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Emotions & Feelings

Name feelings and moods, and say how you and others feel.

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elatedadjectiveneutral
Describes an intense state of happiness, often after a success or good news
She was absolutely elated when she found out she'd got the promotion.
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ecstaticadjectiveneutral
An overwhelming feeling of joy or delight, stronger than 'elated'
The fans were ecstatic when the band came back on stage for an encore.
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euphoricadjectiveneutralformal
A heightened state of intense happiness or well-being, sometimes short-lived
There was a euphoric atmosphere in the stadium after the last-minute goal.
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thrilledadjectiveneutral
Very pleased and excited about something specific
We're absolutely thrilled that you're coming to visit.
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blissnounneutralliterary
A state of perfect, serene happiness
Lying on the beach with nothing to do – it was pure bliss.
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devastatedadjectiveneutral
Extremely upset or shocked, often after a loss or very bad news
She was utterly devastated when she heard about the accident.
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heartbrokenadjectiveneutral
Suffering from overwhelming grief or sadness, often from rejection or loss
He was heartbroken when his childhood dog passed away.
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despondentadjectiveformal
In low spirits from loss of hope or courage, a sustained state of sadness
After months of job rejections, he was growing increasingly despondent.
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dejectedadjectiveneutral
Sad and depressed, typically after a disappointment
The players walked off the pitch looking dejected after the loss.
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melancholynounliteraryformal
A deep, reflective sadness, often without a specific cause
There was a sense of melancholy about the empty house.
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melancholyadjectiveliteraryformal
Having a quality of deep, pensive sadness
He played a melancholy tune on the piano that brought tears to her eyes.
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despairnounneutralformal
The complete loss or absence of hope
After the diagnosis, she was filled with a sense of despair.
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griefnounneutral
Deep sorrow, especially caused by bereavement
Everyone processes grief differently – there's no right or wrong way.
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disheartenedadjectiveneutral
Having lost determination or confidence after setbacks
Don't be disheartened by one bad review – the rest were glowing.
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lividadjectiveinformalneutral
Extremely angry, often suggests barely controlled fury
My dad was livid when he found out I'd scratched his car.
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indignantadjectiveneutralformal
Feeling anger provoked by perceived unfairness or injustice
She was indignant at the suggestion that she hadn't done her fair share.
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exasperatedadjectiveneutral
Intensely irritated, especially by repeated problems or someone's behavior
She let out an exasperated sigh and explained the instructions for the third time.
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resentfuladjectiveneutral
Feeling bitterness or anger about unfair treatment over time
He grew resentful of his colleagues who got promoted while he was overlooked.
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contemptnounneutralformal
A feeling that someone or something is worthless or beneath consideration
She looked at him with barely concealed contempt.
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apprehensiveadjectiveneutralformal
Anxious or fearful that something bad may happen
I'm a bit apprehensive about the interview tomorrow, to be honest.
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dreadnounneutral
Great fear or apprehension about something upcoming
A feeling of dread washed over her as she opened the letter.
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dreadverbneutral
To anticipate something with great fear or anxiety
I dread to think what would have happened if we'd arrived five minutes later.
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bewilderedadjectiveneutral
Completely confused and unable to understand a situation
He stood there looking bewildered, clearly not understanding what had just happened.
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taken abackadjectiveneutral
Surprised and slightly shocked or unsettled by something unexpected
I was a bit taken aback by how blunt she was.
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mortifiedadjectiveneutral
Extremely embarrassed or ashamed
I was absolutely mortified when I realised I'd been calling her by the wrong name all evening.
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nostalgicadjectiveneutral
Experiencing a sentimental longing for the past
That song always makes me feel nostalgic for my university days.
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ambivalentadjectiveneutralformal
Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something
I feel quite ambivalent about the move – excited but also a bit sad to leave.
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apatheticadjectiveneutralformal
Showing no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
The students seemed completely apathetic about the upcoming election.
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disillusionedadjectiveneutral
Disappointed in someone or something once admired or believed in
Many young people are becoming disillusioned with politics.
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complacentadjectiveneutral
Smugly satisfied with oneself or one's achievements, often to the point of not trying harder
We can't afford to become complacent just because things are going well.
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remorsefuladjectiveformal
Feeling deep regret or guilt for something done wrong
He seemed genuinely remorseful about the way he'd treated her.
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on edgeadjectiveinformalneutral
Tense, nervous, and easily startled or irritated
I've been on edge all day waiting for the test results.
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wound upadjectiveinformal
Tense, anxious, or agitated, often after a stressful situation
Don't get so wound up about it – it's not the end of the world.
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fed upadjectiveinformal
Annoyed, bored, or frustrated with a situation that has continued too long
I'm fed up with this constant rain – I need some sunshine.
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guttedadjectiveinformalcolloquialBritish English
Extremely disappointed or upset, mainly used in British English
I was absolutely gutted when I didn't get the part.
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chuffedadjectiveinformalcolloquialBritish English
Very pleased or proud, mainly British English informal
She was dead chuffed when she passed her driving test first time.
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to resentverbneutral
To feel bitterness or indignation about treatment, circumstances, or a person
She resented being asked to do all the housework on her own.
