# Emotions & Feelings

**Type:** Topic
**Words:** 861

## 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.; frequency rank 39
- love — To care very deeply about someone.; frequency rank 116
- sorry — Said to apologize or to politely get someone's attention.; frequency rank 120
- thank — To tell someone you are grateful for something they have done.; frequency rank 124
- sure — Feeling certain about something; having no doubt.; frequency rank 130
- thanks — Used to tell someone you are grateful.; frequency rank 201
- happy — Feeling or showing pleasure and joy.; frequency rank 288
- hope — To want something to happen and believe it might.; frequency rank 338
- afraid — Feeling fear; frightened of someone or something.; frequency rank 416
- funny — Making you laugh; amusing.; frequency rank 539
- black — Of the darkest colour, like the night sky with no light.; frequency rank 540
- feeling — An emotion such as happiness, sadness, or fear.; frequency rank 543
- red — Having the colour of blood, strawberries, or a setting sun.; frequency rank 584
- wonderful — Extremely good; making you feel very happy or pleased.; frequency rank 675
- tired — Feeling that you need rest or sleep.; frequency rank 730
- blue — Having the colour of a clear sky or the sea.; frequency rank 791
- angry — Feeling or showing strong displeasure or annoyance.; frequency rank 920
- sad — Feeling unhappy, especially because something bad has happened.; frequency rank 944
- excited — Feeling very happy and eager about something that is going to happen.; frequency rank 1302
- merry — Happy and full of cheerful energy.; frequency rank 2470
- butterfly — A flying insect with large, often brightly coloured wings.; frequency rank 5513

### A2
- yeah — An informal way of saying yes.; frequency rank 57
- worry — To feel anxious or uneasy about something that might happen.; frequency rank 354
- wish — To want something to be true, especially something unlikely.; frequency rank 439
- hate — To dislike someone or something very strongly.; frequency rank 523
- scared — Feeling fear; frightened.; frequency rank 581
- mad — Angry or annoyed.; frequency rank 676
- worried — Feeling unhappy and afraid because you keep thinking about a problem or something bad that might happen.; frequency rank 715
- fear — A strong, unpleasant feeling caused by danger or the thought of something bad.; frequency rank 845
- surprise — The feeling caused when something unexpected happens.; frequency rank 869
- scene — The place where something, especially an event or accident, happens.; frequency rank 932
- cry — To shed tears because you feel sad, hurt, or upset.; frequency rank 993
- nervous — Worried or slightly frightened about something.; frequency rank 1136
- empty — Containing nothing or no one; frequency rank 1285
- wild — Living or growing in nature, not kept or raised by people.; frequency rank 1321
- asleep — Sleeping.; frequency rank 1340
- comfortable — Making you feel physically relaxed and at ease.; frequency rank 1596
- joy — A feeling of great happiness.; frequency rank 1684
- happiness — The feeling of being happy; joy.; frequency rank 1696
- alarm — A device that makes a loud sound to warn of danger.; frequency rank 1735
- regret — To feel sorry about something you did or did not do.; frequency rank 1863
- mood — The way you feel at a particular time.; frequency rank 1873
- pleased — Happy and satisfied about something.; frequency rank 1987
- celebrate — To do something enjoyable to mark a special or happy event.; frequency rank 2015
- pity — A sad and unfortunate thing; something to be regretted.; frequency rank 2019
- shock — A sudden, upsetting, or surprising event or feeling.; frequency rank 2074
- concern — a worried feeling that something may be wrong; frequency rank 2183
- pride — A feeling of satisfaction in your own or someone else's achievements.; frequency rank 2205
- grateful — Feeling or showing thanks for something good that someone has done.; frequency rank 2222
- scream — To make a loud, high cry, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement.; frequency rank 2244
- bored — Feeling tired and impatient because you have nothing interesting to do.; frequency rank 2516
- curse — Magic words said to bring bad luck or harm to someone.; frequency rank 2533
- disappointed — Feeling sad because something was not as good as you hoped or expected.; frequency rank 2654
- panic — A sudden strong feeling of fear that stops you thinking clearly.; frequency rank 2665
- violent — Using physical force meant to hurt or damage.; frequency rank 2698
- cheer — To shout loudly to show approval, support, or joy.; frequency rank 2804
- frightened — Feeling fear; afraid.; frequency rank 2842
- sweat — The salty liquid that comes out of your skin when you are hot, ill, or nervous.; frequency rank 2953
- pleasant — Enjoyable and giving a feeling of happiness.; frequency rank 3236
- unhappy — Sad; not feeling happy.; frequency rank 3280
- annoying — Making you feel slightly angry or impatient.; frequency rank 3375
- uncomfortable — Not pleasant to use, wear, or sit in; causing physical discomfort.; frequency rank 3403
- romance — A romantic relationship or love affair between two people.; frequency rank 3637
- headache — A pain in the head.; frequency rank 3731
- happily — In a happy, cheerful way.; frequency rank 3878
- anxious — Feeling worried or nervous about something that might happen.; frequency rank 3956
- admire — To respect and approve of someone or something.; frequency rank 3981
- horror — A strong feeling of fear or shock.; frequency rank 4206
- envy — A feeling of wanting something that someone else has.; frequency rank 4896
- blank — With no writing, marks, or pictures on it; empty.; frequency rank 4959
- dizzy — Feeling as if everything is spinning and you might fall over.; frequency rank 5349
- wooden — Made of wood.; frequency rank 5605
- strongly — In a way that shows powerful feeling or firm opinion.; frequency rank 5994
- frightening — Making you feel afraid; scary.; frequency rank 6623
- frighten — To make someone feel afraid or scared.; frequency rank 6923
- sunlight — The natural light that comes from the sun.; frequency rank 6990
- annoy — To make someone slightly angry or impatient, especially by doing something repeatedly.; frequency rank 10055
- uneasy — Worried or nervous, with a feeling that something is wrong.; frequency rank 10939
- pleasing — Giving pleasure, enjoyment, or satisfaction.; frequency rank 13728
