Feelings · Nouns — English Vocabulary

a feeling of unease, distress, or emotional strain

"The noise caused discomfort."

"He experienced a growing discomfort as the conversation veered towards sensitive personal topics."

a feeling of great distress or sadness

"Heartbreak made her very sad."

"Heartbreak is an overwhelming and crushing emotional pain"

an intense sense of rage

"His wrath was immense."

"The villain's cruel actions unleashed the hero's terrible wrath against his enemies."

a state of feeling peaceful and relaxed, without being upset or anxious

"His calmness was evident."

"Calmness is a mental state of peace and stability"

the feeling of being happy and well

"Her face radiated pure happiness and joy."

"True happiness does not come from material possessions but from spending time with loved ones."

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

"The excitement before the concert was electric."

"The children could barely hide their excitement as they waited to open their presents on Christmas morning."

a feeling of great excitement and passion

"Her enthusiasm for the project was contagious."

"Her enthusiasm for the new project was contagious and motivated the entire team to work harder."

the quality of being thankful or showing appreciation for something

"She expressed her gratitude with tears."

"He expressed his sincere gratitude to the firefighters who saved his family from the burning house."

a feeling of much respect for and approval of someone or something

"The way she handled the crisis filled me with admiration."

"His daring and reckless bravery earned him the grudging admiration of even his fiercest and most bitter rivals in the sport."

a state of being free from pain, worry, or other unpleasant feelings

"The kind words brought her great comfort."

"A comfort zone is a psychological state in which a person feels familiar"

a happy and positive state of mind or attitude

"Her cheerfulness is infectious"

"Her cheerfulness brightened the entire office, even on a Monday morning when everyone felt tired."

a sudden feeling of pleasure and excitement

"The roller coaster gave me an incredible thrill."

"The thrill of riding a roller coaster comes from the sudden drops and fast turns during the ride."

the feeling of being amazed, fascinated, or filled with admiration or curiosity about something remarkable or extraordinary

"The children stared at the stars in silent wonderment and awe."

"The magician's incredible tricks filled the entire audience with pure wonderment and joy."

a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen or to be true

"The only hope is that the weather clears up soon."

"The discovery of a new treatment gave hope to thousands of patients suffering from the rare disease."

a strong wish to learn something or to know more about something

"Curiosity led the cat into trouble."

"Children have strong natural curiosity about the world around them from a very young age."

a feeling of pleasure that one experiences after doing or achieving what one really desired

"He felt satisfaction after winning."

"Completing the challenging project brought him a deep sense of professional satisfaction and accomplishment."

the strong belief that someone is honest or something is true and so we can count on them

"Trust takes time."

"Trust is built through small consistent actions over time but it can be destroyed in an instant by a single lie or betrayal."

a feeling of fondness or liking toward someone or something

"She showed her affection by giving her grandmother a gentle hug."

"The old dog showed deep affection by resting its head gently on her lap."

the feeling of being sad and not happy

"A deep sadness filled the room at the news."

"Post-coital tristesse is a feeling of sadness that some people experience immediately after intimate moments together."

a strong feeling of distaste for someone or something

"The smell of the garbage caused instant disgust."

"She couldn't hide her disgust when she saw the state of the filthy kitchen in the rented apartment."

a feeling of extreme sadness caused by something unpleasant

"The poem was a beautiful expression of sorrow."

"The entire nation shared in the deep sorrow following the death of the beloved and respected leader."

a great sadness that is felt because of someone's death

"The family was consumed by grief after the fire."

"The five stages of grief include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and finally acceptance of loss."

a bad feeling that we get when we are afraid or worried

"Fear of spiders is common."

"Her fear of speaking in public prevented her from accepting the award at the ceremony."

a feeling of sadness, disappointment, or remorse about something that has happened or been done

"She felt a deep regret over her hasty words."

"She felt a deep sense of regret for not apologizing to her best friend before it was too late."

a feeling of irritation or discomfort caused by something that is bothersome, unpleasant, or disruptive

"His constant tapping was an annoyance."

"His constant tapping on the table was a minor annoyance that eventually distracted everyone in the quiet library."

a strong feeling that we have when something bad has happened, so we might be unkind to someone or harm them

"He had trouble suppressing his rising anger."

