Negative Emotions Vocabulary

noun a person or thing that causes annoyance

verb to cause slight anger or irritation

• The constant noise from the construction site next door continues to annoy the residents.
• It really annoys me when people talk during movies at the theater.
• Stop being so annoying, I'm trying to concentrate here.
• Her constant negativity can really annoy those around her.

adjective causing irritation or annoyance

• The constant ringing of the phone was quite annoying during the meeting.
• Stop tapping your pen, it's so annoying!
• Her constant complaining is really starting to bug me.
• The dripping faucet was like an annoying reminder of the leaky roof.

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

• I regret to inform you that I have some bad news regarding the project deadline.
• Hey, I have some bad news - the concert got cancelled.
• Dude, I have some really bad news to tell you about the party.
• The storm clouds rolling in were like a harbinger of bad news.

adjective causing annoyance or irritation

• The bothersome issue of budget cuts has been a topic of discussion in the board meeting.
• I find it bothersome when people talk loudly on their phones in public places.
• It's so bothersome when my boss micromanages everything I do at work.
• The bothersome memories of the past keep haunting me in my dreams.

noun a person who constantly expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance

adjective complaining or expressing dissatisfaction

• The complainer in the group always finds something to criticize.
• Stop being such a complainer and try to see the positive side of things.
• Why are you always such a complainer? Can't you just chill out?
• The complainer's negativity was like a dark cloud hanging over the group.

verb expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance about something

adjective showing a tendency to complain

• She was constantly complaining about the lack of communication within the team.
• Stop complaining and just do something about it.
• Quit your whining and start taking action instead of complaining all the time.
• The storm clouds were like people complaining, dark and looming over everything.

adjective showing contempt; scornful

• She shot him a contemptuous look before turning away.
• He gave her a contemptuous glare as she walked by.
• The way she rolled her eyes was so contemptuous.
• His contemptuous attitude towards authority figures often got him in trouble.

verb to feel contempt or deep repugnance for

adjective regarded with contempt or scorn

• The politician despised his opponent's lack of integrity.
• I despised having to sit through that boring presentation.
• She despised her ex-boyfriend for cheating on her.
• The artist despised the blank canvas, feeling uninspired.

verb to cause annoyance or dissatisfaction

• It would displease the board if the project was not completed on time.
• I hope I didn't displease you by changing the plans last minute.
• I really don't want to displease my boss, so I'm going to work extra hard this week.
• Her decision to leave the company may displease some of her colleagues.

verb present participle of the verb displease

adjective causing annoyance or dissatisfaction

• The artwork received mixed reviews, with some finding it displeasing.
• I find the new dress style displeasing, it just doesn't suit me.
• The movie was so displeasing, I wanted to walk out of the theater.
• Her constant negativity is displeasing to those around her.

noun a feeling of dislike or aversion

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• She expressed her distaste for the new company policy during the meeting.
• I can't stand the taste of mushrooms, it's like pure distaste for me.
• I have such a distaste for early mornings, I just can't deal with them.
• His distaste for authority figures was evident in his rebellious attitude.

adjective feeling or showing bitterness or resentment

• The embittered employee filed a formal complaint against their supervisor.
• She became embittered after being passed over for a promotion.
• He's so embittered about the breakup, he can't stop talking about it.
• The embittered clouds seemed to mirror her mood as she walked home in the rain.

noun a facial expression indicating disapproval, displeasure, or concentration

• She couldn't help but frown at the inappropriate behavior during the formal event.
• When she heard the news, she immediately began to frown.
• Why are you always frowning? Cheer up!
• The dark clouds seemed to frown upon the small town below.

verb Frowning is a verb that describes the action of furrowing one's brow in a sign of disapproval or displeasure.

