create or do something.
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amusement
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/əˈmjuzmənt/
The feeling of being entertained or finding something funny.
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cheer up
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to make someone feel happier or become happier oneself
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proud
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/ˈpɹæʊ̯d/
Feeling happy and satisfied about something you or someone close to you has done.
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pleasure
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/ˈplɛʒɚ/
A feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction.
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shame
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/ʃeɪm/
A painful feeling of guilt or embarrassment about something you have done.
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jealous
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/ˈd͡ʒɛ.ləs/
Unhappy because you want something that someone else has.
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lonely
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/ˈloʊnli/
Unhappy because you are alone or have no friends near you.
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desire
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/dɪˈzaɪɹ/
A strong feeling of wanting something.
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anger
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/ˈæ̝ŋɡɚ/
A strong feeling you have when something has hurt, annoyed, or treated you unfairly.
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passion
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/ˈpæʃən/
A very strong feeling, such as love, excitement, or anger.
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confidence
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/ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/
The feeling that you can do things well and succeed.
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miserable
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/ˈmɪz(ə)ɹəbəl/
Very unhappy or uncomfortable.
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impression
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/ɪmˈpɹɛʃn̩/
The effect or feeling that someone or something leaves in your mind.
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comfort
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/ˈkʊm.fət/
A pleasant feeling of being relaxed and free from pain or worry.
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guilt
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/ˈgɪlt/
The unhappy feeling you have when you know you have done something wrong.
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delighted
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/dɪˈlaɪtəd/
Very pleased and happy.
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hunger
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/ˈhʌŋɡɚ/
The feeling of needing or wanting to eat.
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excitement
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/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
A feeling of being very happy and eager.
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misery
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/ˈmɪz(ə)ɹi/
A feeling of deep unhappiness and suffering.
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emotion
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/ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən/
A strong feeling such as love, anger, fear, or joy
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content¹
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/ˈkɑn.tɛnt/
The things that are inside something such as a container, bag, or room.
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content²
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/kənˈtɛnt/
Happy and satisfied with what you have.
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sorrow
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/ˈsɑɹoʊ/
A deep feeling of sadness, especially after a loss.
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tension
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/ˈtɛnʃən/
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, often in difficult situations.
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hatred
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/hetɹɪd/
A very strong feeling of dislike or hostility.
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affection
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/əˈfɛk.ʃən/
A gentle feeling of fondness, liking, or love for someone.
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relief
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/ɹɪˈliːf/
The good feeling you get when worry, pain, or trouble ends or eases.
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grief
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/ɡɹiːf/
Deep sadness, especially after someone you love dies.
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instinct
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/ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/
A natural way of behaving or feeling that you are born with, not learned.
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furious
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/ˈfjʊɹ.i.əs/
Extremely angry.
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thrill
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/θɹɪl/
A sudden strong feeling of excitement and pleasure.
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loneliness
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/ˈloʊnlinəs/
The sad feeling of being alone and without company.
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humiliation
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/hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
The feeling of being ashamed or foolish, especially in front of others.
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contempt
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/kənˈtɛmpt/
A strong feeling that someone or something is worthless and deserves no respect.
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cruelty
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/ˈkɹuː(ə)lti/
Behaviour that causes pain or suffering to others, without any sympathy.
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outrage
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/ˈaʊt.ɹeɪd͡ʒ/
A strong feeling of shock and anger.
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desperation
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/ˌdɛspəˈɹeɪʃən/
A feeling of having no hope that makes you ready to do anything.
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awe
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/ɔ/
A feeling of great respect mixed with wonder or slight fear.
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tenderness
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/ˈtɛn.dɚ.nɪs/
A gentle, warm, and loving feeling toward someone.
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bitterness
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/ˈbɪtɝnəs/
The quality of feeling bitter; acrimony, resentment; the quality of exhibiting such feelings.
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anticipation
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/ænˌtɪs.əˈpeɪ.ʃən/
A feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen.
