Negative Emotions

the feeling of being sad and not happy

She couldn't hide the sadness in her eyes after hearing the news of her grandmother's passing.

a feeling of anxiety and worry caused by different life problems

The constant stress of her job was affecting her health.

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

She felt overwhelming grief after her father passed away.

the unpleasant feeling caused by an illness or injury

I have a sharp pain in my side when I breathe.

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

The news of his sudden resignation came as a shock to everyone in the office.

a great fear or shock

Sarah's heart raced with horror as she watched the terrifying scenes unfold in the movie.

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

The constant buzzing of the fly was a source of great annoyance.

to feel sad, sorry, or disappointed about something that has happened or something that you have done, often wishing it had been different

She regretted not studying harder for the exam and wished she had put in more effort.

great discomfort or pain

The refugees endured years of misery in the overcrowded camp.

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

After moving to a new city, Sarah experienced deep loneliness as she struggled to make friends.

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

His constant insecurity about his looks made him avoid social events.

to cause someone difficulty or hardship, particularly financial struggles or emotional turmoil

The sudden loss of his job distressed him greatly, as he struggled to pay his bills.

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

Her face showed clear disappointment when she didn’t get the promotion she had worked so hard for.

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

His anger flared up when he discovered that his car had been vandalized.

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

After losing his job and home, he sank into a pit of hopelessness.

to feel upset and nervous because we think about bad things that might happen to us or our problems

She tends to worry about upcoming exams.

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

The upcoming presentation filled her with so much anxiety that her palms were sweaty.

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

The fear of heights prevented him from climbing the ladder.

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

The child's face flushed with shame after being scolded by the teacher in front of the class.

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

The heartache of losing her dog made it hard to even look at his empty bed.

to feel unhappy or irritated because someone else has something that one desires

She envies her friend's success in her career and wishes she had the same opportunities.

a very strong feeling of dislike

The conflict was fueled by deep-seated hatred between the two rival factions.

a strong feeling of distaste for someone or something

The sight of the decaying food in the refrigerator filled her with disgust.

(psychology) a strong feeling of stress or pressure

The tension before her job interview made her palms sweat.

a feeling of extreme sadness caused by something unpleasant

She felt overwhelming sorrow after her grandfather's death.

an intensely unpleasant emotion in response to danger or threat

She felt a growing dread as the storm clouds darkened overhead.