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Emotions & Feelings

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

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proud B1
/ˈpɹæʊ̯d/ Feeling happy and satisfied about something you or someone close to you has done. Meaning Off Sound Off
pleasure B1
/ˈplɛʒɚ/ A feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction. Meaning Off Sound Off
shame B1
/ʃeɪm/ A painful feeling of guilt or embarrassment about something you have done. Meaning Off Sound Off
jealous B1
/ˈd͡ʒɛ.ləs/ Unhappy because you want something that someone else has. Meaning Off Sound Off
lonely B1
/ˈloʊnli/ Unhappy because you are alone or have no friends near you. Meaning Off Sound Off
desire B1
/dɪˈzaɪɹ/ A strong feeling of wanting something. Meaning Off Sound Off
anger B1
/ˈæ̝ŋɡɚ/ A strong feeling you have when something has hurt, annoyed, or treated you unfairly. Meaning Off Sound Off
passion B1
/ˈpæʃən/ A very strong feeling, such as love, excitement, or anger. Meaning Off Sound Off
confidence B1
/ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/ The feeling that you can do things well and succeed. Meaning Off Sound Off
miserable B1
/ˈmɪz(ə)ɹəbəl/ Very unhappy or uncomfortable. Meaning Off Sound Off
impression B1
/ɪmˈpɹɛʃn̩/ The effect or feeling that someone or something leaves in your mind. Meaning Off Sound Off
comfort B1
/ˈkʊm.fət/ A pleasant feeling of being relaxed and free from pain or worry. Meaning Off Sound Off
guilt B1
/ˈgɪlt/ The unhappy feeling you have when you know you have done something wrong. Meaning Off Sound Off
delighted B1
/dɪˈlaɪtəd/ Very pleased and happy. Meaning Off Sound Off
hunger B1
/ˈhʌŋɡɚ/ The feeling of needing or wanting to eat. Meaning Off Sound Off
excitement B1
/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/ A feeling of being very happy and eager. Meaning Off Sound Off
misery B1
/ˈmɪz(ə)ɹi/ A feeling of deep unhappiness and suffering. Meaning Off Sound Off
emotion B1
/ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən/ A strong feeling such as love, anger, fear, or joy Meaning Off Sound Off
content¹ B1
/ˈkɑn.tɛnt/ The things that are inside something such as a container, bag, or room. Meaning Off Sound Off
content² B1
/kənˈtɛnt/ Happy and satisfied with what you have. Meaning Off Sound Off
sorrow B1
/ˈsɑɹoʊ/ A deep feeling of sadness, especially after a loss. Meaning Off Sound Off
tension B1
/ˈtɛnʃən/ A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, often in difficult situations. Meaning Off Sound Off
hatred B1
/hetɹɪd/ A very strong feeling of dislike or hostility. Meaning Off Sound Off
affection B1
/əˈfɛk.ʃən/ A gentle feeling of fondness, liking, or love for someone. Meaning Off Sound Off
suspicion B1
/səˈspɪʃ.ən/ A feeling that something is wrong or that someone has done something bad, without clear proof. Meaning Off Sound Off
sympathy B1
/ˈsɪm.pəθ.i/ A feeling of pity and sorrow for someone who is suffering. Meaning Off Sound Off
gratitude B1
/ˈɡɹætɪtjud/ The feeling of being thankful and wanting to show appreciation. Meaning Off Sound Off
anxiety B1
/ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ.ɪ.ti/ A feeling of worry or unease about something that might happen. Meaning Off Sound Off
despair B1
/dɪˈspɛɚ/ The feeling of having lost all hope. Meaning Off Sound Off
sadness B1
/ˈsædnəs/ The feeling of being unhappy. Meaning Off Sound Off
satisfaction B1
/sætɪsˈfækʃən/ The good, contented feeling you get when you achieve or get what you wanted. Meaning Off Sound Off
disappointment B1
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/ The sad feeling you get when something is not as good as you hoped or expected. Meaning Off Sound Off
sensation B1
/sɛnˈseɪʃən/ A physical feeling that you get through your body, such as touch, heat, or pain. Meaning Off Sound Off
delight B1
/dəˈlaɪt/ A feeling of great pleasure or joy. Meaning Off Sound Off
enthusiasm B1
/ɪnˈθuziæzəm/ A strong feeling of excitement and eagerness about something. Meaning Off Sound Off
thirst B1
/θɝst/ The feeling of needing or wanting to drink. Meaning Off Sound Off
appreciation B1
/əˌpɹi.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ A feeling of being grateful, or a way of showing thanks. Meaning Off Sound Off
embarrassment B1
/ɪmˈbæɹ.əs.mənt/ The uncomfortable feeling of shame or awkwardness in front of others. Meaning Off Sound Off
brotherhood B1
/ˈbɹʌð.ɚˌhʊd/ A feeling of friendship and loyalty between people, as if they were brothers Meaning Off Sound Off
ecstasy B1
/ˈek.stə.si/ A feeling of very intense happiness or delight. Meaning Off Sound Off
fright B1
/fraɪt/ A sudden, strong feeling of fear. Meaning Off Sound Off
frustration B1
/fɹʌsˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/ The feeling of being annoyed and impatient when you cannot do what you want. Meaning Off Sound Off
certainty B1
/ˈsɝtn̩ti/ The feeling of being completely sure about something. Meaning Off Sound Off
prejudice B1
/ˈpɹɛd͡ʒədɪs/ An unfair feeling of dislike or hatred toward a group of people, often based on race, religion, or gender. Meaning Off Sound Off
boredom B1
/ˈbɔɹ.dəm/ The feeling of being bored, with nothing interesting to do. Meaning Off Sound Off
admiration B1
/ˌædmɝˈeɪʃən/ A feeling of great respect and approval for someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off
discomfort B1
/dɪsˈkʌmfɚt/ A feeling of slight pain or of being physically uncomfortable. Meaning Off Sound Off
enjoyment B1
/ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪ.mənt/ The feeling of pleasure you get from something. Meaning Off Sound Off
fondness B1
/ˈfɑndnəs/ A feeling of liking or affection for someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off
nervousness B1
/ˈnɝːvəsnəs/ The feeling of being worried or slightly frightened. Meaning Off Sound Off
annoyance B1
/əˈnɔɪ.əns/ The feeling of being slightly angry or impatient. Meaning Off Sound Off
eagerness B1
/ˈiɡɚnəs/ A strong feeling of wanting to do something or be involved in it. Meaning Off Sound Off
appeal to B1
to seem attractive or interesting to someone Prepositional verb Meaning Off Sound Off
stir up B1
to cause strong feelings or reactions to arise Phrasal verb Meaning Off Sound Off

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