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detachment
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/dɪˈtæt͡ʃmənt/
A feeling of not being emotionally involved with someone or something.
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reverence
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/ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹəns/
A feeling of deep respect or admiration for someone or something.
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unhappiness
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/ənˈhæpiːnɪs/
The feeling of being sad or not satisfied.
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irritation
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/ˌɪɹ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
The feeling of being slightly angry or annoyed
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amazement
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/əˈmeɪz.mənt/
A feeling of great surprise and wonder.
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desolation
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/ˌdɛsəˈleɪʃən/
A deep feeling of sadness and loneliness.
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displeasure
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/dɪsˈplɛʒɚ/
A feeling of being annoyed or unhappy about something.
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disapproval
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/dɪsəˈpɹuvəl/
The feeling or showing that you think something is bad or wrong.
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dissatisfaction
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/dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/
A feeling of being unhappy or not content with something.
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chill
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/tʃəl/
An unpleasant feeling of cold.
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lust
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/ˈlɜst/
A strong feeling of sexual desire.
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distress
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/dɪˈstɹɛs/
A feeling of great emotional pain, worry, or suffering.
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remorse
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/ɹɪˈmɔɹs/
A deep feeling of guilt and regret for something wrong you have done.
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sentiment
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/ˈsɛn.tɪ.mənt/
A thought, opinion, or attitude, often based on feeling.
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intensity
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/ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/
The strength or degree of something such as a feeling or activity.
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fatigue
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/fəˈtiːɡ/
A feeling of being very tired, usually after hard physical or mental effort
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nausea
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/ˈnɔzi.ə/
A feeling of illness or discomfort in the digestive system, usually characterized by a strong urge to vomit.
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disdain
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/dɪsˈdeɪn/
A feeling that someone or something is worthless and deserves no respect.
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closeness
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/ˈkloʊs.nəs/
A feeling of being emotionally close to and connected with someone.
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dismay
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/dɪsˈmeɪ/
A strong feeling of disappointment, sadness, or alarm.
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sentimentality
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/ˌsen.tə.menˈtæl.ə.t̬i/
excessive, affected, or inappropriate tenderness and emotional feeling
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romanticism
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/roʊˈmæn.tə.sɪ.zəm/
the late-eighteenth- and early-nineteenth-century movement in European art, literature, and music that emphasized imagination, emotion, individual experience, and nature
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exhilaration
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/ɪgˌzɪlɝˈeɪʃən/
A feeling of great happiness and excitement.
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lethargy
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/ˈlɛθ.ə(ɹ).d͡ʒi/
A feeling of having no energy or enthusiasm; tiredness.
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disillusionment
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/ˌdɪsɪˈluʒənmənt/
A feeling of disappointment when you discover that something or someone is not as good as you had believed.
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undercurrent
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/ˈʌndɚˌkʌrənt/
a feeling, opinion, or influence that is present but not openly expressed
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buck up
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to become more cheerful, courageous, or determined
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chill out
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to become calm and relaxed after feeling tense or upset
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disgust
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/dɪsˈɡʊst/
a strong feeling of dislike or revulsion
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hysteria
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/hɪˈstɛɹiə/
Wild, uncontrollable emotion, especially fear or panic, that spreads through a group of people.
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epiphany
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/ɪˈpɪfəni/
An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder.
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sulk
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/sʌlk/
a mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal
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rapture
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/ˈɹæpt͡ʃɚ/
A feeling of great joy, delight, or excitement.
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euphoria
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/juˈfo.ɹi.ə/
A feeling of intense happiness and excitement.
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angst
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/ˈæŋ(k)st/
A deep feeling of anxiety, worry, or emotional turmoil.
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condolence
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/kənˈdoʊləns/
an expression of sympathy with another's grief
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mirth
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/mɜɹθ/
The emotion usually following humor and accompanied by laughter.
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elation
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/ɪˈleɪʃən/
A feeling of great happiness and excitement
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revulsion
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/ɹɪˈvʌlʃən/
A strong feeling of disgust or loathing.
