Emotional States Vocabulary

verb past tense and past participle of aggravate

adjective causing annoyance or anger; made more severe or intense

• The defendant was charged with aggravated assault.
• She was really aggravated by his constant interruptions.
• I was so aggravated when my phone died right before my presentation.
• The simmering tension between the two countries was aggravated by the recent border dispute.

verb to make unclear or obscure

• The issue at hand was beclouded by conflicting reports from various sources.
• His judgment was beclouded by his emotions, causing him to make a hasty decision.
• Her mind was beclouded by all the drama happening around her.
• The truth was beclouded by a web of lies and deceit.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case 'benumbed' describes a state of being numb or lacking sensation

• The extreme cold left his fingers benumbed and unable to move.
• I couldn't feel my toes, they were completely benumbed!
• After standing in the rain for hours, my whole body was benumbed.
• The shocking news left her benumbed, unable to process what had just happened.

adjective feeling shame or humiliation

• Upon hearing the news of his failed exam, he appeared crestfallen.
• She was crestfallen when her favorite show got canceled.
• He was totally crestfallen after getting dumped by his girlfriend.
• The team was crestfallen after losing the championship game.

verb to make someone feel sad and dispirited

• The team was deject after losing the championship game.
• She looked deject when she didn't get the job she wanted.
• I felt so deject when my crush didn't text me back.
• The dark clouds seemed to deject the entire atmosphere of the party.

adjective expressing or showing a lack of satisfaction or contentment

• The dissatisfied customers demanded a refund for the faulty product.
• She was dissatisfied with the service at the restaurant and left a bad review.
• I'm so dissatisfied with my job, it's time to quit and find something better.
• His hunger for success left him dissatisfied with anything less than perfection.

verb to soak or saturate thoroughly; to make very wet

• The heavy rain drenched the entire city, causing flooding in many areas.
• We got drenched in the sudden downpour while walking home.
• I got totally drenched at the water park and had a blast!
• Her heart was drenched in sorrow after the loss of her beloved pet.

verb Emptying is a gerund form of the verb 'empty', which means to remove the contents from something.

• The process of emptying the trash bins is scheduled for every Monday morning.
• I'll start emptying the dishwasher while you finish setting the table.
• I'm so tired of emptying out my savings account for these unexpected expenses.
• Her heart felt like it was emptying of all emotions as she listened to the heartbreaking news.

noun a state of agitated confusion or excitement

verb to make someone agitated or confused

• The speaker remained composed and unruffled, despite the attempts to fluster them.
• Don't let their questions fluster you, just take your time and answer confidently.
• She was totally flustered when he unexpectedly showed up at the party.
• The sudden change in plans completely flustered her, throwing off her entire day.

adjective describing something that lacks life or vitality

• The lifeless body was found in the abandoned building.
• The party was so boring, it felt lifeless.
• The movie was so bad, it was totally lifeless.
• Without her passion, her art felt lifeless and dull.

adjective describing someone or something as clumsy, awkward, or dull in movement or behavior

• The lumpish boy struggled to keep up with the rest of the class during the physical education lesson.
• I felt a bit lumpish after eating that huge meal.
• Don't be so lumpish, get up and join the game!
• Her lumpish attitude towards change hindered her progress in the project.

noun a state or quality of being mellow, softness or gentleness

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• The mellowness of the wine was evident in its smooth finish and subtle fruit flavors.
• I love the mellowness of this chill playlist, it's perfect for relaxing.
• His vibe was all about that mellowness, just going with the flow and enjoying life.
• The mellowness of her personality was like a calming presence in the chaotic room.

adjective feeling or causing great discomfort or unhappiness

• The refugees lived in miserable conditions in the overcrowded camp.
• I felt miserable after failing my exam.
• I hate this rainy weather, it's making me feel miserable.
• Being stuck in traffic during rush hour is a miserable experience.

adjective blurred or indistinct

• After a long night of studying, I woke up feeling muzzy and disoriented.
• I shouldn't have had that last drink, now I'm feeling all muzzy.
• I feel so muzzy after staying up all night playing video games.
• His mind felt muzzy as he tried to process the shocking news.

noun a person who is easily agitated or anxious

adjective describes a person or feeling showing anxiety or unease

• She felt nervous before giving her presentation to the board of directors.
• I always get nervous before a job interview.
• I was so nervous about the test, I thought I was going to barf.
• The dark clouds looming overhead made her nervous about the impending storm.

verb to cause something to become thoroughly soaked or filled with a substance

adjective completely filled or soaked with a substance

• It is important to saturate the soil with water before planting seeds.
• Make sure to saturate the sponge with soap before washing the dishes.
• I'm going to saturate my social media feed with pictures from the concert.
• The market is already saturated with similar products, so we need to find a unique selling point.

adjective describing a weather condition characterized by strong winds, rain, thunder, or snow

• The weather forecast predicts a stormy night ahead.
• I heard it's going to be a stormy day tomorrow.
• The sky looks so stormy, it's gonna pour any minute now.
• Their relationship has been quite stormy lately, with constant arguments and disagreements.

adjective describing a lack of strength or weakness

• The strengthless patient struggled to lift even the lightest objects.
• I feel so strengthless after that intense workout.
• I'm feeling totally strengthless today, I can barely move.
• His argument was so weak and strengthless that no one took it seriously.

verb to overwhelm or flood with water

adjective overwhelmed with an excessive amount of work or tasks

• The office was swamped with paperwork after the long weekend.
• I'm feeling swamped with all these assignments piling up.
• I'm totally swamped with work this week, I can't hang out.
• Her mind was swamped with thoughts of what could go wrong.

noun a set of forms taken by a verb to indicate the time (and sometimes also the continuance or completeness) of the action in relation to the time of the utterance

• The atmosphere in the room became tense as the negotiations continued.
• I could feel the tension in the air as we waited for the results.
• Things got real tense between them after the argument.
• The tension between the two rival teams was so thick, you could cut it with a knife.

adjective not influenced or changed by someone or something; not affected or altered

• The new policy will remain unaffected by the recent changes in the market.
• Don't worry, your decision will be unaffected by my opinion.
• Her attitude is so chill, she's totally unaffected by all the drama.
• His calm demeanor in the face of chaos showed that he was truly unaffected by the situation.

noun a person who wavers or is indecisive

verb to sway back and forth, to show indecision or hesitation

• Despite the economic challenges, the company did not waver in its commitment to innovation.
• She didn't waver in her decision to pursue a career in music.
• I told him not to waver on his plan to ask her out.
• His resolve was like a rock, never once did it waver in the face of adversity.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'unexcited' describes a lack of excitement

• She appeared unexcited about the upcoming business conference.
• I'm feeling pretty unexcited about going to the party tonight.
• I'm totally unexcited for this movie, it looks boring.
• His unexcited demeanor was like a dark cloud hanging over the group.

noun a slang term for a state of extreme anxiety or panic

• The patient experienced a sudden onset of abdabs, causing them to feel anxious and agitated.
• I always get the abdabs before a big presentation, it's like butterflies in my stomach.
• She totally had the abdabs when she saw her ex with someone new at the party.
• The thought of public speaking gives me the abdabs, I just can't handle it.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

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

• The patient seems to be in a state of shock after the accident.
• She's really in a state about her upcoming presentation.
• I can't believe he's still in a state over that breakup.
• The country is in a state of turmoil following the political unrest.