Emotional Well-Being Vocabulary

noun a state of being satisfactory or in good order

adjective satisfactory, acceptable, or good

adverb in a satisfactory or acceptable manner

• After reviewing the proposal, I believe everything is all right and ready to be presented to the board.
• Don't worry, everything will be all right in the end.
• Just chill out, everything's gonna be all right.
• Even though things may seem rough now, remember that the sun will rise again and everything will be all right in the end.

adverb used for emphasis to indicate to what extent or degree something is true

preposition used to indicate the degree or extent of something

• I don't understand the concept at all.
• I didn't like the movie at all.
• I ain't going to that party at all.
• Her words didn't hurt me at all.

noun freedom from mental disturbance

• The philosopher sought ataraxy through meditation and self-reflection.
• I find a sense of ataraxy when I go for a long walk in nature.
• I need to chill out and find some ataraxy before I lose my mind.
• In the chaos of the city, she found a sense of ataraxy in the quiet of the library.

adjective a feeling or showing great pleasure or satisfaction

• The company was delighted to announce record profits for the quarter.
• I was absolutely delighted when I found out I got the job!
• I was so delighted when my crush texted me back.
• The artist's use of color in the painting delighted the viewers.

noun a mental health disorder characterized by persistently low mood and loss of interest or pleasure in activities

• Clinical depression is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
• I've been feeling really down lately, I think I might be dealing with some depression.
• I can't seem to shake this funk, I think I'm in a bit of a depression.
• The dark clouds of depression hung heavy over her, making it hard to see any light.

verb past participle of dishearten

adjective feeling a loss of hope or confidence

• After receiving multiple rejections, she felt disheartened and considered giving up on her dreams.
• I was really disheartened when I found out my favorite band canceled their concert.
• I was totally disheartened when I saw my ex with someone else at the party.
• The constant setbacks in his career left him feeling disheartened, like a ship lost at sea with no sense of direction.

verb past tense of drain, meaning to remove liquid from something

adjective exhausted of physical or mental strength

• After a long day at work, I felt completely drained of energy.
• I can't hang out tonight, I'm too drained from studying for my exams.
• I was so drained after that workout, I could barely move.
• The constant stress of the job drained all the joy out of her life.

adjective feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep

• After a long day of work, she felt fatigued and ready to rest.
• I'm so fatigued from staying up late last night.
• I can't hang out tonight, I'm too fatigued.
• The team was fatigued from their losing streak, but they pushed through and won the championship.

noun the quality or state of being fertile; the ability to produce offspring or fruit

adjective fertile (related to or capable of producing offspring or fruit)

• The couple sought medical help to improve their fertility.
• She's been taking supplements to boost her fertility.
• I heard that eating certain foods can up your fertility game.
• The fertile soil of the garden produced a bountiful harvest.

adjective describing a situation where someone is left in a difficult or helpless position

adverb in a manner that leaves someone in a difficult or helpless position

• The boat was left high and dry on the shore after the tide went out.
• I was left high and dry when my friend didn't show up to give me a ride.
• Don't worry, I won't leave you high and dry at the party.
• After losing his job, he felt high and dry with no source of income.

adjective describing the state or condition of something as negative or unfavorable

adverb modifying a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate the manner in which something is done

• The company's financial situation is in a bad way due to poor management decisions.
• I heard that John's relationship is in a bad way right now.
• She's really in a bad way after that breakup.
• The team's morale is in a bad way after losing the championship game.

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

adjective a word naming an attribute of a noun, such as sweet, red, or technical

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb or a word group, expressing a relation of place, time, circumstance, manner, cause, degree, etc.

