Emotions & Feelings
Naming the full range of how people feel, from joy to envy.
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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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suspicion
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/səˈspɪʃ.ən/
A feeling that something is wrong or that someone has done something bad, without clear proof.
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sympathy
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/ˈsɪm.pəθ.i/
A feeling of pity and sorrow for someone who is suffering.
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gratitude
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/ˈɡɹætɪtjud/
The feeling of being thankful and wanting to show appreciation.
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anxiety
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/ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ.ɪ.ti/
A feeling of worry or unease about something that might happen.
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despair
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/dɪˈspɛɚ/
The feeling of having lost all hope.
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sadness
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/ˈsædnəs/
The feeling of being unhappy.
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satisfaction
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/sætɪsˈfækʃən/
The good, contented feeling you get when you achieve or get what you wanted.
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disappointment
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/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
The sad feeling you get when something is not as good as you hoped or expected.
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sensation
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/sɛnˈseɪʃən/
A physical feeling that you get through your body, such as touch, heat, or pain.
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delight
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/dəˈlaɪt/
A feeling of great pleasure or joy.
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enthusiasm
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/ɪnˈθuziæzəm/
A strong feeling of excitement and eagerness about something.
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thirst
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/θɝst/
The feeling of needing or wanting to drink.
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appreciation
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/əˌpɹi.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
A feeling of being grateful, or a way of showing thanks.
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embarrassment
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/ɪmˈbæɹ.əs.mənt/
The uncomfortable feeling of shame or awkwardness in front of others.
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brotherhood
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/ˈbɹʌð.ɚˌhʊd/
A feeling of friendship and loyalty between people, as if they were brothers
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ecstasy
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/ˈek.stə.si/
A feeling of very intense happiness or delight.
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fright
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/fraɪt/
A sudden, strong feeling of fear.
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frustration
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/fɹʌsˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/
The feeling of being annoyed and impatient when you cannot do what you want.
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certainty
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/ˈsɝtn̩ti/
The feeling of being completely sure about something.
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prejudice
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/ˈpɹɛd͡ʒədɪs/
An unfair feeling of dislike or hatred toward a group of people, often based on race, religion, or gender.
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boredom
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/ˈbɔɹ.dəm/
The feeling of being bored, with nothing interesting to do.
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admiration
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/ˌædmɝˈeɪʃən/
A feeling of great respect and approval for someone or something.
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discomfort
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/dɪsˈkʌmfɚt/
A feeling of slight pain or of being physically uncomfortable.
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enjoyment
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/ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪ.mənt/
The feeling of pleasure you get from something.
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fondness
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/ˈfɑndnəs/
A feeling of liking or affection for someone or something.
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nervousness
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/ˈnɝːvəsnəs/
The feeling of being worried or slightly frightened.
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annoyance
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/əˈnɔɪ.əns/
The feeling of being slightly angry or impatient.
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eagerness
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/ˈiɡɚnəs/
A strong feeling of wanting to do something or be involved in it.
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appeal to
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to seem attractive or interesting to someone
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stir up
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to cause strong feelings or reactions to arise
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