Emotional States

verb to evoke or awaken a feeling, emotion, or response in someone

• The artist's work aroused a sense of curiosity and wonder among viewers.
• The movie really aroused my interest in learning more about the topic.
• That new song really aroused the crowd at the concert last night.
• The speech aroused a sense of patriotism and unity among the audience.

noun noun - a person who is easily angered

adjective adjective - relating to or affected by choler or anger; hot-tempered

• His choleric outbursts often disrupted the meetings and created tension among team members.
• Don't take it personally, he's just a bit choleric when things don't go his way.
• He's always so choleric, it's like he's constantly in a bad mood.
• The stormy weather matched his choleric temperament perfectly.

verb to cover or obscure with clouds

adjective obscured or darkened by clouds

• The scientist's judgment was clouded by his personal biases.
• Her mind was clouded with worry about the upcoming exam.
• I can't think straight, my mind is all clouded.
• The truth was clouded by a web of lies and deceit.

adjective adjective describes a noun or pronoun, in this case 'crabby' describes someone who is irritable or bad-tempered

• The customer was quite crabby when their order was delayed.
• My sister always gets crabby when she's hungry.
• Don't be so crabby, it's just a game.
• His crabby attitude was like a dark cloud hanging over the party.

noun the state or quality of being dead

• The deadness of the tree was evident by its lack of leaves and brittle branches.
• I could feel the deadness in the air as soon as I walked into the abandoned house.
• The party was so boring, there was a definite deadness in the atmosphere.
• Her eyes showed a deadness that hinted at a deep emotional pain.

noun a state of despair, typically resulting from a sense of hopelessness or urgency

• The refugees fled their war-torn country in desperation, seeking safety and a better life.
• She called him in desperation, asking for help with her car that had broken down on the side of the road.
• I was so desperate for a snack that I ended up eating cold pizza for breakfast.
• The artist's desperation to create something meaningful was evident in every brushstroke of his painting.

verb past tense of disengage; to detach or separate from something

adjective not engaged or occupied; free from involvement or commitment

• The employee seemed disengaged during the meeting, not contributing any valuable input.
• She looked completely disengaged while watching the movie, not even reacting to the plot twists.
• My friend was so disengaged at the party, he just sat in the corner on his phone the whole time.
• After the breakup, she felt disengaged from reality, as if everything around her was a blur.

noun a state or quality of being dull; lacking interest or excitement

• The lecture was filled with dullness, causing many students to struggle to stay awake.
• I can't stand the dullness of this movie, let's change it.
• This party is so boring, the dullness is killing me.
• The dullness of his personality made it hard for others to connect with him.

adjective having a red or rosy color in the face, usually due to embarrassment or exertion

• She flushed with embarrassment when she realized her mistake.
• He flushed red when his crush walked by.
• I flushed the toilet before leaving the bathroom.
• The success of the project flushed new life into the company.

verb To make someone agitated, confused, or nervous.

adjective Feeling or showing agitation, confusion, or nervousness.

• She became flustered when asked to present the report in front of the board members.
• He always gets flustered whenever he has to speak in public.
• I was so flustered during the interview, I couldn't even remember my own name!
• The unexpected news left her feeling flustered, like a whirlwind of emotions swirling inside.

adjective describing someone with sunken or deeply set eyes, often indicating tiredness or illness

• The hollow-eyed man looked like he hadn't slept in days.
• She showed up to the party looking all hollow-eyed and tired.
• The students pulled an all-nighter and came to class hollow-eyed.
• After the breakup, she felt hollow-eyed and empty inside.

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

• The refugees were hungering for a stable food supply after being displaced from their homes.
• I'm hungering for some pizza right now, let's order in!
• She was hungering for some gossip about her ex-boyfriend.
• The artist was hungering for inspiration to create a new masterpiece.

adjective Ill-at-ease is used as an adjective to describe a feeling of discomfort or unease.

adverb Ill-at-ease can also be used as an adverb to describe how someone is feeling in a particular situation.

