Negative Emotional States

having nervous or jerky movements

The jittery kitten pounced at every slight sound and movement.

unable to stay still and calm

The fidgety child couldn't sit still during the long car ride, constantly shifting in his seat.

feeling abandoned or hopeless

The abandoned puppy looked forlorn, waiting by the roadside for its owner to return.

feeling or displaying deep exhaustion

After a long day of hiking, he felt weary and ready to rest.

a feeling of extreme tiredness that is usually caused by physical or mental overwork or exercise

Fatigue is a state of extreme tiredness and exhaustion that can result from physical or mental exertion.

to empty or remove liquid from a container or area

After boiling the pasta, he had to drain the water before serving.

feeling dissatisfied, often due to a sense of unfair treatment or disappointment

The disgruntled employee expressed frustration with the company's new policies during the meeting.

to deeply irritate someone, especially when they can do nothing about it or solve the problem

His repeated failure to follow instructions correctly exasperated his boss, who had to continually correct his mistakes.

to irritate someone, typically with a minor or petty matter

The constant interruptions peeved her during the meeting.

to cause someone to feel shocked, worried, or upset

The sudden cancellation of the event dismayed the attendees, leaving them feeling disappointed.

idle, indolent, or showing little effort, often in a dreamy or unmotivated way

He gave a lackadaisical wave as he walked past.

inclined to laziness

His slothful approach to work led to frequent missed deadlines and unfinished tasks.

feeling hopeless, discouraged, or in low spirits, often due to a sense of failure or loss

The failure of his business left him feeling despondent and unsure about the future.

to cause someone to lose courage, enthusiasm, or hope

Receiving a rejection letter can dishearten even the most determined job seeker.

to make someone feel disheartened or low in spirits

His failure in the exam dejected him.

pointing, looking, or directed toward the ground or a lower position

The soldier's eyes were downcast during the ceremony.