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 word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun, and in some languages extending to volume or numerical scope

• The company has been in a rut for the past few quarters, struggling to increase profits.
• I feel like I'm in a rut with my job - I need a change.
• My love life has been in a rut lately, I need to spice things up.
• Sometimes we get stuck in a rut with our routines and need to break free to experience new things.

adjective lacking or without any problems or difficulties

• The project was completed smoothly and issueless, thanks to the efficient team.
• My computer has been running issueless since I got it fixed last week.
• I can't believe how issueless our road trip was, everything went perfectly.
• Their relationship seemed issueless on the surface, but there were underlying problems that needed to be addressed.

verb to be or remain in a state of weakness or inactivity

adjective weak or lacking vitality

adverb in a weak or lacking vitality manner

• The old building stood languishing in disrepair, waiting for someone to restore it.
• My plants have been languishing in the sun without enough water.
• I feel like I've been languishing in this dead-end job for too long.
• Her dreams of becoming a famous singer were languishing in obscurity until she was discovered.

verb to make or become lighter in weight or brightness

adjective having decreased in weight or brightness

• The room was lightened by the addition of more windows.
• Adding more windows really lightened up the room.
• The atmosphere totally lightened when everyone started cracking jokes.
• Her mood lightened as she let go of her worries and enjoyed the moment.

noun a state of mental distress or impairment that can occur when a person is unable to cope with stress or anxiety

• The patient was admitted to the hospital after experiencing a severe nervous breakdown.
• She had a nervous breakdown after failing her final exam.
• I can't handle this stress anymore, I feel like I'm on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
• The constant pressure at work felt like it was pushing him towards a nervous breakdown.

noun a sum of money paid in exchange for a service or favor

• The payoff for completing the project on time was a substantial bonus.
• If we work hard, the payoff will be worth it in the end.
• I can't wait for the big payoff from this investment!
• Sometimes the payoff of taking risks is greater than playing it safe.

noun an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something

• A phobia is an extreme or irrational fear of something.
• She has a phobia of spiders and screams whenever she sees one.
• I have a phobia of public speaking, it makes me really nervous.
• His phobia of commitment prevents him from getting into serious relationships.

noun a person who seeks pleasure

adjective describing the act of seeking pleasure

• The concept of pleasure seeking has been a topic of philosophical debate for centuries.
• Some people are always on the lookout for pleasure seeking activities to keep themselves entertained.
• Those pleasure seeking folks are always up for a good time.
• In a world full of pleasure seeking individuals, it's important to find balance and prioritize long-term happiness.

noun the state of being completely filled or satisfied with food

• The repletion of food at the banquet was evident by the overflowing plates on the tables.
• I can't believe the repletion of snacks at the party last night, there was so much leftover.
• The repletion of drinks at the bar was insane, we were all so full by the end of the night.
• The repletion of emotions in her heart made it hard for her to focus on anything else.

verb to establish or resolve something, to come to rest or a decision

• After much negotiation, the two parties were able to settle on a fair agreement.
• I think I'll settle for the chicken sandwich instead of the burger.
• I'm just looking to settle down with someone special.
• The dust began to settle after the heated argument.

verb to establish or resolve something; to come to rest in a comfortable position

• After much negotiation, the parties finally settled on a compromise.
• We've settled on pizza for dinner tonight, is that okay with you?
• I'm all settled in my new apartment, it's lit!
• The dust settled after the heated argument, leaving a tense atmosphere in the room.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'sex starved' describes a person who is lacking sexual activity or desire.

• The study aimed to investigate the effects of prolonged abstinence on sex starved individuals.
• She's been feeling really sex starved lately and is thinking of joining a dating app.
• My friend is so sex starved, she's been swiping right on every profile she sees.
• The desert was like a sex starved land, craving for the touch of rain.

noun a feeling of pain or discomfort

adjective causing or affected by physical pain or discomfort

• After the accident, he complained of a sore back and neck.
• I can't go to the gym today, my muscles are too sore from yesterday's workout.
• I can't believe how sore I am after that intense hike!
• Her heart was sore after the breakup, but she knew she would heal in time.

verb to move in a spiral or winding course

adjective having a spiral shape or pattern

• The company's expenses have been spiraling out of control.
• His emotions were spiraling as he tried to make sense of the situation.
• I can't believe how quickly things are spiraling out of hand.
• The dancer's movements were like a spiraling whirlwind on the stage.

verb Struggling is a verb that describes the action of making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction.