• She walked into the room, frowning at the disarray of papers on the desk.
• Why are you frowning? What's wrong?
• Stop frowning, it's not a big deal.
• The dark clouds overhead seemed to be frowning down on the city below.

noun a complaint or grievance

verb to complain or grumble

• Despite the team's success, there was still some grousing among the players about playing time.
• Stop grousing about having to work late, we all have to do it sometimes.
• Quit your grousing and just get on with it.
• The constant grousing of the old car's engine was like music to his ears.

noun a low, indistinct, continuous sound

verb to complain or protest about something in a bad-tempered but typically muted way

• Despite their grumbling, the employees continued to work diligently.
• Stop grumbling and just get on with it!
• The kids were grumbling about having to do their chores.
• The storm clouds overhead seemed to be grumbling with thunder.

noun hostility or animosity

• The lawsuit was filed due to the ill-will between the two business partners.
• I can sense some ill-will between them after the argument.
• There's a lot of ill-will going on in that group chat.
• The dark cloud of ill-will hung over their relationship, poisoning any chance of reconciliation.

noun something that causes trouble or difficulty

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• We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
• Sorry for the inconvenience, hope it's not too much trouble.
• Hey, sorry for the hassle, it won't happen again.
• The delay was an inconvenience, but we managed to make the best of it.

adjective Invidious is an adjective that means likely to arouse resentment or anger in others.

• The invidious remarks made by the politician were widely condemned.
• I can't believe she made such invidious comments about her friend.
• Stop being so invidious, it's not cool.
• The invidious shadow of doubt loomed over their relationship.

noun a feeling of annoyance or irritation

verb to irritate, annoy, or bother someone

• The constant interruptions during the meeting began to irk the CEO.
• It really irks me when people chew loudly.
• Her constant complaining really irks me.
• The way she always takes credit for other people's work really irks me.

verb to irritate or annoy

adjective feeling or showing annoyance or irritation

• The constant noise from the construction site irked the residents in the neighborhood.
• I was really irked when my phone battery died right in the middle of an important call.
• Her constant bragging really irks me.
• The way he always interrupts me during meetings really irks my nerves.

adjective causing annoyance, impatience, or displeasure

• The constant noise from the construction site next door is quite irritating.
• I find it really irritating when people chew with their mouths open.
• Her constant nagging is so irritating, I can't stand it.
• The way he always interrupts me is like a mosquito buzzing in my ear - irritating and hard to ignore.

noun a person who spoils the enjoyment of others, typically by being disapproving or overly serious

• The teacher was seen as a killjoy by the students because she always enforced strict rules.
• Don't be such a killjoy and come join us for the party!
• She's such a buzzkill, always being a killjoy at every gathering.
• His negative attitude was like a killjoy, sucking the energy out of the room.

verb to feel intense dislike or disgust for someone or something

• She could not hide her loathe for the unethical business practices.
• I absolutely loathe doing laundry, it's the worst chore.
• I loathe that guy, he's always so annoying.
• His heart was filled with loathe towards his former friend.

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.

noun a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen

• The pessimist in the group always sees the glass as half empty.
• Don't be such a pessimist, things will work out in the end.
• Stop being a Debbie Downer, you're such a pessimist.
• The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity, while the optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.

adjective showing a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen

• The economist's pessimistic forecast for the economy was met with skepticism by many.
• I'm feeling pretty pessimistic about our chances of winning the game tomorrow.
• Don't be so pessimistic, things will work out in the end.
• Her pessimistic view of the world was like a dark cloud following her everywhere.

noun bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing

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• The political debate was filled with rancor as both sides refused to compromise.
• There's so much rancor between those two, it's hard to imagine them ever getting along.
• I can't stand the rancor between those two, it's so unnecessary.
• The rancor in the air was palpable, creating a tense atmosphere.

adjective showing deep-seated resentment

• The debate between the two politicians became increasingly rancorous as they exchanged personal attacks.
• I try to avoid discussing politics with my uncle because he always gets so rancorous about it.
• I can't stand being around her when she's in a rancorous mood.
• The rancorous atmosphere in the office made it difficult for team members to work together effectively.

noun a feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something

verb to feel or express scorn towards someone or something

• She could not hide her scorn for his lack of manners at the dinner party.
• He rolled his eyes in scorn when she suggested watching a romantic comedy.
• The popular kids at school always looked at me with scorn because I was different.
• The old building stood in silent scorn as the modern skyscrapers rose around it.

verb present participle of sneer

adjective showing contempt or scorn by smiling or making a face

• The professor gave a sneering look to the student who asked a question without raising their hand.
• She couldn't help but give a sneering smile when she saw her ex's new haircut.
• The bully was always sneering at the smaller kids in the school yard.
• The politician's speech was filled with sneering remarks towards his opponents.

adjective bad-tempered and unfriendly; sullen and rude in manner

• The surly customer refused to speak to the manager.
• Why is he always so surly in the mornings?
• Don't be so surly, dude. Chill out.
• The storm clouds gathered, casting a surly shadow over the town.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'uncheerful' describes a lack of cheer or happiness.

