Negative Emotions: English Vocabulary List

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."

the emotional distress and suffering people try to avoid, like heartbreak or anxiety

"She felt emotional pain."

"The unexpected loss caused him immense emotional pain, leaving him heartbroken and anxious."

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 great fear or shock

"The survivors recalled the horror of the shipwreck."

"The survivors of the earthquake described scenes of absolute horror as buildings collapsed around them."

great discomfort or pain

"The war brought widespread misery and famine."

"The long war brought misery and suffering to millions of innocent civilians caught in the conflict."

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."

a state of extreme emotional pain or suffering

"He was in distress."

"The sudden news of the accident plunged her into a state of profound distress and anxiety about her loved ones."

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."

(psychology) a strong feeling of stress or pressure

"There was tension."

"The unresolved conflict created a palpable tension in the room, making everyone feel uneasy."