- angrily — In a way that shows anger.; frequency rank 18161
- stomachache — A pain in the stomach or belly, often caused by eating too much.; frequency rank 24430
- adjective — a word that describes a noun, such as 'big' or 'happy'; frequency rank 30796

### B1
- kiss — To touch someone with your lips to show love, affection, or greeting.; frequency rank 739
- forgive — To stop being angry at someone for something they did wrong.; frequency rank 763
- proud — Feeling happy and satisfied about something you or someone close to you has done.; frequency rank 915
- pleasure — A feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction.; frequency rank 988
- kick — To hit something with your foot.; frequency rank 1224
- shame — A painful feeling of guilt or embarrassment about something you have done.; frequency rank 1333
- horrible — Very unpleasant or bad.; frequency rank 1509
- ugh — used to express disgust, aversion, horror, or strong annoyance; frequency rank 1569
- jealous — Unhappy because you want something that someone else has.; frequency rank 1591
- lonely — Unhappy because you are alone or have no friends near you.; frequency rank 1695
- burning — On fire.; frequency rank 1973
- scare — To make someone feel frightened.; frequency rank 1986
- ashamed — Feeling embarrassed or guilty about something you have done.; frequency rank 2021
- scary — Causing fear or worry; frightening.; frequency rank 2053
- courage — The ability to face danger, pain, or fear without giving up.; frequency rank 2114
- disgusting — Extremely unpleasant and making you feel sick.; frequency rank 2142
- desire — A strong feeling of wanting something.; frequency rank 2198
- desperate — Needing or wanting something so much that you will do anything to get it.; frequency rank 2287
- dramatic — Sudden, large, and very noticeable.; frequency rank 2289
- anger — A strong feeling you have when something has hurt, annoyed, or treated you unfairly.; frequency rank 2492
- passion — A very strong feeling, such as love, excitement, or anger.; frequency rank 2529
- confidence — The feeling that you can do things well and succeed.; frequency rank 2614
- hopefully — Used to say that you hope something will happen.; frequency rank 2826
- miserable — Very unhappy or uncomfortable.; frequency rank 2864
- comfort — A pleasant feeling of being relaxed and free from pain or worry.; frequency rank 2967
- guilt — The unhappy feeling you have when you know you have done something wrong.; frequency rank 3268
- atmosphere — The layer of gases that surrounds the Earth or another planet.; frequency rank 3332
- yell — To shout something in a very loud voice.; frequency rank 3475
- tragedy — A very sad event, especially one involving death or great loss.; frequency rank 3565
- bitter — Having a sharp, unpleasant taste that is not sweet.; frequency rank 3793
- depressed — Feeling very sad and without hope.; frequency rank 3940
- fond — Having a liking or affection for someone or something.; frequency rank 4000
- affect — To have an effect on something or someone; to change or influence it.; frequency rank 4096
- humor — The quality of being funny or amusing.; frequency rank 4107
- delighted — Very pleased and happy.; frequency rank 4121
- temper — A tendency to become angry quickly.; frequency rank 4199
- tragic — Very sad, especially because it involves death or suffering.; frequency rank 4220
- sore — Painful and sensitive, especially from injury or overuse.; frequency rank 4409
- explode — To burst suddenly and violently, often with a loud noise.; frequency rank 4436
- hunger — The feeling of needing or wanting to eat.; frequency rank 4441
- excitement — A feeling of being very happy and eager.; frequency rank 4565
- adorable — Very attractive and easy to love, especially in a sweet or charming way.; frequency rank 4616
- misery — A feeling of deep unhappiness and suffering.; frequency rank 4680
- emotion — A strong feeling such as love, anger, fear, or joy; frequency rank 4701
- content — Happy and satisfied with what you have.; frequency rank 4711
- hopeless — With no chance of success or improvement.; frequency rank 4716
- aggressive — Behaving in an angry, threatening way and ready to attack or argue.; frequency rank 4739
- sorrow — A deep feeling of sadness, especially after a loss.; frequency rank 4757
- dull — Boring; not interesting or exciting.; frequency rank 4841
- hatred — A very strong feeling of dislike or hostility.; frequency rank 4950
- vain — Too proud of your own appearance, abilities, or achievements.; frequency rank 5027
- affection — A gentle feeling of fondness, liking, or love for someone.; frequency rank 5155
- approval — Official permission or agreement that something can happen.; frequency rank 5395
- disappoint — To make someone sad or unhappy by not being as good as they hoped or expected.; frequency rank 5429
- sympathy — A feeling of pity and sorrow for someone who is suffering.; frequency rank 5435
- eager — Very keen and excited to do or have something.; frequency rank 5521
- gratitude — The feeling of being thankful and wanting to show appreciation.; frequency rank 5540
- sickness — The state of being ill, or a particular illness.; frequency rank 5624
- stressed — Feeling worried or under mental pressure.; frequency rank 5818
- congratulate — To tell someone you are pleased about their success or good news.; frequency rank 5907
- anxiety — A feeling of worry or unease about something that might happen.; frequency rank 5908
- despair — The feeling of having lost all hope.; frequency rank 6027
- sadness — The feeling of being unhappy.; frequency rank 6069
- sensible — Showing good judgement; reasonable and practical.; frequency rank 6074
- emotionally — In a way that relates to feelings; frequency rank 6356
- triumph — A great success or victory after effort or difficulty.; frequency rank 6498
- thankful — Feeling or showing gratitude; glad about something.; frequency rank 6593
- disappointment — The sad feeling you get when something is not as good as you hoped or expected.; frequency rank 6985
- sensation — A physical feeling that you get through your body, such as touch, heat, or pain.; frequency rank 7283
- delight — A feeling of great pleasure or joy.; frequency rank 7291
- warmth — A pleasant, moderate level of heat.; frequency rank 7345
- depressing — Making you feel sad and without hope.; frequency rank 7377
- annoyed — Slightly angry or impatient about something.; frequency rank 7490
