Adjectives For Negative Emotions

adjective feeling distressed or humiliated due to failure or disappointment

• She was chagrined to learn that her presentation had been canceled.
• He felt pretty chagrined after realizing he had forgotten his friend's birthday.
• I was totally chagrined when I got caught cheating on the test.
• The team was chagrined by their defeat, but they vowed to come back stronger next time.

adjective feeling sad or disheartened

• After receiving the rejection letter, he walked away with a dejected expression.
• She looked dejected when her favorite team lost the game.
• He was totally dejected after failing his driving test.
• The wilting flower looked dejected under the scorching sun.

adjective causing someone to feel distressed or discouraged

• The shareholders were dismayed by the company's poor performance.
• I was dismayed when I found out my favorite restaurant closed down.
• She was totally dismayed when she saw her ex with someone new.
• The artist was dismayed when he realized he had run out of paint in the middle of his masterpiece.

adjective causing fear or dread; extremely bad or serious

• The impact of the dreadful weather on crop yields is a major concern for farmers.
• I had a dreadful time at the dentist yesterday, the whole experience was just awful.
• That movie was so dreadful, I couldn't even sit through it.
• The dreadful weight of guilt hung heavy on his shoulders.

noun the quality or state of being hideous; extreme ugliness or offensiveness

• The hideousness of the crime shocked the entire community.
• I can't believe the hideousness of that outfit she's wearing.
• That movie was so bad, the hideousness of it was unbearable.
• The hideousness of his lies was finally exposed for all to see.