Words For Expressing Emotions

6 words in this vocabulary list

noun a feeling of annoyance or dissatisfaction

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  • The customer expressed her displeasure with the quality of the product.
  • She was not happy with how the event turned out.
  • He was totally bummed about not getting the promotion.
  • The dark clouds looming overhead reflected his deep sense of displeasure.

noun a sudden, short intake of breath, as in shock or surprise

verb to inhale suddenly and with effort, as if from surprise or exertion

  • She let out a gasp of surprise when she saw the final result of the experiment.
  • I couldn't help but gasp when I saw how much food he could eat in one sitting.
  • When she walked into the party, everyone just gasped at how amazing she looked.
  • The beauty of the sunset made me gasp in awe at the wonders of nature.

sob

noun the act of crying noisily and uncontrollably

verb to cry noisily and uncontrollably

  • She couldn't help but sob uncontrollably at the funeral.
  • I could hear her sobbing in the next room.
  • He was a mess, just sobbing his heart out.
  • The sound of the wind made the trees sob in the night.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'tearful' describes someone who is full of tears or prone to crying.

  • The tearful mother thanked everyone for their support during the difficult time.
  • She always gets a little tearful when watching sad movies.
  • I couldn't help but get a bit tearful when I saw that heartwarming video.
  • His tearful apology was a clear indication of his remorse for his actions.

verb To cry or shed tears, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow.

  • The widow continued to weep at her husband's graveside.
  • She couldn't help but weep when she heard the news.
  • I'm gonna weep if I don't get tickets to the concert.
  • The tree seemed to weep as its leaves fell to the ground in autumn.

noun a sensation or perception of touch or of something touching the body

verb to experience an emotion or physical sensation

  • She feels a sense of accomplishment after completing the project.
  • He feels happy when he's with his friends.
  • I feel you, man. That's a tough situation to be in.
  • The weight of her responsibilities feels like a heavy burden on her shoulders.