Psychological States And Emotions

verb to make someone feel uneasy or embarrassed

adjective feeling uneasy or embarrassed

• The speaker was discomfited by the unexpected question during the conference.
• She felt discomfited when her crush caught her staring at him.
• I was totally discomfited when I realized I had spinach stuck in my teeth during the date.
• The sudden change in weather discomfited the plans for the outdoor event.

adjective having no money, no job, and no place to live; destitute

• The charity organization provides assistance to the down-and-out individuals in the community.
• I heard that Tom used to be down-and-out but he's doing much better now.
• Those down-and-out folks really need a helping hand to get back on their feet.
• After facing multiple setbacks, she felt like a down-and-out boxer ready to throw in the towel.

noun a downward or sagging bend

verb to bend or hang downward

• The flowers began to droop after being left in the sun for too long.
• I noticed the plant starting to droop, so I gave it some water.
• Her spirits started to droop when she heard the bad news.
• The team's performance began to droop as the game went on.

noun a person who is expecting a baby

adjective feeling or showing excitement about something that is going to happen

• The expectant mother was glowing with anticipation as she awaited the arrival of her baby.
• She's so expectant, I think the baby will be here any day now!
• My friend is super expectant about becoming a dad soon.
• The garden was expectant with the promise of new blooms in the spring.

verb to fill or supply to excess; to satisfy fully

• The market became glutted with excess inventory, causing prices to drop.
• I'm so glutted from all the food at the buffet.
• I feel like I'm gonna explode, I'm so glutted.
• Her mind was glutted with information after studying for hours.

adverb in a manner that shows a lack of interest or concern; without care or enthusiasm

• She looked at the painting indifferently, showing no emotion or interest.
• He shrugged indifferently when asked about his plans for the weekend.
• I could tell by the way she rolled her eyes indifferently that she didn't care at all.
• The politician spoke indifferently about the pressing issues facing the country, causing concern among the citizens.

verb to make a harsh, discordant sound

adjective making a harsh, discordant sound

• The jangling of the keys on his belt could be heard from across the room.
• I couldn't concentrate with all the jangling coming from the next room.
• The jangling of her bracelets was so annoying, I had to leave the room.
• The jangling of emotions within her made it difficult to make a clear decision.

adjective not disturbed or interrupted; remaining in a calm, peaceful state

• The archaeological site remained undisturbed for centuries until it was finally excavated.
• I like to find a quiet spot in the park where I can sit undisturbed and read a book.
• I was just trying to chill and watch TV, but my roommate kept bothering me. I just wanted to be left undisturbed.
• Her resolve to stay focused and undisturbed by distractions helped her achieve her goals.