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effusion
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/ɪˈfjuːʒən/
an abundant or unrestrained expression of emotion or words
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connotation
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/ˌkɑnəˈteɪʃən/
A feeling or idea that a word suggests, beyond its literal meaning.
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consternation
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/ˌkɑn.stɚˈneɪ.ʃən/
A feeling of shock, alarm, and dismay that leaves you unsure what to do.
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dudgeon
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/ˈdʌd͡ʒən/
a feeling of intense indignation, now only found in the phrase 'in high dudgeon'
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acrimony
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/ˈækrɪˌmoʊni/
bitter anger or ill feeling expressed in speech, behavior, or a dispute
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qualm
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/kwɑ(l)m/
A feeling of doubt or worry about whether something is right to do
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sentimentalism
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/ˌsɛntəˈmɛntəlɪzəm/
an excessive or uncritical reliance on tender emotion, especially at the expense of reason or realism
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lassitude
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/ˈlæsɪˌtud/
A feeling of tiredness and lack of energy or interest.
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lasciviousness
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/ləˈsɪvi.əsnəs/
feeling morbid sexual desire or a propensity to lewdness
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scunner
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/ˈskʌnɚ/
a strong dislike, aversion, or feeling of disgust; chiefly Scottish and northern British
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ululation
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/ˌjuljuˈleɪʃən/
a long, loud, wavering or trilling cry expressing strong emotion, or the act of making such a cry
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ebullition
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/ˌɛbəˈlɪʃən/
a sudden, forceful outburst or display of emotion
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animus
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/ˈæn.ɪ.məs/
strong hostility or ill feeling
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blues
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/bluːz/
a mood of melancholy; a melancholic African-American musical genre
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enchantment
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/ɪnˈtʃæntmənt/
a feeling of great delight; a magic spell
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pang
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/pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling of pain or emotion
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aggrievance
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/əˈɡrivəns/
a grievance; a feeling or cause of being wronged
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commiseration
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/kəˌmɪzəˈreɪʃən/
sympathy and sorrow expressed for another's misfortune
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ennui
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/ɑnˈwi/
a feeling of listless weariness and dissatisfaction from boredom
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exaltation
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/ˌɛɡzɔlˈteɪʃən/
a feeling of great joy or elation; the act of raising in rank
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gloom
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/ɡlum/
partial darkness or a feeling of deep sadness and despondency
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hunch
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/hʌntʃ/
an intuitive feeling or guess; also, to arch the back forward
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repulsion
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/rɪˈpʌlʃən/
a feeling of intense disgust, or a force driving things apart
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uneasiness
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/ʌnˈiːzinəs/
a feeling of anxiety or discomfort
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antipathy
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/ænˈtɪpəθi/
a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion
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compunction
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/kəmˈpʌŋkʃən/
a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that deters wrongdoing
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fervor
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/ˈfɝvɚ/
intense and passionate feeling or enthusiasm
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pique
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/pik/
a feeling of irritation or resentment; to stimulate interest or arouse
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caprice
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/kəˈpris/
a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior
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disrelish
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/dɪsˈrɛlɪʃ/
a feeling of distaste or dislike; to regard with distaste
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foreboding
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/fɔrˈboʊdɪŋ/
a feeling that something bad is about to happen
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grame
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/ɡreɪm/
anger, sorrow, or vexation (archaic)
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grudge
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/ɡrʌdʒ/
a persistent feeling of resentment over a past wrong
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hopelessness
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/ˈhoʊpləsnəs/
the feeling or state of having no hope; despair
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insecurity
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/ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊrɪti/
a feeling of uncertainty or anxiety; lack of safety or stability
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abhorrence
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/əbˈhɔrəns/
a feeling of strong repugnance or disgust
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atmospherics
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/ˌætməsˈfɛrɪks/
electrical interference in radio, or the mood-setting features of a place
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