Lingo

Feelings and Emotions

39 Words

20m

desire
1.
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.

View Full Definition
affection
2.
a
ffec
tion
Noun

a feeling of fondness or liking toward someone or something

View Full Definition
eagerness
3.
ea
ger
ness
Noun

the state of being enthusiastic about having or doing something or feeling this way when expecting something

View Full Definition
fascination
4.
fasc
i
na
tion
Noun

the state of having great interest in something or someone

View Full Definition
enthusiasm
5.
en
thu
sia
sm
Noun

a feeling of great excitement and passion

She showed great enthusiasm for the new project.

View Full Definition
devotion
6.
de
vo
tion
Noun

strong love and support expressed for a person or thing

Sarah's unwavering devotion to her family was evident in her tireless efforts to support them through every challenge they faced.

View Full Definition
contentment
7.
con
tent
ment
Noun

happiness and satisfaction, particularly with one's life

She felt a deep sense of contentment after completing the project.

View Full Definition
amazement
8.
a
maze
ment
Noun

a feeling of great wonder, often due to something extraordinary

The crowd watched in amazement as the fireworks lit up the night sky.

View Full Definition
self-esteem
9.
self
es
teem
Noun

satisfaction with or confidence in one's own abilities or qualities

Positive feedback from her peers boosted her self-esteem.

View Full Definition
curiosity
10.
cu
rio
si
ty
Noun

a strong wish to learn something or to know more about something

His curiosity led him to explore the old library, hoping to uncover forgotten stories.

View Full Definition
astonishment
11.
as
to
nish
ment
Noun

a strong feeling of surprise caused by something unexpected

Her face showed pure astonishment when she heard the news of her promotion.

View Full Definition
honor
12.
ho
nor
Verb

to show a lot of respect for someone or something

Families may honor their heritage by preserving and passing down cultural traditions.

View Full Definition
thrill
13.
thrill
Noun

a sudden feeling of pleasure and excitement

The audience experienced a thrill during the suspenseful scene in the movie.

View Full Definition
fatigue
14.
fa
tigue
Noun

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.

View Full Definition
temper
15.
tem
per
Noun

a short period of extreme anger

View Full Definition
fright
16.
fright
Noun

fear that is felt suddenly

View Full Definition
annoyance
17.
a
nnoyance
Noun

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.

View Full Definition
aggression
18.
agg
re
ssion
Noun

a disposition to behave aggressively

View Full Definition
anxiety
19.
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.

View Full Definition
despair
20.
des
pair
Noun

a feeling of total hopelessness

View Full Definition
disappointment
21.
dis
a
ppoint
ment
Noun

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.

View Full Definition
frustration
22.
frust
ra
tion
Noun

the feeling of being impatient, annoyed, or upset because of being unable to do or achieve what is desired

His frustration was evident when his computer crashed in the middle of his work.

View Full Definition
embarrassment
23.
em
ba
rrass
ment
Noun

a feeling of distress, shyness, or guilt as a result of an uncomfortable situation

She blushed with embarrassment after tripping in front of everyone.

View Full Definition
exhaustion
24.
exh
aus
tion
Noun

a feeling of extreme tiredness

She collapsed from exhaustion after the long hike.

View Full Definition
distress
25.
dist
ress
Verb

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.

View Full Definition
humiliation
26.
hu
mi
lia
tion
Noun

great embarrassment as a result of having been made to look stupid

View Full Definition
remorse
27.
re
morse
Noun

a sense of great regret that one feels as a result of having done something bad or wrong

He felt deep remorse after realizing how his actions had hurt others.

View Full Definition
greed
28.
greed
Noun

an intense and selfish desire for something such as power and wealth

His greed for money led him to make unethical business decisions.

View Full Definition
envy
29.
en
vy
Verb

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.

View Full Definition
hatred
30.
hat
red
Noun

a very strong feeling of dislike

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

View Full Definition
sorrow
31.
so
rrow
Noun

a feeling of extreme sadness caused by something unpleasant

She felt overwhelming sorrow after her grandfather's death.

View Full Definition
contempt
32.
con
tempt
Noun

the disregard and lack of respect for someone or something seen as insignificant or unworthy

She looked at his suggestion with contempt, dismissing it immediately.

View Full Definition
dread
33.
dread
Noun

an intensely unpleasant emotion in response to danger or threat

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

View Full Definition
agitation
34.
a
gi
ta
tion
Noun

a state of extreme anxiety

View Full Definition
fury
35.
fu
ry
Noun

a feeling of extreme and often violent anger

His face turned red with fury after hearing the unfair accusation.

View Full Definition
misery
36.
mi
se
ry
Noun

great discomfort or pain

The refugees endured years of misery in the overcrowded camp.

View Full Definition
apprehension
37.
app
re
hen
sion
Noun

the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

View Full Definition
hostility
38.
hos
ti
li
ty
Noun

behavior or feelings that are aggressive or unfriendly

The hostility between the two rival teams was evident throughout the entire match.

View Full Definition
rage
39.
rage
Noun

great anger that is hard to contain

His rage was evident when he slammed the door.

View Full Definition