• The new employee felt ill-at-ease during the important board meeting.
• She always feels ill-at-ease at social gatherings.
• I was so ill-at-ease when I had to give a speech in front of the whole class.
• The uncertainty of the future left him ill-at-ease.

noun a bad mood or temper; a state of irritability or discontent

• The CEO's ill-humor was evident during the board meeting.
• His ill-humor ruined the mood at the party.
• She's always in an ill-humor in the mornings before her coffee.
• The dark clouds in the sky matched his ill-humor.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things (common noun), or to name a particular one of these (proper noun)

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

article a particular item or object

• The chef prepared a delicious beef stew for the dinner party.
• I'm in a stew trying to figure out what to wear to the event.
• She's always in a stew about something, it's exhausting.
• The team found themselves in a stew after losing their star player to injury.

adjective describing a person who is feeling down or depressed

• After receiving the bad news, she felt low spirited and struggled to focus on her work.
• I've been feeling a bit low spirited lately, maybe I just need a break.
• She's been feeling really down in the dumps and low spirited since the breakup.
• The dark clouds overhead matched his low spirited mood as he walked alone in the rain.

noun a feeling of slight anger or annoyance

verb to annoy or irritate

• Her constant criticism of my work really seemed to miff me.
• I was really miffed when my favorite show got canceled.
• I was totally miffed when he didn't invite me to the party.
• The unexpected rain miffed our plans for a picnic.

noun a temporary state of mind or feeling

adjective indicating the prevailing atmosphere or feeling

• The music at the event helped set a joyful mood for the guests.
• I'm in such a good mood today, let's go out and celebrate!
• I can't believe she's in such a bad mood, must be that time of the month.
• The dark clouds looming overhead matched his somber mood perfectly.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'moody' describes someone who is prone to sudden changes in mood or temperament

• The artist's moody paintings evoke a sense of melancholy and introspection.
• My friend can be quite moody when she's tired.
• Don't mind him, he's just in a moody mood today.
• The stormy weather matched her moody temperament perfectly.

noun a state of nonexistence or emptiness

adjective having no real existence or value

• The concept of nothingness has been explored extensively in philosophical discussions.
• I gazed into the vast expanse of nothingness and felt a sense of peace.
• When I asked him what he was thinking about, he just shrugged and said 'nothingness'.
• Her mind was consumed by a swirling vortex of nothingness, unable to focus on anything else.

noun a feeling of intense pleasure or joy

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• The music filled her with a sense of rapture, transporting her to another world.
• I was in absolute rapture when I found out I got the job!
• The new video game is pure rapture, I can't stop playing it.
• The sunset painted the sky in shades of rapture, leaving everyone in awe.

noun a wrinkle or crease in something, typically in fabric or paper

verb to wrinkle or crease, typically by crushing or folding

• The delicate fabric of her dress was rumpled after being packed in a suitcase.
• I always rumple my sheets when I toss and turn in bed.
• Stop rumpling my hair, I just styled it!
• The unexpected news rumpled his plans for the weekend.

verb present participle of the verb 'steam'

adjective characterized by emitting steam or being heated to the point of emitting steam

• The steaming cup of tea was a welcome sight on a cold winter morning.
• I could see the steaming pot of soup on the stove, ready to be served.
• The steaming hot pizza was gone in minutes at the party.
• His temper was steaming as he stormed out of the room.

verb present participle of the verb 'stifle', meaning to suffocate or suppress

adjective causing difficulty in breathing; suffocating

• The stifling heat of the room made it difficult to focus on the presentation.
• I can't stand this stifling weather, I need some fresh air.
• This party is so stifling, let's go somewhere else.
• The stifling atmosphere in the office made it hard to express new ideas.

verb to move quickly and forcefully in a specified direction

• The team is storming through the project with great efficiency.
• They're really storming through this assignment, aren't they?
• We're gonna storm that party tonight!
• The emotions were storming inside her, ready to burst out.

adjective not securely fixed; liable to give way or fall

adverb in an unsteady manner

• The patient's unsteady gait indicated a possible neurological issue.
• She felt unsteady on her feet after spinning around in circles.
• I can't believe how unsteady he was after only one drink.
• The company's future seems unsteady with all the recent layoffs.

noun a state of being unhappy, disappointed, or worried

verb to make someone feel unhappy, disappointed, or worried

adjective feeling or showing unhappiness, disappointment, or worry

• She was visibly upset by the news of the company's bankruptcy.
• He's really upset about not getting the promotion.
• I can't believe she got so upset over a little joke.
• The storm upset the calm of the ocean.

verb past tense of the verb 'wash out', meaning to remove or fade away through the action of washing or exposure to the elements

adjective having lost color or brightness; faded

• The colors of the painting looked washed out after years of exposure to sunlight.
• I don't like wearing that shirt anymore, it looks all washed out.
• The party was so boring, everyone looked washed out by the end of the night.
• Her dreams of becoming a famous singer were washed out after she lost her voice.