• The atmosphere in the room was uncheerful as everyone sat in silence.
• I could tell by the uncheerful look on her face that something was wrong.
• His uncheerful attitude was bringing everyone down.
• The clouds hung low in the sky, casting an uncheerful shadow over the town.

adjective describing something that is not enjoyable or pleasant

• The lecture was unenjoyable due to the dry presentation style.
• The movie was so unenjoyable that I fell asleep halfway through.
• That party was totally unenjoyable, I wish we had gone somewhere else.
• The constant rain made the outdoor event unenjoyable for everyone.

adjective describing the feeling of not being pleased or satisfied

preposition showing the relationship between 'unhappy' and 'about'

• The shareholders were unhappy about the company's declining profits.
• She's really unhappy about failing her exam.
• I heard he's super unhappy about getting dumped.
• The storm clouds seemed to be unhappy about the upcoming picnic.

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.

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

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb and often ends in -ly

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

• She chose to wallow in self-pity rather than seek out solutions to her problems.
• He would rather wallow in his misery than try to make things better.
• Stop wallowing in your sorrows and start taking action.
• Don't wallow in negativity, focus on the positive aspects of your life instead.

noun a literal blanket that is wet

• She always acts like a wet blanket at work, dampening the enthusiasm of the team.
• Don't be such a wet blanket, let's go out and have some fun!
• Stop being a wet blanket and just go with the flow.
• His negative attitude was like a wet blanket on the party, bringing everyone down.

noun a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound

verb to complain in a feeble or petulant way

• The child continued to whine about not getting a second dessert.
• Stop whining about having to do your chores.
• Why are you always whining about everything?
• The wind whined through the trees on the stormy night.

noun a person who complains or expresses dissatisfaction in a persistent, irritating way

• The manager reprimanded the employee for being a constant whiner about minor issues.
• Stop being such a whiner and just deal with it.
• She's always such a whiner, complaining about everything.
• The whiner in the group always rains on our parade with their negativity.

noun a remark or action that is unpleasant or offensive

adjective unpleasant or offensive in nature

• The meeting was going smoothly until John brought up an unpleasantry from the previous quarter.
• I don't want to talk about that unpleasantry with her, it's just too awkward.
• I can't believe he started that unpleasantry with her, what a jerk.
• The unpleasantry between them was like a dark cloud hanging over the room.

adjective describing someone who complains or grumbles a lot

• Her constant moany attitude towards work is starting to affect the team's morale.
• Stop being so moany all the time, it's getting annoying.
• She's always so moany about everything, it's like she can never be happy.
• The old house had a moany sound to it, as if it was complaining about its age.

adjective describing something that is annoying or causing inconvenience

• The hassly process of obtaining a visa can be quite time-consuming.
• Dealing with all the paperwork can be really hassly.
• I hate when things get hassly and complicated.
• Her constant nagging was like a hassly mosquito buzzing in my ear.

adjective describing something that is slow, dull, or lacking in energy

• The meeting was very draggy and unproductive.
• I find this class so draggy, I can barely stay awake.
• The movie was so draggy, I almost fell asleep.
• His speech was draggy, dragging on for hours without a clear point.

verb to regard with disgust or hatred; to loathe

• The abhorred practice of child labor continues to be a pressing issue in many developing countries.
• I absolutely abhorred that movie, it was so boring.
• I can't stand that abhorred teacher, she's so mean.
• The politician's abhorred behavior tarnished his reputation beyond repair.

noun the quality or state of being acrimonious; bitterness or sharpness in speech, manner, or temper

• The acrimoniousness of their dispute was evident in every word they exchanged.
• Their acrimoniousness towards each other was so intense that everyone could feel the tension in the room.
• The acrimoniousness between them was so thick, you could cut it with a knife.
• The acrimoniousness in the air was palpable, like a dark cloud hanging over their relationship.