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to loatheverbneutral
To feel intense hatred or disgust toward something
She loathes having to make small talk at networking events.
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to yearnverbliteraryneutral
To have an intense feeling of longing for something
After years abroad, she yearned for the familiar streets of her hometown.
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to sulkverbneutralinformal
To be silently moody and refuse to communicate, typically after not getting one's way
He went to his room to sulk after being told he couldn't go out.
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to empathiseverbneutral
To understand and share the feelings of another person
It's hard to empathise with someone when you've never been in their situation.
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to bottle upphrasal verbinformalneutral
To suppress or hide one's emotions rather than expressing them
He tends to bottle up his emotions until they all come out at once.
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to lash outphrasal verbneutral
To suddenly attack verbally or physically, usually out of anger or frustration
She didn't mean to lash out at you – she's just under a lot of pressure.
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over the moonidiominformal
An idiomatic expression meaning extremely happy or delighted
They were over the moon when they found out they were having twins.
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on cloud nineidiominformal
An idiomatic expression meaning in a state of extreme happiness
She's been on cloud nine ever since she got engaged.
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at one's wit's endidiomneutralinformal
So frustrated or worried that one does not know what to do
I'm at my wit's end with this project – nothing seems to be working.
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to have mixed feelingsidiomneutral
To feel both positive and negative emotions about something simultaneously
I have mixed feelings about retirement – I'll miss the routine, but I'm ready for a change.
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beside oneselfidiomneutral
Overwhelmed with a strong emotion, often grief, worry, or anger
She was beside herself with worry when her son didn't come home.
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green with envyidiominformal
Extremely jealous of someone else's fortune or possessions
When she showed us photos from her holiday in the Maldives, we were all green with envy.
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to get cold feetidiominformal
To become nervous and hesitant about something one has committed to
He nearly got cold feet the morning of the wedding.
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profoundlyadverbformal
To a very great or intense degree, suggesting emotional depth
The experience profoundly affected the way she sees the world.
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bittersweetadjectiveneutral
Evoking both pleasure and sadness simultaneously
Graduation was a bittersweet moment – exciting but also the end of an era.
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numbadjectiveneutral
Unable to feel emotions, often due to shock or overwhelming experience
I felt completely numb when I heard the news – it just didn't seem real.
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euphorianounneutralformal
An intense feeling of well-being or happiness, often short-lived
The euphoria of winning gradually gave way to the reality of the hard work ahead.
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vindictiveadjectiveneutralformal
Having or showing a strong desire for revenge
She's not a vindictive person, but she was tempted to expose his lies.
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to snapverbneutralinformal
To suddenly lose control of one's emotions, especially anger
After months of being overworked, she finally snapped and told her boss exactly what she thought.
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to dwell onphrasal verbneutral
To think about something negative for too long, unable to let it go
Try not to dwell on what went wrong – focus on what you can do differently next time.
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to come to terms withidiomneutral
To gradually accept a difficult or painful situation
It took her a long time to come to terms with the diagnosis.
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emotional turmoilnoun phraseneutralformal
A state of great emotional disturbance, confusion, or upheaval
She went through a period of emotional turmoil after the breakup.
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pent-upadjectiveneutral
Describes emotions that have been held in and not expressed
He released all his pent-up frustration by going for a long run.
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to wear someone downphrasal verbneutralinformal
To gradually exhaust someone emotionally through persistent pressure or difficulty
The constant negativity at work was really wearing her down.
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mood swingnounneutral
A sudden, often extreme change in emotional state
Her mood swings have been really noticeable lately – fine one minute, upset the next.
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sentimentaladjectiveneutral
Easily moved to feelings of tenderness, nostalgia, or sadness, or excessively emotional
I know it's just a mug, but it has sentimental value – my grandmother gave it to me.
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anguishnounformalliterary
Severe mental or physical suffering
The anguish on her face was plain to see as she waited for the test results.
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irateadjectiveneutralformal
Extremely angry, often used in formal or professional contexts
An irate customer demanded to speak to the manager immediately.
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overwhelmedadjectiveneutral
Unable to cope due to the intensity of emotions or demands
She felt completely overwhelmed by the kindness of strangers after the fire.
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wistfuladjectiveliteraryneutral
Having a feeling of vague or regretful longing
She gave a wistful smile as she looked at the old photographs.
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uneasenounneutralformal
A feeling of anxiety or discomfort, often vague and hard to pinpoint
There was a growing sense of unease among the staff about the company restructuring.
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utterlyadverbneutral
An intensifier meaning completely, often used with strong emotions
I was utterly exhausted after the 12-hour shift.
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mildlyadverbneutral
To a slight degree, used to downplay the intensity of an emotion
I was mildly annoyed, but I didn't say anything.
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empathizeverbneutralAmerican English
American English spelling of the verb meaning to deeply understand another's emotions by imagining yourself in their position.
As a counsellor, she had learned to empathize without letting her clients' pain overwhelm her.

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Naming how you feel lets you connect with people on a deeper level, and this pack spans the full range. Learn emotional vocabulary from the basics – happy, sad, angry, scared – to more nuanced feelings, growing with you from beginner to advanced. You will be able to express your mood, understand others, and talk about feelings with precision and empathy.