Emotions Vocabulary

noun extreme physical or mental suffering

• The patient was in excruciating agony as the doctor examined his broken leg.
• I can't believe how much agony I'm in after that intense workout.
• I was in absolute agony waiting in line for hours at the store.
• The agony of defeat was written all over his face after losing the championship game.

noun a strong feeling of displeasure and usually of antagonism

verb to make angry

• The employee's anger towards the company's management was evident during the meeting.
• She couldn't hide her anger when her brother ate the last piece of cake.
• I could see the anger in his eyes when he found out he had been tricked.
• The storm clouds gathered, reflecting the anger of nature.

verb to react angrily or defensively

adjective showing signs of anger or irritation

adverb in a bristling manner

• The soldier stood at attention, his bristling demeanor showing his readiness for battle.
• She walked into the party with a bristling attitude, ready to confront anyone who crossed her.
• The coach was bristling with anger after the referee made a bad call.
• The tension in the room was palpable, with emotions bristling beneath the surface.

noun a feeling of embarrassment or annoyance caused by failure or disappointment

verb to cause to feel chagrin

• She could not hide her chagrin when she realized she had made a mistake during the presentation.
• His chagrin was evident when he lost the game to his little sister.
• I could see the chagrin on his face when he got called out for cheating.
• The artist's chagrin was like a dark cloud hanging over his failed exhibition.

noun a low temperature, especially in the atmosphere

adjective having a low temperature; feeling or showing no warmth

• The cold weather is expected to continue for the next few days.
• I can't stand this cold weather anymore, I need a vacation to a warm place.
• I'm freezing my butt off in this cold, I need to bundle up.
• His words left her feeling cold inside, as if a chill had settled in her heart.

adjective causing or resulting in a feeling of sadness or hopelessness

• The news of the economic downturn was quite depressing for investors.
• I find rainy days to be so depressing.
• That movie was a total downer, so depressing.
• The gray clouds overhead seemed to mirror her depressing mood.

adjective a feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one's hopes or expectations

• The shareholders were disappointed with the company's quarterly earnings report.
• I was so disappointed when my favorite team lost the game.
• I was totally bummed out when I didn't get the job I wanted. So disappointed.
• Her heart was disappointed when she found out he had been lying to her.

noun a sudden or complete loss of courage or resolution due to something unexpected or perceived as unfavorable

verb to cause someone to feel distress or disheartenment

• The shareholders expressed dismay at the company's declining profits.
• I was filled with dismay when I saw the final exam questions.
• I was totally bummed out when I heard the news, what a dismay!
• The dark clouds of dismay loomed over her as she realized her mistake.

noun an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat

verb to be afraid of (someone or something) as likely to be dangerous, painful, or threatening

• The fear of failure can often hinder one's ability to take risks.
• I have a fear of spiders, so I always ask someone else to remove them from the house.
• I was so scared, I was shaking like a leaf!
• The fear of the unknown can paralyze us from moving forward in life.

verb present participle of the verb 'fume', meaning to feel, show, or express anger or irritation

adjective showing or expressing great anger

• The CEO was fuming when he found out about the embezzlement scandal.
• She was absolutely fuming when she saw her ex with his new girlfriend.
• My mom was fuming when she saw the mess we left in the kitchen.
• The volcano erupted, fuming with anger and power.

adjective having a dejected or gloomy look or manner

• Despite their best efforts, the team's performance left the coach feeling glum.
• When it started raining during the picnic, everyone's mood turned glum.
• After failing the test, Sarah was feeling pretty glum.
• The dark clouds overhead seemed to mirror Jim's glum mood.

noun deep sorrow, especially caused by someone's death

• The family expressed their deep grief at the loss of their loved one.
• She's still going through a lot of grief after the breakup.
• I'm really feeling the grief from that embarrassing moment last night.
• The dark clouds of grief hung heavy over her heart.

noun a feeling of deep sorrow

verb to feel or express deep sorrow

• It is common for individuals to grieve the loss of a loved one.
• She needed time to grieve after her pet passed away.
• I'm still grieving over the breakup with my ex.
• The community continued to grieve the closing of their local bookstore.

noun intense dislike or ill will

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• Hatred is a strong feeling of dislike or ill will towards someone or something.
• I can't stand the hatred between those two coworkers.
• There's so much hatred in this town, it's toxic.
• Hatred is like a poison that slowly consumes the soul.

noun a feeling or state of despair; lack of hope

• The patient's chronic illness has led to a sense of hopelessness in their family.
• I can't shake this feeling of hopelessness, no matter how hard I try.
• I'm in a total funk right now, drowning in hopelessness.
• The dark clouds of hopelessness loomed over her, casting a shadow on everything she did.

verb past tense of the verb horrify

adjective causing or feeling horror or shock

• The audience was horrified by the graphic images shown in the documentary.
• I was horrified when I saw how much I spent on my credit card bill.
• I was totally horrified when I saw that huge spider in my room.
• She was horrified to discover that her secret had been exposed.

noun a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause

adjective having a feeling of melancholy; sad and pensive

• The melancholy atmosphere of the funeral was palpable.
• She couldn't shake off the feeling of melancholy after watching a sad movie.
• I'm feeling so down and melancholy today, I just want to stay in bed.
• The abandoned house had a melancholy air about it, as if it held onto memories of the past.

noun the act of mourning or grieving

verb to feel or express sorrow or grief

• The community came together to mourn the loss of a beloved leader.
• We all gathered to mourn the passing of our favorite teacher.
• I'm just here to mourn the end of my favorite TV show.
• She couldn't help but mourn the loss of her youth as she celebrated her birthday.

adjective describing someone with their mouth wide open in surprise or shock

• The audience sat openmouthed as the opera singer hit a high note.
• I was openmouthed when I saw the price of that designer handbag.
• My friends were totally openmouthed when I showed them the latest gossip.
• The team was left openmouthed after their unexpected victory in the championship game.

adjective feeling or expressing deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed

• The defendant appeared remorseful as he addressed the court during his sentencing hearing.
• She looked remorseful after realizing she had made a mistake.
• He was feeling pretty remorseful about ditching his friends last night.
• The painting seemed to depict a remorseful angel, with eyes downcast and wings drooping.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'sad' describes a feeling of unhappiness or sorrow

• The news of the tragedy left everyone feeling sad.
• I'm so sad that I can't make it to the party tonight.
• I feel really bummed out about not getting the job.
• Her heart felt heavy with sadness as she watched the sunset alone.

verb to cause someone to feel sad or unhappy

• The news of the tragedy will sadden many in the community.
• I was saddened to hear about your loss.
• It really bums me out to see you so saddened.
• The dark clouds seemed to sadden the whole atmosphere of the room.

verb to make someone annoyed or angry

adjective feeling or showing anger or annoyance

• The customer was visibly ticked off by the long wait time.
• I was so ticked off when my order got messed up.
• She was totally ticked off when she found out he had lied to her.
• His behavior really ticked me off, it was so disrespectful.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, such as uncertain or lacking confidence

• She approached the unfamiliar situation with an unassured demeanor.
• He seemed unassured about his decision to switch careers.
• I'm feeling pretty unassured about this whole situation.
• The dancer's movements were unassured, lacking the usual grace and confidence.

adjective agitated or fluttering

adverb in a state of excitement or agitation

preposition in a fluttering or agitated state

• The butterflies in her stomach had her feeling aflutter before her big presentation.
• I can't help but feel aflutter every time I see him.
• She was all aflutter when she found out she got the job.
• The news of the merger left the entire company aflutter with excitement.