Talking about Negative Emotions: English Vocabulary List

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 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 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 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."

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"

dissatisfaction that is resulted from the unfulfillment of one's expectations

"His disappointment was clear."

"The disappointment of expectations is a profound psychological state where the difference between one's highly anticipated hopes and a disappointing reality causes immense mental pain."

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."

a state of mind in which one feels that there is no possibility for positive change or improvement

"He felt hopelessness."

"The prolonged period of unemployment led him to a deep sense of hopelessness about his future career prospects."

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 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 great sorrow or sadness usually caused by the loss of a loved one

"She felt heartache."

"The lingering heartache from his grandmother's passing still affected him deeply, even after many years had passed."

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 very strong feeling of dislike

"The prisoner's eyes were full of hatred."

"Hatred between the two communities had built up over decades, making reconciliation extremely difficult to achieve."

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."

an intensely unpleasant emotion in response to danger or threat

"The boxer felt a sense of dread before the fight."

"A feeling of dread filled the student as he walked into the room to receive his final exam results."