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  3. Feelings and Emotions

Feelings and Emotions

Words to describe how you feel

Basic
Everyday
happy
/ˈhæpi/

feeling or showing pleasure or contentment

adjective

Examples:

• She looks so happy today.

• We wish you a happy birthday.

sad
/sæd/

feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy

adjective

Examples:

• She was sad about leaving her friends.

• It's a sad story with no happy ending.

angry
/ˈæŋɡɹi/

feeling or showing strong displeasure or hostility

adjective

Examples:

• She was angry about the unfair decision.

• An angry crowd gathered outside the building.

scared
/skɛɹd/

feeling frightened or afraid

adjective

Examples:

• She was scared of the dark as a child.

• I'm scared that something bad might happen.

tired
/taɪɚd/

in need of sleep or rest; weary

adjective

Examples:

• I'm too tired to go out tonight.

• She was tired after the long hike.

excited
/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

very enthusiastic and eager

adjective

Examples:

• The children were excited about the trip.

• She was excited to start her new job.

bored
/bɔːrd/

feeling weary and uninterested because of a lack of stimulation or excitement

adjective

Examples:

• She was bored at the party and kept checking her phone.

• The kids got bored waiting in line and started fidgeting.

nervous
/ˈnɝːvəs/

easily agitated or apprehensive; anxious

adjective

Examples:

• She was nervous before her first job interview.

• He gets nervous when speaking in public.

surprised
/sərˈpraɪzd/

feeling or showing astonishment at something unexpected

adjective

Examples:

• He was surprised to find a letter waiting for him on the doorstep.

• She looked surprised when her friends jumped out and yelled happy birthday.

proud
/pɹaʊd/

feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements or qualities

adjective

Examples:

• Her parents are very proud of her.

• He was proud to represent his country.

jealous
/ˈdʒɛləs/

feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements; feeling fear of losing something or someone

adjective

Examples:

• She was jealous of her sister's success.

• He became jealous when she talked to other men.

lonely
/ˈloʊnli/

sad because one has no friends or company; without others

adjective

Examples:

• She felt lonely after moving to a new city.

• He spent lonely nights in the empty house.

grateful
/ˈɡɹeɪtfəl/

feeling or showing thanks

adjective

Examples:

• I'm grateful for your help during the move.

• She was deeply grateful to her mentor.

confused
/kənˈfjuːzd/

unable to think clearly; bewildered

adjective

Examples:

• She looked confused by the question.

• I'm confused about which form to fill out.

embarrassed
/ɪmˈbær.əst/

feeling self-conscious, ashamed, or awkward

adjective

Examples:

• She was embarrassed when she mispronounced the speaker's name.

• He felt embarrassed about forgetting her birthday.

calm
/kɑːm/

not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful

adjective

Examples:

• She remained calm during the crisis.

• The sea was calm after the storm.

to make someone tranquil and quiet

verb

Examples:

• She tried to calm the frightened child.

• Calm down and tell me what happened.

anxious
/ˈæŋk.ʃəs/

experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness; very eager or concerned

adjective

Examples:

• She was anxious about the results of her medical tests.

• He was anxious to prove himself in his new role.

frustrated
/ˈfrʌs.treɪ.tɪd/

feeling upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to achieve something

adjective

Examples:

• She felt frustrated when the software kept crashing during her presentation.

• He was frustrated by the lack of progress on the project.

hopeful
/ˈhoʊpfəl/

feeling optimistic that a desired outcome is likely to happen

adjective

Examples:

• Despite the setbacks, she remained hopeful that things would improve.

• He was hopeful about the job interview after the recruiter's positive response.

cheerful
/ˈtʃɪrfəl/

noticeably happy and optimistic

adjective

Examples:

• She greeted us with a cheerful smile.

• He’s always cheerful in the morning.