"His anger grew stronger when he realized that someone had lied to him about the important meeting."

the state of feeling anxiety

"Financial worry is keeping her awake at night."

"There is no need to worry about the exam if you have studied all the material carefully."

a feeling of dissatisfaction, unhappiness, or anger that one might have as a result of wanting what others have

"Her colleagues looked at her promotion with envy."

"Envy is the ulcer of the soul, slowly destroying relationships and preventing people from finding true happiness."

a feeling of hesitancy, shame, or fearfulness in social situations

"His shyness made it hard for him to speak in public."

"His shyness made it difficult for him to make eye contact or speak loudly during the interview."

the feeling of being uninterested or restless because things are dull or repetitive

"The boredom of the long lecture made several students fall asleep."

"Boredom is a state of mind characterized by a lack of interest or stimulation"

anxiety caused by feelings of self-doubt and lack of confidence

"His arrogance was really a mask for insecurity."

"Job insecurity is a period of anxiety and uncertainty regarding one's continued employment"

a sense of sadness or melancholy arising from being alone or lacking companionship

"A profound loneliness can be worse than physical pain."

"The old man felt a deep loneliness after his wife passed away."

the very strong emotion we have for someone or something that is important to us and we like a lot and want to take care of

"Their love for each other was obvious to all."

"A mother's love for her child is one of the most powerful and unconditional forces in nature."

the feeling of great happiness

"She felt great joy."

"The unexpected reunion brought immense joy to the family, filling the room with laughter and happy tears."

a feeling of great enjoyment and happiness

"It was a great pleasure to finally meet you."

"It is a great pleasure to finally meet you in person after talking online for so long."

a feeling of great pleasure or joy

"The children's faces were a picture of delight."

"Her eyes sparkled with pure delight upon receiving the gift."

a feeling of happiness when one's needs are satisfied

"He found fulfillment there."

"Volunteering at the animal shelter provided her with a deep sense of fulfillment and purpose in her life."

a sense of self-respect, dignity, or personal worth

"She has pride."

"He accepted the award with humble pride, acknowledging the contributions of his colleagues."

feelings of care and understanding toward other people's emotions, especially sadness or suffering

"He showed sympathy."

"I felt great sympathy for my neighbor after her dog passed away because I know how close she was to that animal for many years."

a feeling of comfort that comes when something annoying or upsetting is gone

"The medicine brought quick relief."

"Relief is the feeling of reassurance and relaxation that follows the removal of anxiety"

a feeling caused by being away from dangers, worries, or fears

"She felt security there."

"After moving to the quiet countryside, she finally experienced a profound sense of security and peace she had long sought."

the belief in one's own ability to achieve goals and get the desired results

"She has confidence."

"Her unwavering confidence in her abilities allowed her to overcome numerous professional challenges."

a feeling we get when somebody or something is funny and exciting

"The children watched the silly clown with wide-eyed amusement and laughter."

"Amusement is the pleasant feeling of being entertained or finding something funny"

a feeling of anxiety and worry caused by different life problems

"Work-related stress is a serious health problem."

"Post-traumatic stress disorder affects many soldiers who have experienced extremely difficult situations during war."

a sudden and intense feeling of surprise, distress, or disbelief caused by something unexpected and often unpleasant

"The news of his death came as a terrible shock."

"The news of the sudden accident came as a great shock to everyone who knew the family."

a feeling of nervousness or worry about a future event or uncertain outcome

"She felt anxiety."

"A deep sense of anxiety washed over him as he awaited the crucial test results."

an uneasy feeling that we get because of our own or someone else's mistake or bad manner

"She felt a deep shame for her actions."

"He felt a burning sense of shame after lying to his parents about where he had been."

the feeling of being impatient, annoyed, or upset because of being unable to do or achieve what is desired

"He could not hide his frustration when the computer crashed yet again."

"Frustration is the feeling of being upset or annoyed because you cannot change or achieve something despite your repeated and determined efforts."

a feeling of distress, shyness, or guilt as a result of an uncomfortable situation

"His embarrassment was clear."

"Embarrassment is the uncomfortable feeling of self-consciousness and shame that arises from an awkward social situation or a public mistake."

a feeling of annoyance or discomfort caused by something that is bothersome or unpleasant

"His constant tapping caused irritation."

"Irritation is a feeling of mild anger and annoyance"