• The struggling economy has led to an increase in unemployment rates.
• I heard that Sarah is struggling to keep up with her schoolwork.
• My friend is really struggling to make ends meet this month.
• The team is struggling to find their rhythm after losing their star player.

verb Past participle of 'string out', meaning to extend or spread out in a line or sequence.

adjective In a state of extreme physical or emotional stress or exhaustion.

• After staying up all night studying for the exam, she looked strung out and exhausted.
• I can't believe how strung out he looked after pulling an all-nighter playing video games.
• The party was so wild, everyone was completely strung out by the end of the night.
• His emotions were so intense and conflicting, he felt like he was being strung out on a rollercoaster of feelings.

adjective describing something that does not bring satisfaction or reward

• The repetitive task of data entry can be quite unrewarding.
• I find watching paint dry to be pretty unrewarding.
• Working at that job is a total snooze-fest, completely unrewarding.
• Chasing after someone who doesn't appreciate you can feel unrewarding.

adjective having no real value or use; of little or no importance

• The counterfeit currency was deemed worthless by the bank teller.
• That old phone is practically worthless now.
• Don't bother with that job, it's totally worthless.
• Her promises turned out to be worthless, just like a broken mirror.

noun a regard for one's own well-being and happiness (chiefly considered as a desirable rather than narcissistic characteristic)

• Self-love is essential for maintaining a healthy sense of self-worth and well-being.
• It's important to practice self-love and take care of yourself.
• You gotta show yourself some love and treat yo' self!
• Self-love is like watering a plant - without it, you won't grow and thrive.

adjective describes a person who is not experiencing depression

• The study found that individuals who were nondepressed had higher levels of productivity at work.
• She seems to be in a good mood today, very nondepressed.
• I'm feeling pretty nondepressed lately, which is a nice change.
• After a long vacation, I feel like my mind is finally nondepressed and clear.

verb to view or present a situation as considerably worse than it actually is, often leading to feelings of extreme anxiety or distress

• It is important not to catastrophize situations and instead approach them with a rational mindset.
• Don't catastrophize things, just take them as they come.
• Stop catastrophizing everything, it's not as bad as you think.
• She tends to catastrophize minor setbacks, turning them into major disasters in her mind.

verb To engage in therapy or to provide therapy to someone.

• The therapist used various techniques to therapize the patient's trauma.
• I think I need to therapize my feelings about that situation.
• Let's therapize this mess and figure out what's really going on.
• Music has the power to therapize the soul and heal emotional wounds.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to specify a noun as definite or indefinite

• Unfortunately, the company had to downsize as they fell on hard times.
• I heard that John lost his job and is really falling on hard times.
• My friend has been struggling to make ends meet ever since he fell on hard times.
• When the economy crashed, many families fell on hard times and had to tighten their belts.

noun a person who is widowed due to their partner's dedication to exercise

• After her husband passed away, she became an exercise widow and focused on maintaining her fitness alone.
• Since her husband stopped working out, she's become an exercise widow and goes to the gym by herself.
• She's now an exercise widow since her partner stopped hitting the gym with her.
• With her busy schedule, she often feels like an exercise widow, unable to find time to work out with her friends.

noun a person who is very anxious or nervous

preposition used before a noun to indicate quantity or amount

• Before giving the presentation, she was a bag of nerves, constantly fidgeting and checking her notes.
• I always get like a bundle of nerves before a big exam, it's hard to stay calm.
• She's always a bag of nerves before a job interview, she needs to relax.
• As the deadline approached, he felt like a bundle of nerves, unsure if he would finish on time.

adjective relating to or having influence or effect

• The new training program had an affectual impact on employee productivity.
• I heard that the new manager is quite affectual in getting things done.
• She's so affectual at her job, it's like she's a superhero.
• His words were affectual, touching the hearts of all who listened.