- enthusiasm — A strong feeling of excitement and eagerness about something.; frequency rank 7575
- thirst — The feeling of needing or wanting to drink.; frequency rank 7683
- devotion — Great love, loyalty, or commitment to someone or something.; frequency rank 8400
- appreciation — A feeling of being grateful, or a way of showing thanks.; frequency rank 8432
- supportive — Giving help, encouragement, or sympathy.; frequency rank 8479
- embarrassment — The uncomfortable feeling of shame or awkwardness in front of others.; frequency rank 8499
- ecstasy — A feeling of very intense happiness or delight.; frequency rank 8586
- cherish — To love and care about someone or something very much.; frequency rank 8853
- devastating — Causing very great harm, destruction, or damage.; frequency rank 8939
- phew — used to express relief, fatigue, surprise, or amazement; frequency rank 9059
- fright — A sudden, strong feeling of fear.; frequency rank 9121
- encouraging — Giving hope, confidence, or a positive feeling; frequency rank 9192
- shameful — So bad that it causes shame or disgrace.; frequency rank 9221
- ache — A dull, steady pain.; frequency rank 9713
- damp — Slightly wet, in an unpleasant or unwanted way.; frequency rank 9927
- mourn — To feel and show deep sadness, especially because someone has died.; frequency rank 10017
- certainty — The feeling of being completely sure about something.; frequency rank 10103
- acquire — to get or come to own something; frequency rank 10343
- boredom — The feeling of being bored, with nothing interesting to do.; frequency rank 10896
- hopeful — Feeling that something good is likely to happen.; frequency rank 10920
- tremble — To shake slightly, especially from fear, cold, or strong emotion.; frequency rank 11260
- admiration — A feeling of great respect and approval for someone or something.; frequency rank 12206
- encouragement — Words or actions that give someone confidence and hope; frequency rank 12271
- unwell — Not feeling healthy; slightly ill.; frequency rank 12511
- graceful — Moving in a smooth, elegant, and beautiful way.; frequency rank 13167
- stormy — Affected by storms; with strong winds and heavy rain.; frequency rank 13762
- homesick — unhappy because one is away from home and misses familiar people and places; frequency rank 14145
- discomfort — A feeling of slight pain or of being physically uncomfortable.; frequency rank 14525
- enjoyment — The feeling of pleasure you get from something.; frequency rank 16132
- shiver — To shake slightly because you are cold or frightened.; frequency rank 16198
- quake — A sudden shaking of the ground; an earthquake.; frequency rank 16762
- soothe — To make someone feel calmer and less worried or upset.; frequency rank 18568
- irritate — To make someone feel slightly angry or annoyed; frequency rank 19059
- willingness — The fact of being ready and happy to do something.; frequency rank 19354
- overjoyed — Extremely happy.; frequency rank 19728
- lovingly — In a way that shows love or affection.; frequency rank 19890
- purify — To make something clean by removing dirt or harmful substances.; frequency rank 20382
- fondness — A feeling of liking or affection for someone or something.; frequency rank 22510
- anxiously — In a worried or nervous way.; frequency rank 23289
- pleasantly — In a way that is enjoyable and gives pleasure.; frequency rank 25162
- hater — a person who strongly dislikes someone or something; frequency rank 25290
- nervousness — The feeling of being worried or slightly frightened.; frequency rank 27721
- unafraid — Not afraid; having no fear.; frequency rank 28811
- annoyance — The feeling of being slightly angry or impatient.; frequency rank 29839
- mourner — a person who feels or expresses grief, especially after someone's death; frequency rank 52605
- uplifted — Feeling happy, hopeful, or inspired.; frequency rank 53641
- feverishly — In a very busy, excited, and hurried way.; frequency rank 57613
- horrify — To shock someone deeply, making them feel fear or disgust.; frequency rank 66085
- knead — to press and fold dough in order to make it smooth and elastic

### B2
- damn — Used to express anger, surprise, or annoyance (informal).; frequency rank 388
- lord — A man of high rank in the nobility, or his title.; frequency rank 535
- bloody — Covered in or marked by blood.; frequency rank 989
- ow — A cry expressing sudden physical pain.; frequency rank 1130
- shooting — An event in which someone is hit or killed with a gun.; frequency rank 1328
- willing — Ready and happy to do something; not refusing.; frequency rank 1358
- suffering — A state of pain, distress, or great unhappiness.; frequency rank 2230
- convinced — Feeling completely sure that something is true.; frequency rank 2318
- torture — The act of causing someone severe pain, often to punish them or force a confession.; frequency rank 3065
- ease — The state of being able to do something without difficulty.; frequency rank 3243
- conscience — The part of your mind that tells you whether what you are doing is right or wrong.; frequency rank 3272
- lousy — Very bad; of poor quality.; frequency rank 3379
- worrying — Causing you to feel anxious or concerned.; frequency rank 3429
- relief — The good feeling you get when worry, pain, or trouble ends or eases.; frequency rank 3438
- gambling — The activity of risking money on a game or event in the hope of winning more.; frequency rank 3559
- creepy — Causing an uneasy, frightened feeling, as if something were crawling over your skin.; frequency rank 3622
- grief — Deep sadness, especially after someone you love dies.; frequency rank 3720
- prick — To make a small hole in something with a sharp point.; frequency rank 3790
- nerves — Feelings of worry or fear, especially before an important event.; frequency rank 3807
- buzz — To make a low, continuous humming sound, like a bee.; frequency rank 3951
- madness — The state of being mentally ill; insanity.; frequency rank 3982
- flip — To turn something over quickly so the other side shows.; frequency rank 4061
- betray — To harm someone who trusts you by being disloyal or untrue to them.; frequency rank 4113
- stab — To push a knife or other sharp object into someone or something.; frequency rank 4515
- scandal — An event that shocks people and damages the reputation of those involved.; frequency rank 4524
- relieved — Feeling happy and free from worry because a problem or fear has gone.; frequency rank 4607
- flame — The bright burning gas you see in a fire.; frequency rank 4691
