Emotions vocabulary words can be really important in describing how we feel and how others are feeling. Most of us know the emotional states happy and sad, but what about determined and resentful? Hopefully this list of words will help expand your vocabulary.
The video provides a chance to hear each word pronounced and there is a pause after each word so that you can say the words to practice your pronunciation.
Emotions vocabulary video
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Definitions of Emotions Vocabulary
Now that you've heard the words pronounced, you may still need some help with the definitions of these emotions vocabulary words. Some of the words are similar. All are just various degrees of our positive and negative feelings and emotions.
afraid - feeling fear or being worried about something
amused - to feel entertained so that you laugh or smile at something
angry - to feel dislike because of something or someone, to feel annoyed
annoyed - to feel slightly angry or irritated at someone
appaled - feeling great shock or disgust at something or someone
astonished - feeling great surprise
awe - feelings of great respect and a little fear because you really respect someone
bored - tired and annoyed because you are uninterested in something
brooding - very serious, sad and threatening
combative / quarrelsome - wanting to have an argument or fight with someone
composed - calm and having one's feeling under control
confused - not able to think clearly or understand
contented - (contented / content / contentment) feeling happiness or satisfaction
curious - (curious / curiosity) wanting to know about something or someone
delighted - (delighted / delight) very pleased or happy
miserable / depressed - sad and without hope
determined - feeling very strongly that you will do (complete) something you decided to do
disappointed - feeling sad and unhappy that something did not happen or did not happen in the way that you wanted or expected
disgust - (disgust / disgusted) a strong feeling of disapproval or dislike, especially for something that looks, smells, tastes (etc.) unpleasant
exhausted - extremely tired, completely without energy
exhilarated - very happy and excited
gratitude / grateful - feeling thankful for something
happy - feeling pleased or pleasure
hate - (hate / feel hatred) very strong dislike
hopeful - full of hope, feeling that something you want is going to happen
hysterical - in a state of uncontrolled laughter or extreme excitement
indignant - very angry because of something that is unfair or wrong
loathing - a feeling of hatred or strong dislike
modest - not being too proud or talking very much about your abilities, qualities or possessions
outrage - (be outraged / feel outrage) a strong feeling of shock and anger
sad - unhappy
satisfied - feeling happy about something that happened or pleased that you did something the way you wanted to
serene - calm and peaceful
shy / bashful - feeling nervous or uncomfortable meeting or talking to other people
silly - playful, having fun and not serious
sneaky - behaving in a secret and dishonest way
surprised - feeling or showing surprise about something you did not expect to happen
weepy - sad and crying or feeling ready to start crying
withdrawn - very quiet and not wanting to talk to others
wonder - a feeling caused by seeing something amazing, beautiful, special or surprising
