Feelings: English Vocabulary List

the state of being unhappy and despairing

"A deep despondency settled over him after he lost his job."

"Despondency is a state of profound hopelessness and dejection"

a state of low spirits, sadness, or melancholy

"The team sat in dejection after losing the big final match."

"Dejection is a lowness of spirits brought on by a specific disappointment or failure"

a state of extreme urgency, hopelessness, or despair

"In desperation he called for help."

"In a moment of desperation, she searched everywhere for her lost keys before the important meeting started."

a state of calmness and self-control, especially in difficult or challenging situations

"She kept her composure even when everyone around her was panicking."

"Despite the chaos around him, he maintained his composure and spoke calmly."

a feeling of reverence, respect, and wonder inspired by something grand, powerful, or extraordinary

"The children stared in awe at the giant waterfall."

"Awe is a profound emotion of reverential wonder and respect"

the quality of being full of energy, enthusiasm, liveliness, and excitement

"The puppy was full of exuberance and ran around the yard."

"Exuberance is a quality of overflowing energy and enthusiastic high spirits"

a happy, glowing look from being really healthy and feeling great on the inside

"The bride had a radiance about her on her happy wedding day."

"The radiance of the full moon on the calm lake made the water look like it was covered with tiny sparkling diamonds."

a feeling of happiness, joy, or amusement

"The room was filled with laughter and mirth at the party."

"Mirth is a lighthearted amusement and gladness expressed through laughter"

a state of extreme happiness, joy, or contentment

"Her blissfulness came from inner peace."

"The blissfulness of the newlyweds was evident to everyone who saw them together."

a feeling of joyful pride or high spirits

"She felt a surge of elation when she passed her final exam."

"His elation was obvious when he received the news of his promotion."

an overwhelming feeling of intense delight or extreme happiness

"She felt pure ecstasy."

"The audience was in a state of pure ecstasy as the band played their most beloved song."

a state of complete happiness, joy, and contentment

"The couple lived in marital bliss."

"They spent their honeymoon in bliss on a beautiful tropical island."

a feeling of great joy, triumph, or satisfaction

"There was great jubilation when the peace treaty was finally signed."

"The streets were filled with jubilation after the team won the championship."

a feeling of excitement, enthusiasm, and invigoration

"The exhilaration of the fast ride made her laugh with joy."

"Exhilaration is a feeling of thrilling excitement and energetic euphoria"

a feeling of intense happiness, excitement, or pleasure

"A wave of euphoria swept through the stadium after the goal."

"She felt a sudden rush of euphoria when she heard she had won the competition."

a feeling of being carried away by overwhelming emotion, often associated with deep love, happiness, or spiritual experiences

"He was in rapture."

"The pilgrims experienced a profound sense of rapture during their spiritual pilgrimage to the sacred site."

great happiness or joy, often accompanied by laughter or a sense of amusement

"The children shouted with glee."

"The children shouted with glee when the teacher announced that there would be no homework that weekend."

a feeling of being bored, tired, or dissatisfied because nothing interesting or exciting is happening

"The ennui felt unbearable today."

"Years of repetitive routines gradually filled him with emotional ennui and dissatisfaction."

a state of nervousness or fear, anticipating that something bad may occur

"She entered with trepidation."

"The investors watched market fluctuations with growing trepidation throughout the financial crisis."

the state of having mixed or opposing feelings

"His ambivalence became obvious quickly."

"She felt ambivalence about relocating abroad despite receiving an excellent employment opportunity."

a feeling of ease and comfort, often with a sense of laziness or lack of urgency

"The heat caused languor everywhere."

"Summer humidity created a strange languor that slowed everyone's daily activities considerably."

a state of unease, anxiety, or mental unrest

"The disquietude spread rapidly afterward."

"Economic instability generated widespread disquietude among citizens during the national election campaign."

the ability to maintain one's emotional balance and composure regardless of external circumstances

"She faced the crisis with remarkable equanimity."

"She faced the stressful situation with remarkable equanimity never losing her calm and composed demeanor."

a state of embarrassment due to failing, getting humiliated, or disappointed

"His mistake caused chagrin instantly."

"To his great chagrin he realized he had forgotten his wife's birthday completely."

a feeling of long-lasting sadness that often cannot be explained

"A deep melancholy filled the empty house after the funeral."

"A quiet melancholy settled over him as he watched the rain fall outside."

a feeling of self-consciousness, restraint, or a limiting factor that hinders the free expression of one's thoughts, emotions, or actions

"Alcohol can lower your inhibition and make you act differently."

"An inhibition is a psychological restraint that prevents a person from acting on their natural impulses"

a state of great admiration or fascination caused by something beautiful, wonderful, or unusual

"The beautiful garden had an air of magic and enchantment about it."

"The children gazed at the fireworks with wide eyes full of enchantment."

a great enthusiasm directed toward achieving something

"She worked with great zeal to finish the project before the deadline."

"He pursued his dream of becoming a chef with incredible zeal and determination."

a general lack of interest, concern, or enthusiasm toward things in life

"His apathy worried everyone greatly."

"Public apathy toward environmental problems delayed meaningful political reforms for decades."

a condition of mental discomfort caused by annoyance, anxiety, or frustration

"The delay caused vexation immediately."

"Repeated technical failures created serious vexation among the exhausted conference participants yesterday."