- grip — To hold something tightly with your hand.; frequency rank 4854
- instinct — A natural way of behaving or feeling that you are born with, not learned.; frequency rank 5202
- furious — Extremely angry.; frequency rank 5212
- dreadful — Extremely bad or unpleasant.; frequency rank 5471
- passionate — Showing or feeling very strong emotions or enthusiasm.; frequency rank 5561
- possessed — Controlled by an evil spirit.; frequency rank 5648
- explosive — Able to explode or likely to explode.; frequency rank 6424
- stew — A dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid.; frequency rank 6495
- compassion — A strong feeling of sympathy for people who are suffering, together with a wish to help them.; frequency rank 6604
- pine — A tall evergreen tree with long thin needles instead of leaves.; frequency rank 6644
- thrill — A sudden strong feeling of excitement and pleasure.; frequency rank 6677
- identification — An official document that proves who you are.; frequency rank 6772
- loneliness — The sad feeling of being alone and without company.; frequency rank 6791
- yacht — A light, fast boat used for pleasure trips or racing.; frequency rank 6838
- confront — To deal with a difficult situation or problem directly.; frequency rank 7045
- glow — To give off a soft, steady light without flames.; frequency rank 7113
- quarrel — An angry argument or disagreement.; frequency rank 7231
- agony — Very severe pain.; frequency rank 7761
- despise — To hate someone or something and feel that they deserve no respect.; frequency rank 8117
- dearly — In a way that shows deep love or affection.; frequency rank 8183
- exquisite — Extremely beautiful and delicate.; frequency rank 8713
- tickle — To touch someone lightly in a way that makes them laugh or twitch.; frequency rank 8753
- consolation — Comfort you feel after a disappointment or loss.; frequency rank 9115
- calmly — In a relaxed way, without showing worry, anger, or fear.; frequency rank 9217
- bravery — Courage; the quality of facing danger or pain without showing fear.; frequency rank 9385
- nervously — In a worried or frightened way.; frequency rank 9493
- cruelty — Behaviour that causes pain or suffering to others, without any sympathy.; frequency rank 9811
- morale — the degree of confidence, enthusiasm, discipline, and willingness to continue felt by a person or group, especially during difficulty or danger; frequency rank 9878
- cowardly — Lacking courage; afraid to face danger or difficulty.; frequency rank 10050
- moody — Often changing mood and becoming unhappy or annoyed without warning.; frequency rank 10085
- glee — Great joy or delight, often at one's own luck or another's misfortune.; frequency rank 10122
- scarlet — Of a bright, vivid red colour.; frequency rank 10257
- gloomy — Dark in a way that feels depressing or unwelcoming.; frequency rank 10434
- outrage — A strong feeling of shock and anger.; frequency rank 10600
- outbreak — The sudden start of something unpleasant, especially a disease.; frequency rank 11161
- desperation — A feeling of having no hope that makes you ready to do anything.; frequency rank 11171
- hesitation — A pause before doing something, usually because you are nervous or unsure.; frequency rank 11343
- grieve — To feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died.; frequency rank 11405
- awe — A feeling of great respect mixed with wonder or slight fear.; frequency rank 11406
- dread — To feel very afraid or anxious about something that is going to happen.; frequency rank 11552
- symbolic — Standing for or representing something else, often an idea or feeling.; frequency rank 11619
- shaky — Shaking or trembling, often from weakness, fear, or illness.; frequency rank 11667
- tenderness — A gentle, warm, and loving feeling toward someone.; frequency rank 11726
- patriotic — Feeling or showing great love and support for your country.; frequency rank 11759
- sincerity — The quality of being honest and truly meaning what you say.; frequency rank 12068
- anguish — Severe pain or suffering of the mind or body.; frequency rank 12214
- picky — Very fussy; only happy when things are exactly the way you want them.; frequency rank 12450
- heartbroken — overwhelmed by grief, disappointment, or emotional loss; frequency rank 12957
- incense — A substance that gives off a sweet smell when it is burned.; frequency rank 13161
- compassionate — Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for people who are suffering.; frequency rank 13516
- affectionate — Showing fondness or love towards others.; frequency rank 14096
- carefree — Happy and relaxed because you have no worries or problems.; frequency rank 14107
- irritated — Feeling slightly angry or annoyed; frequency rank 14267
- humane — Showing kindness and care, and trying to avoid causing pain or suffering.; frequency rank 14662
- eruption — The sudden throwing out of lava, ash, and gas from a volcano.; frequency rank 14704
- indebted — Feeling grateful to someone for their help or a favour.; frequency rank 14777
- assurance — A promise or statement meant to make someone feel confident.; frequency rank 15258
- ecstatic — Extremely happy and excited.; frequency rank 15623
- ballad — A slow, romantic song.; frequency rank 15869
- astonished — Feeling or showing very great surprise.; frequency rank 16516
- inspirational — Making you feel excited, hopeful, or eager to do something good.; frequency rank 16790
- patriotism — Love of your country and a willingness to support and defend it.; frequency rank 16816
- passionately — In a way that shows very strong emotion or enthusiasm.; frequency rank 16844
- unrest — A state of trouble and anger among people, often shown through protests or riots; frequency rank 16936
- vibration — A continuous shaking movement, or the act of shaking quickly back and forth.; frequency rank 17059
- detachment — A feeling of not being emotionally involved with someone or something.; frequency rank 17597
- gulp — To swallow food or drink quickly in large amounts.; frequency rank 17626
- yearn — To want something very much, especially something you do not have.; frequency rank 17843
- glare — To stare at someone in an angry way.; frequency rank 18004
- reverence — A feeling of deep respect or admiration for someone or something.; frequency rank 18510
- unhappiness — The feeling of being sad or not satisfied.; frequency rank 18570
- madden — to make someone extremely angry, annoyed, or frustrated; frequency rank 18819
