For intermediate learners: nuanced emotional vocabulary for describing complex moods, personal reactions, and interpersonal feelings.
Free Emotions & Feelings vocabulary flashcards at the B1 level — all 35 words with definitions and examples. Study them with spaced repetition and recognize and use these words confidently in real conversations.
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frustrated
feeling annoyed and helpless because you cannot achieve something.
relieved
feeling glad because something worrying has ended or turned out fine.
anxious
feeling worried and tense about what might happen in the future.
enthusiastic
feeling great excitement and interest in something.
confident
feeling sure of your own abilities and comfortable in yourself.
hopeful
feeling that a good outcome is possible and likely.
content
feeling quietly happy and satisfied with your situation.
moody
having emotions that change quickly and are hard to predict.
sensitive
easily affected by other people's words or actions in an emotional way.
express
to show or communicate a feeling through words, actions, or the face.
cope
to deal with something difficult without being defeated by it.
grief
a deep feeling of sadness, especially after losing someone you love.
guilt
an unhappy feeling that comes from knowing you did something wrong.
ashamed
feeling bad and embarrassed about something you did that was wrong.
sympathetic
feeling or showing understanding and care for someone else's problems.
heartbroken
feeling very sad and distressed, usually because of a lost relationship.
lighthearted
feeling happy and free from serious worries.
passionate
having very strong feelings or enthusiasm about something.
fear
an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that something is dangerous.
dread
to feel strong fear or worry about something that has not happened yet.
suffer
to experience pain, sadness, or difficult feelings over time.
motivated
feeling a strong desire and energy to do or achieve something.
irritated
feeling mildly angry or annoyed by something.
mixed feelings
having both positive and negative emotions about the same thing.
bond
a strong emotional connection between people that builds over time.
comfort zone
the range of situations where you feel safe, confident, and not anxious.
let down
to feel disappointed because someone or something failed your expectations.
touched
feeling emotionally moved by someone's kindness or a moving story.
devastated
feeling extremely upset and shocked by terrible news.
thrilled
feeling extremely excited and pleased about something good.
reassured
feeling less worried after someone comforts or supports you.
daunted
feeling nervous because a task seems too difficult to face.
torn
unable to decide between two choices because both feel important.
eager
feeling a strong wish to do or have something soon.
restless
unable to relax or stay still because of nervous energy.