Adjectives of Negative Temporary Mental States · Adjectives: Abstract Attributes

overly tense or anxious in various situations

"Don't be so uptight."

"Do not be so uptight about the schedule because we can be flexible if something comes up."

feeling tired, annoyed, or frustrated with a situation or person

"I am fed up with this noise."

"I am fed up with your constant complaining so please stop or leave the room."

very nervous in a way that makes one unable to think clearly

"She looks agitated."

"The passengers grew agitated when the flight was delayed for three hours without any explanation from the airline staff at the crowded gate."

mentally unstable and unpredictable in behavior or reactions

"He acted unhinged."

"He seems unhinged and has been acting strangely ever since he lost his job."

having a preference or unfair judgment toward one side or viewpoint over others

"The article is biased."

"The biased article did not present both sides of the argument fairly and seemed to favor one candidate."

characterized by strong feelings of dislike and annoyance

"His words were hateful."

"The hateful speech made everyone uncomfortable and many people walked out of the room because they did not want to listen to such negativity."

filled with fear or anxiety

"She is fearful of the dark."

"The fearful dog hid under the bed during the thunderstorm and would not come out until the noise stopped."

greatly frightened and worried about something, in a way that is uncontrollable

"She was frantic."

"The mother was frantic when she could not find her child in the crowded store and she ran through the aisles screaming his name."

prone to annoyance or frustration

"She is irritable."

"The irritable old man shouted at the children who were playing near his house because their laughter and shouting bothered him while he was trying to nap."

unable to concentrate or focus due to having one's attention drawn away by various thoughts or external interruptions

"She is distracted."

"The distracted driver was looking at his phone when the light turned green and the cars behind him honked impatiently for him to start moving forward."

nervous or worried that something unpleasant may happen

"I feel apprehensive."

"She felt apprehensive about starting her new job because she did not know anyone and she was afraid of making mistakes."

feeling irritable or angry due to hunger

"I feel hangry."

"I get hangry when I skip lunch and become irritable and short tempered with everyone around me."

feeling or showing deep sadness mixed with hopelessness and emotional pain

"She felt desperate."

"He was desperate after losing his job and facing mounting debts."

experiencing or creating a sense of sadness or hopelessness in a situation or atmosphere

"The news was grim."

"The prolonged economic downturn created a grim outlook for small businesses throughout the region."

(of a person) inclined to speaking irritably or responding in a sharp or offensive manner

"Don't be snappy."

"When asked a direct question, he gave a snappy reply that was both rude and dismissive."

displaying visible signs of mental or emotional pressure

"Their faces looked strained."

"Their relationship is strained after the argument and they are not speaking to each other."

having a calm or restrained manner

"The lighting is subdued."

"The lighting is subdued and creates a romantic atmosphere in the restaurant."

deserving pity due to perceived weakness or sadness

"The puppy looked pathetic."

"The team's pathetic performance in the final match disappointed their fans who had traveled hundreds of miles to watch them play and hopefully win."

having thoughts or intentions about ending one's own life

"He felt suicidal."

"The overwhelming despair led him to entertain suicidal thoughts, prompting him to seek immediate professional help."

showing extreme emotion like laughing or crying loudly and wildly, usually because of excitement or strong feelings, but not because of fear or panic

"She was hysterical."

"She became hysterical and started screaming when she heard that her son had been in an accident."

full of anxiety or fear that makes people feel pressure or unease

"The situation is tense."

"The tense atmosphere in the room made everyone speak in whispers because they did not want to start an argument."