For intermediate learners: nuanced emotional vocabulary for describing complex moods, personal reactions, and interpersonal feelings.
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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.
jealous
feeling resentful or unhappy because someone else has something you want.
grateful
feeling deep thanks toward someone for their help or kindness.
anxious
feeling worried and tense about what might happen in the future.
confident
feeling sure of your own abilities and comfortable in yourself.
disappointed
feeling sad because a result or person did not meet your hopes.
hopeful
feeling that a good outcome is possible and likely.
overwhelmed
feeling so many emotions or tasks at once that it is hard to cope.
embarrassed
feeling self-conscious and awkward because of something you did in front of others.
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.
mood
the general emotional state a person is in at a particular moment.
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.
resentful
feeling bitter and angry because you were treated unfairly.
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.
insecure
feeling uncertain about yourself and lacking confidence.
enthusiastic
feeling great excitement and interest in 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.