- eagerly — In a keen and excited way; with great interest.; frequency rank 19042
- reinforce — To make something stronger, especially by adding extra support.; frequency rank 19190
- aggressively — In an angry, forceful, or threatening way.; frequency rank 20398
- dreadfully — very badly or unpleasantly; frequency rank 21186
- dissatisfied — Not happy or content with something.; frequency rank 21297
- eloquent — Able to express ideas clearly and in a powerful, persuasive way.; frequency rank 21708
- bitterly — In a way that shows anger, hurt, or resentment.; frequency rank 21715
- pessimistic — Expecting that bad things will happen; having little hope.; frequency rank 21929
- erupt — When a volcano erupts, it suddenly throws out lava, ash, and gas.; frequency rank 21983
- cruelly — In a way that causes pain or suffering on purpose; unkindly.; frequency rank 22969
- appreciative — Showing that you are grateful or thankful.; frequency rank 23524
- tremor — A slight shaking or quivering movement, often from fear, illness, or weakness.; frequency rank 24478
- exclaim — To cry out or say something suddenly because of strong emotion.; frequency rank 25006
- expressive — Clearly showing thoughts or feelings.; frequency rank 25623
- irritation — The feeling of being slightly angry or annoyed; frequency rank 26509
- frantically — In a hurried, anxious, and uncontrolled way.; frequency rank 27486
- nourish — To give a person, animal, or plant the food it needs to live and grow.; frequency rank 27564
- gleam — To shine softly, especially from a clean or polished surface.; frequency rank 27584
- amazement — A feeling of great surprise and wonder.; frequency rank 28013
- cheerfully — In a happy and willing way.; frequency rank 28625
- innocently — In a naive or harmless way, without meaning any harm.; frequency rank 29274
- aspiration — A strong hope or ambition to achieve something.; frequency rank 29696
- displeasure — A feeling of being annoyed or unhappy about something.; frequency rank 29876
- weepy — inclined to cry, or feeling close to tears; frequency rank 30125
- barometer — An instrument that measures air pressure to help predict the weather.; frequency rank 30234
- mournful — Feeling or showing deep sadness or grief.; frequency rank 30236
- inflammatory — Likely to make people very angry or excited.; frequency rank 30470
- disapproval — The feeling or showing that you think something is bad or wrong.; frequency rank 30922
- neurosis — A mental illness, less serious than psychosis, in which a person feels strong anxiety or fear.; frequency rank 31664
- furiously — In a very angry way.; frequency rank 31952
- repress — To stop yourself from showing or feeling an emotion or desire.; frequency rank 32289
- instill — To gradually teach someone an idea, feeling, or habit until it becomes part of them.; frequency rank 32785
- perspiration — The salty liquid that comes out of your skin when you are hot or nervous; sweat.; frequency rank 34309
- dissatisfaction — A feeling of being unhappy or not content with something.; frequency rank 34820
- astonishment — A feeling of very great surprise.; frequency rank 34925
- engulf — To cover or surround something completely.; frequency rank 35548
- bad-tempered — Easily annoyed or angered; often in a bad mood.; frequency rank 35559
- heartwarming — Making you feel happy and full of warm emotion.; frequency rank 36050
- displease — to make someone feel annoyed, dissatisfied, or offended; to fail to please; frequency rank 37551
- unconcerned — Not worried or anxious about something.; frequency rank 42921
- disillusion — To make someone realize that something they believed in is not really true or good.; frequency rank 44883
- unease — A feeling of worry or discomfort that something is wrong.; frequency rank 45646
- jealously — In a way that carefully protects something you value.; frequency rank 46965
- idolize — To admire or love someone so much that you can see no fault in them.; frequency rank 48139
- fume — Strong-smelling or dangerous gas, smoke, or vapour.; frequency rank 48298
- lighthearted — cheerful and carefree, without anxiety or gloom; frequency rank 51854
- bewilderment — A feeling of complete confusion.; frequency rank 58478
- cheerfulness — The quality of being happy and full of good spirits.; frequency rank 62281
- uneasily — In a worried or nervous way.; frequency rank 76505
- exultant — Feeling and showing great joy and pride, especially after a success.; frequency rank 93700
- unashamedly — In a way that shows no shame or embarrassment.; frequency rank 102924
- coziness — A feeling of warm, comfortable, and pleasant snugness.; frequency rank 150806
- crossly — In an angry or bad-tempered way.; frequency rank 154252
- admiringly — In a way that shows respect, approval, or pleasure.; frequency rank 160896
- 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

### C1
- chill — An unpleasant feeling of cold.; frequency rank 3178
- woo — To try to win someone's love or romantic interest.; frequency rank 3270
- disturbing — Causing worry, distress, or a feeling of unease.; frequency rank 4535
- troubled — Worried, anxious, or upset.; frequency rank 5309
- lust — A strong feeling of sexual desire.; frequency rank 5502
- distress — A feeling of great emotional pain, worry, or suffering.; frequency rank 6036
- sentimental — Based on or showing tender emotions rather than reason.; frequency rank 6287
- numb — Unable to feel anything in part of the body.; frequency rank 8638
- resent — to feel angry or bitter about something you think is unfair; frequency rank 8879
- remorse — A deep feeling of guilt and regret for something wrong you have done.; frequency rank 9041
- provoke — To deliberately make someone angry or annoyed.; frequency rank 9269
- adrenaline — A hormone released by the body in moments of stress, fear, or excitement that speeds up the heart and prepares you to act.; frequency rank 9335
- wrench — To pull or twist something suddenly and violently.; frequency rank 10654
- infamous — Well known for being bad or evil.; frequency rank 10888
- well-being — The state of being healthy, happy, and comfortable.; frequency rank 12019
- somber — Serious, sad, or gloomy in mood; frequency rank 14232
- provocative — Deliberately causing a strong reaction, such as anger, argument, or interest.; frequency rank 16629
- gloat — usually disapproving: to feel or show excessive satisfaction about one's success or another person's misfortune; frequency rank 18144
