Emotions & Feelings

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

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In a way that shows great joy or enthusiasm. M S

/ˌdiː.təˈsteɪ.ʃən/ intense hatred combined with disgust or moral revulsion M S

demoralization C2

/dɪˌmɔrələˈzeɪʃən/ the destruction or serious weakening of a person's or group's confidence, discipline, or morale M S

/ˈʃeɪmˌfeɪst/ showing shame, guilt, or embarrassment, often through an awkward or subdued expression M S

/ˌoʊvɚˈɔ/ to subdue, restrain, or intimidate someone by inspiring overwhelming awe or fear M S

/ˈfɔrmədəbli/ In a way that inspires fear, respect, or awe; impressively powerfully. M S

/kəˈnoʊt/ To suggest a meaning or feeling beyond the literal one. M S

/rɪˈpaɪn/ literary: to feel or express discontent by complaining or fretting about an unwanted situation M S

/ˌoʊ.vɚˈstrʌŋ/ excessively tense, nervous, or emotionally strained M S

/ˈʌnˈnɜːvɪŋlɪ/ In a way that makes someone feel nervous or uneasy. M S

/ʌnˈmæn/ to deprive someone of courage, composure, or emotional strength M S

/spləˈnɛtɪk/ Related to the spleen. M S

/kənˈsoʊləˌtɔri/ intended or tending to comfort someone after grief, disappointment, or distress M S

/dɪˈskwaɪətuːd/ a state or feeling of anxiety, uneasiness, or disturbed calm M S

/ˌʌn.əˈpiːzd/ not calmed, satisfied, or made less angry M S

/ˈskʌnɚ/ a strong dislike, aversion, or feeling of disgust; chiefly Scottish and northern British M S

pusillanimity C2

/pjuːsɪləˈnɪmɪti/ the quality of being timid or cowardly, especially in avoiding risk or responsibility M S

/ˌmɪsˈlaɪk/ an aversion to or dislike of someone or something; now archaic or dialectal M S

/ˈoʊ.di.əm/ widespread hatred, contempt, or disgust directed at a person or thing M S

/ɪnˈspɪr.ɪ.tɪŋ/ giving courage, energy, or hope; encouraging and enlivening M S

/ɪnˈkwaɪ.ə.tuːd/ a state or feeling of uneasiness, anxiety, or restless concern M S

discomposure C2

a temperament that is perturbed and lacking in composure M S

/ˌɛbəˈlɪʃən/ a sudden, forceful outburst or display of emotion M S

/ˌʌndɪsˈmeɪd/ not discouraged, alarmed, or intimidated; remaining resolute despite difficulty M S

/ˈkʌmbɹəs/ Unwieldy because of size or weight; cumbersome. M S

/dɪˈspɑndəns/ a state of deep dejection, discouragement, and loss of hope M S

/dɪˈspaɪzɚ/ a person who regards someone or something with contempt M S

In a way that shows great joy or a sense of high importance. M S

undemonstratively C2

In a reserved way, without openly showing emotion. M S

/ˈæn.ɪ.məs/ strong hostility or ill feeling M S

/ʌnˈpɪt.id/ receiving no pity, sympathy, or compassionate concern M S

self-gratulation C2

/ˌsɛlfˌɡrætʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ pleased reflection on one's own success, good fortune, or supposed merit; self-congratulation, often with a suggestion of complacency M S

sportiveness C2

/ˈspɔrtɪvnəs/ lively, high-spirited playfulness or a tendency to frolic M S

/ɪnˈspɪrɪt/ literary: to give someone renewed courage, energy, or vigor M S

/ˈkɑn.stəɹ.neɪt/ to make someone suddenly alarmed, confused, or dismayed M S

/ˈɹɛnt͡ʃɪŋ/ causing intense emotional pain or physical suffering M S

/ˈdɑldɹəmz/ plural, usually the doldrums: a state of low spirits, boredom, or lack of energy M S

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