Parenting Emotions

adjective a word that describes a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'angry' describes a feeling of strong displeasure or hostility

• The customer was visibly angry when his order was delayed.
• My mom gets really angry when I forget to take out the trash.
• I was so hangry after skipping lunch that I snapped at my coworker.
• The storm clouds looked angry as they gathered overhead.

adverb An adverb is a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb. In this case, 'anxiously' describes how something is done or the manner in which an action is performed.

• She waited anxiously for the results of her job interview.
• He was anxiously waiting for her text message.
• I was anxiously freaking out before the big presentation.
• The storm clouds gathered anxiously on the horizon.

noun a feeling of disappointment or disillusionment

verb to disappoint or fail to meet expectations

• The company's failure to deliver the project on time was a major let down for the client.
• I was really let down when my friend didn't show up to the party.
• I can't believe you let me down like that, bro.
• Her expectations were so high that any slight mistake would be considered a let down.

verb past tense of scare

adjective feeling or showing fear or anxiety

• The child was scared of the dark and refused to sleep without a night light.
• I'm scared to watch horror movies alone at night.
• She was so scared, she peed her pants!
• He was scared to take the leap and start his own business.

verb past tense of terrify

adjective causing extreme fear or terror

• The children were terrified when they heard the loud thunder during the storm.
• I was absolutely terrified when I saw the spider crawling towards me.
• I was so terrified, I nearly peed my pants!
• The thought of public speaking terrifies me to my core.

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.

noun a feeling of sadness or frustration experienced by parents when the gender of their child does not match their expectations or desires

• Gender disappointment is a term used to describe the feeling of sadness or frustration when a parent's expectations about the gender of their child are not met.
• I experienced gender disappointment when I found out I was having another boy instead of a girl.
• I was totally bummed out by the gender disappointment of having another boy.
• The gender disappointment felt like a dark cloud hanging over the joy of welcoming a new baby.