- detest — To dislike someone or something very strongly; to hate.; frequency rank 18262
- claustrophobic — Feeling very uncomfortable or panicked in small, enclosed spaces.; frequency rank 18344
- scorn — To feel or show that you think someone or something is worthless and deserves no respect.; frequency rank 18579
- glum — Sad, gloomy, and low in spirits.; frequency rank 21032
- instinctively — Automatically and without thinking, from a natural feeling.; frequency rank 21050
- exhilarating — Making you feel very happy, excited, and full of energy.; frequency rank 21218
- dismal — Sad, gloomy, and depressing.; frequency rank 21852
- disdain — A feeling that someone or something is worthless and deserves no respect.; frequency rank 24186
- alleviate — To make pain, suffering, or a problem less severe.; frequency rank 24554
- pleasurable — Giving pleasure or enjoyment.; frequency rank 25538
- salve — A soothing cream or ointment put on the skin to heal it.; frequency rank 26001
- apprehensive — Worried or anxious that something bad might happen.; frequency rank 26719
- closeness — A feeling of being emotionally close to and connected with someone.; frequency rank 26769
- infuriating — extremely annoying or likely to make someone angry; frequency rank 26853
- instinctive — Done automatically without thinking, from a natural feeling.; frequency rank 26882
- profess — To claim or declare something openly, sometimes without it being true.; frequency rank 28253
- loveless — lacking love, affection, or emotional warmth; frequency rank 28959
- dismay — A strong feeling of disappointment, sadness, or alarm.; frequency rank 29294
- sentimentality — excessive, affected, or inappropriate tenderness and emotional feeling; frequency rank 29367
- disconcerting — causing someone to feel uneasy, confused, or embarrassed; frequency rank 29397
- gnaw — To bite or chew at something repeatedly, especially something hard.; frequency rank 31239
- placid — Calm and not easily upset or excited.; frequency rank 31490
- taut — Stretched or pulled tight, with no slack.; frequency rank 31964
- gush — To flow out suddenly in a large, fast stream.; frequency rank 34627
- huffy — angry and offended, especially over something relatively small; frequency rank 35950
- irate — Very angry.; frequency rank 38935
- inconsolable — so distressed, disappointed, or grief-stricken that comfort provides no relief; frequency rank 39280
- lethargic — Lacking energy and feeling slow or sleepy.; frequency rank 39360
- torturous — Causing great physical or mental pain; extremely difficult to endure.; frequency rank 41915
- enviable — So good or desirable that others would envy it.; frequency rank 42125
- fearfully — in an alarming manner; frequency rank 42401
- exhilaration — A feeling of great happiness and excitement.; frequency rank 46469
- lethargy — A feeling of having no energy or enthusiasm; tiredness.; frequency rank 48222
- disillusionment — A feeling of disappointment when you discover that something or someone is not as good as you had believed.; frequency rank 51452
- downhearted — sad, discouraged, or low in spirits; frequency rank 53360
- unsettle — To make someone feel worried, nervous, or uncomfortable.; frequency rank 53391
- thunderstruck — so astonished or shocked that one is temporarily unable to react or speak; frequency rank 55805
- unfailing — unceasing, not wavering or in danger of stopping; frequency rank 57655
- hanker — to have a strong or persistent desire for something, usually followed by for or after; frequency rank 59054
- remorseless — Showing no guilt, pity, or mercy.; frequency rank 59180
- awestruck — filled with overwhelming wonder, admiration, reverence, or fear; frequency rank 61376
- sheepish — embarrassed or ashamed, especially after being caught making a mistake; frequency rank 63953
- dither — To hesitate and be unable to decide what to do.; frequency rank 68409
- wrathful — vehemently incensed and condemnatory; frequency rank 68630
- bloodcurdling — causing extreme fear or horror; frequency rank 71856
- expressionless — showing no emotion, feeling, or reaction in the face, voice, or manner; frequency rank 73311
- fluster — to make someone agitated, nervous, or confused; frequency rank 81699
- heartrending — causing intense grief, distress, or sympathy; frequency rank 86649
- daunt — To make someone feel nervous or less confident, so they are afraid to do something.; frequency rank 87223
- sentimentally — In a way that shows tender, often nostalgic emotion.; frequency rank 88515
- dismally — In a sad or gloomy way.; frequency rank 115796
- unconcern — a lack of interest, care, or involvement; indifference; frequency rank 160069
- hearten — to make someone feel more encouraged, hopeful, or confident; frequency rank 173934
- heavy-hearted — weighed down by sadness or grief; frequency rank 179491
- animatedly — In a lively, excited way, full of energy.; frequency rank 185483
- somberly — In a serious, sad, or gloomy way; frequency rank 186062
- impersonally — In a cold or distant way, without showing personal feeling.; frequency rank 190140
- low-spirited — sad, discouraged, or lacking hope and energy; frequency rank 194081
- stuffiness — The state of being warm and lacking fresh air.; frequency rank 225076
- glumly — In a sad, gloomy way.; frequency rank 227224
- exhilarate — To make someone feel very happy, excited, and full of energy.; frequency rank 242883
- transfix — To make someone unable to move or look away, through fear, amazement, or wonder.; frequency rank 283130
- remorsefully — In a way that shows deep guilt or regret.; frequency rank 306211
- irately — In a very angry way.; frequency rank 347773
- 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

### C2
- hysterical — Showing wild, uncontrollable emotion, such as panic, fear, or excitement.; frequency rank 7452
- erotic — relating to sexual desire, love, or sexual excitement; frequency rank 9134
- disgust — a strong feeling of dislike or revulsion; frequency rank 9152
- pep — lively energy, enthusiasm, and high spirits; frequency rank 10628
- whoop — shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm; frequency rank 10995
- melancholy — A deep, thoughtful sadness.; frequency rank 11402
- heinous — Totally reprehensible.; frequency rank 13510
- hysteria — Wild, uncontrollable emotion, especially fear or panic, that spreads through a group of people.; frequency rank 15175
