Lingo

Feelings and Emotions

37 Words

19m

amaze
1.
a
maze
Verb

to greatly surprise someone

Her artistic talent never failed to amaze her friends.

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anger
2.
an
ger
Noun

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.

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anxious
3.
an
xious
Adjective

(of a person) feeling worried because of thinking something unpleasant might happen

She felt anxious before her job interview, worrying about whether she would perform well.

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anxiety
4.
an
xie
ty
Noun

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.

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approval
5.
app
ro
val
Noun

a positive feeling about someone or something that is seen as good or favorable

Sarah's heart swelled with a feeling of approval as she watched her daughter receive the award for outstanding academic achievement.

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ashamed
6.
a
shamed
Adjective

feeling embarrassed or sorry about one's actions, characteristics, or circumstances

She felt ashamed of her behavior at the party, realizing she had acted inappropriately.

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boredom
7.
bore
dom
Noun

the feeling of being uninterested or restless because things are dull or repetitive

After sitting in the waiting room for hours, he couldn’t shake the feeling of boredom.

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cheerful
8.
cheer
ful
Adjective

full of happiness and positivity

Despite the rainy weather, she remained cheerful throughout the day.

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depress
9.
dep
ress
Verb

to make someone feel extremely sad or discouraged, often as a result of challenging situations, such as loss

The constant rain seemed to depress him even more.

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desire
10.
de
sire
Noun

a very strong feeling of wanting to do or have something

Sarah's desire for adventure led her to travel to exotic destinations around the world.

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eager
11.
ea
ger
Adjective

having a strong desire for doing or experiencing something

The children were eager to open their presents on Christmas morning.

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embarrass
12.
em
ba
rrass
Verb

to make a person feel ashamed, uneasy, or nervous, especially in front of other people

His clumsy fall embarrassed him in front of his colleagues.

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excitement
13.
exc
ite
ment
Noun

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

Sarah's excitement was palpable as she eagerly awaited the arrival of her long-lost friend at the airport.

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frighten
14.
frighten
Verb

to cause a person or animal to feel scared

The loud bang outside the window frightened the sleeping child.

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glad
15.
glad
Adjective

pleased about something

She was glad to hear the news of her friend's success.

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grateful
16.
grate
ful
Adjective

expressing or feeling appreciation for something received or experienced

She felt grateful for the support of her friends during tough times.

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hate
17.
hate
Verb

to really not like something or someone

Can you please stop making that noise?I hate it.

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guilty
18.
guil
ty
Adjective

responsible for an illegal act or wrongdoing

He pleaded guilty to the charges in court.

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interest
19.
in
terest
Noun

the desire to find out or learn more about a person or thing

Sarah developed a keen interest in photography after receiving her first camera as a gift.

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interest
20.
in
terest
Noun

the desire to find out or learn more about a person or thing

Sarah developed a keen interest in photography after receiving her first camera as a gift.

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jealousy
21.
jea
lou
sy
Noun

the state of being angry or unhappy because someone else has what one desires

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lonely
22.
lone
ly
Adjective

feeling unhappy due to being alone or lacking companionship

She felt lonely after moving to a new city where she knew no one.

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mad
23.
mad
Adjective

feeling very angry or displeased

He was mad at himself for making the same mistake again.

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pleasure
24.
plea
sure
Noun

a feeling of great enjoyment and happiness

She felt immense pleasure upon hearing the good news about her promotion.

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bully
25.
bu
lly
Noun

a person who likes to threaten, scare, or hurt others, particularly people who are weaker

It's important for parents to teach their children about empathy and kindness to prevent them from becoming bullies.

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sadden
26.
sa
dden
Verb

to make someone feel unhappy or disappointed

The loss of her pet deeply saddened her.

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satisfaction
27.
sa
tis
fac
tion
Noun

a feeling of pleasure that one experiences after doing or achieving what one really desired

Gazing at the finished garden, she felt a deep satisfaction knowing all her hard work had paid off.

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scare
28.
scare
Verb

to suddenly make a person or animal to feel afraid

The loud thunder scared the dog, causing it to hide under the bed.

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satisfy
29.
sa
tis
fy
Verb

to make someone happy by doing what they want or giving them what they desire

He satisfied his girlfriend by taking her out for a romantic dinner.

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stress
30.
stress
Noun

a feeling of anxiety and worry caused by different life problems

The constant stress of her job was affecting her health.

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calm
31.
calm
Adjective

not showing worry, anger, or other strong emotions

Despite the chaos around her, she remained calm and composed.

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shock
32.
shock
Noun

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.

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frighten
33.
frighten
Verb

to cause a person or animal to feel scared

The loud bang outside the window frightened the sleeping child.

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hunger
34.
hun
ger
Noun

the feeling that a person gets when they need to eat

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self-respect
35.
self
res
pect
Noun

a feeling that shows a person values themselves and is confident about who they are

Mary's self-respect empowered her to walk away from toxic situations and people who did not appreciate her worth.

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horror
36.
ho
rror
Noun

a great fear or shock

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

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exhaust
37.
exh
aust
Verb

to cause a person to become extremely tired

The intense workout at the gym completely exhausted her.

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