- quail — small gallinaceous game birds; frequency rank 18307
- sulk — a mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal; frequency rank 20307
- rapture — A feeling of great joy, delight, or excitement.; frequency rank 20699
- disgruntled — In a dissatisfied, frustrated, or upset mood; in a bad temper or ill humour.; frequency rank 20735
- platonic — free from physical desire; frequency rank 20792
- lament — To express great sadness or regret about something.; frequency rank 22215
- wallow — To let yourself enjoy or sink into a feeling, often a sad or self-pitying one.; frequency rank 22707
- exalted — Held in very high regard; of high rank or status.; frequency rank 22885
- euphoria — A feeling of intense happiness and excitement.; frequency rank 22925
- flinch — to draw back, as with fear or pain; frequency rank 23610
- grievance — A complaint about being treated unfairly, especially one serious enough to act on.; frequency rank 23955
- impatience — annoyance or restlessness caused by delay; frequency rank 24773
- narcissist — One who shows extreme love and admiration for themself.; frequency rank 25691
- mope — to remain dejected, listless, or self-pitying instead of acting; frequency rank 26176
- angst — A deep feeling of anxiety, worry, or emotional turmoil.; frequency rank 26821
- swoon — to lose consciousness briefly, especially because of weakness or intense emotion; frequency rank 27735
- forlorn — Sad and lonely, especially because of being left alone or abandoned.; frequency rank 27758
- panicky — thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation; frequency rank 28260
- elated — Extremely happy and excited; frequency rank 28579
- gruff — deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion; frequency rank 28627
- abject — Extremely bad and hopeless; complete and utter.; frequency rank 28733
- heady — strongly intoxicating or affecting the senses, as a drink or scent does; frequency rank 29951
- unnerving — Making someone feel nervous, uneasy, or afraid.; frequency rank 30021
- condolence — an expression of sympathy with another's grief; frequency rank 32106
- mirth — The emotion usually following humor and accompanied by laughter.; frequency rank 32270
- bereft — Completely lacking something; deprived of it.; frequency rank 32457
- austere — Severe or stern in manner or appearance.; frequency rank 33259
- feign — To pretend to have a feeling or condition in order to deceive someone.; frequency rank 33267
- abhor — To hate something deeply; to find it utterly disgusting.; frequency rank 33713
- rekindle — to make a feeling, relationship, interest, or activity become active again; frequency rank 34220
- euphoric — Feeling or showing intense happiness and excitement.; frequency rank 34571
- indignant — Feeling or showing anger because something seems unfair or wrong.; frequency rank 35013
- flighty — Acting on silly, sudden ideas rather than careful thought; not reliable.; frequency rank 37405
- eroticism — sexual desire, excitement, or the quality of being sexually arousing; frequency rank 37545
- despondent — without or almost without hope; frequency rank 38391
- remorseful — Feeling deep regret and guilt for something you have done wrong.; frequency rank 38456
- elation — A feeling of great happiness and excitement; frequency rank 38556
- misogynist — One who professes misogyny; a hater of women.; frequency rank 38970
- dampen — To make a feeling or activity weaker or less lively.; frequency rank 40725
- wistful — Sad and thoughtful, especially when remembering something or longing for it.; frequency rank 41681
- trepidation — Anxiety over the uncertain future or possible ill-occurrence.; frequency rank 41713
- revulsion — A strong feeling of disgust or loathing.; frequency rank 42538
- dumbfounded — so astonished or bewildered that one is temporarily unable to speak or react; frequency rank 42658
- impassioned — filled with or expressing intense emotion and strong conviction; frequency rank 43689
- tizzy — a state of nervous excitement, agitation, or confused distraction; frequency rank 44941
- incandescent — emitting light as a result of being heated; frequency rank 46048
- puritanical — Very strict about morals and behaviour, and disapproving of pleasure.; frequency rank 46366
- effusion — an abundant or unrestrained expression of emotion or words; frequency rank 47607
- exasperating — extremely annoying, especially because a problem or behavior continues; frequency rank 47645
- jubilation — the utterance of sounds expressing great joy; frequency rank 47698
- ardor — Strong enthusiasm or passion for something.; frequency rank 47730
- irritability — a tendency to become annoyed, impatient, or angry easily; frequency rank 48604
- tribulation — great trouble, suffering, or distress; frequency rank 53124
- consternation — A feeling of shock, alarm, and dismay that leaves you unsure what to do.; frequency rank 56571
- brouhaha — A noisy and excited reaction to something, often greater than it deserves.; frequency rank 57202
- heartsick — overcome with grief, disappointment, or hopeless longing; frequency rank 60389
- constriction — a tight feeling in some part of the body; frequency rank 60610
- misanthrope — One who has a negative view of the entire human race.; frequency rank 61432
- engender — To cause something, especially a feeling or situation, to come into being.; frequency rank 62596
- irk — to annoy, irritate, or weary someone; frequency rank 62600
- brandish — To wave or swing something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or excited way.; frequency rank 64853
- lamentation — The act of expressing deep grief, often loudly; a sorrowful cry.; frequency rank 66033
- unnerve — To make someone feel nervous, anxious, or less confident.; frequency rank 66698
- boohoo — to cry loudly with audible sobs; frequency rank 68050
- lyrically — In a way that expresses deep emotion beautifully.; frequency rank 68812
- rapturous — Showing or feeling great joy or enthusiasm.; frequency rank 73538
- xenophobia — a fear of foreigners or strangers; frequency rank 75574
- pitfall — A potential, unsuspected, hidden problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.; frequency rank 76664
- forlornly — In a sad and lonely way.; frequency rank 79297
- lorn — literary or archaic: abandoned, bereft, lonely, or forlorn; frequency rank 82518
- dudgeon — a feeling of intense indignation, now only found in the phrase 'in high dudgeon'; frequency rank 82732
- lachrymose — Tearful, sorrowful, sad, pertaining to tears, weeping, causing tears or crying.; frequency rank 84461
- acrimony — bitter anger or ill feeling expressed in speech, behavior, or a dispute; frequency rank 84618
- deaden — To make a feeling or sensation, especially pain, less strong.; frequency rank 86217
- wistfully — In a sad, thoughtful way, often while longing for something.; frequency rank 88560
- angsty — Full of anxiety, worry, or moody emotional turmoil.; frequency rank 91367
- fretful — worried, restless, or unable to relax; frequency rank 96839
- tremulous — quivering of the voice as from weakness or fear; frequency rank 100469
- jocund — full of or showing high-spirited merriment; frequency rank 102998
- exult — to express great joy; frequency rank 103031
- sentimentalism — an excessive or uncritical reliance on tender emotion, especially at the expense of reason or realism; frequency rank 104952
- quietude — a state of calm, stillness, and freedom from disturbance; frequency rank 106321
- rancorous — showing deep, persistent resentment, bitterness, or malice; frequency rank 108429
- discomfiture — embarrassment, frustration, or uneasy disappointment; frequency rank 120001
- lassitude — A feeling of tiredness and lack of energy or interest.; frequency rank 131381
- disaffection — a loss of affection or loyalty toward a person, group, or way of life; alienation; frequency rank 144364
- mirthless — showing no genuine happiness or amusement; joyless; frequency rank 144972
- wroth — archaic or literary: intensely angry; frequency rank 149224
- rapturously — In a way that shows great joy or enthusiasm.; frequency rank 160847
- detestation — intense hatred combined with disgust or moral revulsion; frequency rank 165816
- demoralization — the destruction or serious weakening of a person's or group's confidence, discipline, or morale; frequency rank 175663
- shamefaced — showing shame, guilt, or embarrassment, often through an awkward or subdued expression; frequency rank 177743
- overawe — to subdue, restrain, or intimidate someone by inspiring overwhelming awe or fear; frequency rank 190310
- formidably — In a way that inspires fear, respect, or awe; impressively powerfully.; frequency rank 192361
- connote — To suggest a meaning or feeling beyond the literal one.; frequency rank 208294
- repine — literary: to feel or express discontent by complaining or fretting about an unwanted situation; frequency rank 223199
- overstrung — excessively tense, nervous, or emotionally strained; frequency rank 232839
- unnervingly — In a way that makes someone feel nervous or uneasy.; frequency rank 234159
- unman — to deprive someone of courage, composure, or emotional strength; frequency rank 239798
- splenetic — Related to the spleen.; frequency rank 244073
- consolatory — intended or tending to comfort someone after grief, disappointment, or distress; frequency rank 246790
- disquietude — a state or feeling of anxiety, uneasiness, or disturbed calm; frequency rank 252980
- unappeased — not calmed, satisfied, or made less angry; frequency rank 286738
- scunner — a strong dislike, aversion, or feeling of disgust; chiefly Scottish and northern British; frequency rank 306173
- pusillanimity — the quality of being timid or cowardly, especially in avoiding risk or responsibility; frequency rank 318212
- mislike — an aversion to or dislike of someone or something; now archaic or dialectal; frequency rank 327557
- odium — widespread hatred, contempt, or disgust directed at a person or thing; frequency rank 355286
- inspiriting — giving courage, energy, or hope; encouraging and enlivening; frequency rank 386188
- inquietude — a state or feeling of uneasiness, anxiety, or restless concern; frequency rank 388685
- discomposure — a temperament that is perturbed and lacking in composure; frequency rank 415424
- ebullition — a sudden, forceful outburst or display of emotion; frequency rank 436339
- undismayed — not discouraged, alarmed, or intimidated; remaining resolute despite difficulty; frequency rank 552918
- cumbrous — Unwieldy because of size or weight; cumbersome.; frequency rank 555859
- despondence — a state of deep dejection, discouragement, and loss of hope; frequency rank 567802
- despiser — a person who regards someone or something with contempt; frequency rank 568011
- 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
- unpitied — receiving no pity, sympathy, or compassionate concern
- self-gratulation — pleased reflection on one's own success, good fortune, or supposed merit; self-congratulation, often with a suggestion of complacency
- sportiveness — lively, high-spirited playfulness or a tendency to frolic
- inspirit — literary: to give someone renewed courage, energy, or vigor
- consternate — to make someone suddenly alarmed, confused, or dismayed
- wrenching — causing intense emotional pain or physical suffering
- doldrums — plural, usually the doldrums: a state of low spirits, boredom, or lack of energy

### C2+
- whew — used to express relief, exhaustion, or the release of tension; frequency rank 5777
- cerebral — involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct; frequency rank 12773
- populist — A person who advocates populism (a movement against ruling elites who are presumed not to act in the interests of the ordinary citizen).; frequency rank 52051
- spoony — dated: foolishly or excessively sentimental in love; frequency rank 86781
- timorous — timid by nature or revealing timidity; frequency rank 99064
- gladsome — full of, expressing, or causing joy; cheerful and joyous; frequency rank 186694
- horror-struck — suddenly overwhelmed or immobilized by horror; frequency rank 275305
- infatuate — to fill someone with an intense but unreasoning and often short-lived attraction or admiration, usually used in the passive; frequency rank 284693
- enamour — to fill someone with love, admiration, or delight, now usually used in the passive as enamoured of or with; frequency rank 294268
- enamor — To cause to be in love.; frequency rank 570933
- fantods — informal, usually in the fantods: a state of nervous agitation, uneasiness, irritability, or fidgeting; frequency rank 572863
- 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
- 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
- misgive — of one's mind or heart: to fill one with doubt, apprehension, or foreboding
- fear-struck — overcome, transfixed, or deeply affected by fear
- dumbfounder — dated: to astonish or bewilder someone completely
