Emotion Flashcards
Agitation
feeling upset or disturbed; a state of unrest
Amazement
overwhelming astonishment or wonder
Amusement
appealing to the sense of humour; to feel entertainment or delight
Anger
strong displeasure or wrath; usually aroused by a perceived wrong
Anguish
emotional or mental distress; acute suffering
Annoyance
aggravation or mild irritation
Anticipation
hopeful expectation; to await eagerly
Anxiety
mental apprehension and unease; a sense of foreboding
Confidence
having faith in one’s own influence and ability
Conflicted
experiencing opposing emotions
Confusion
a state of befuddlement or bafflement
Contempt
a lack of reverence or respect; to hold in disregard
Curiosity
inquisitiveness; a desire for knowledge
Defeat
the feeling of having been mastered conquered, or bested
Defensiveness
resisting attack; defending against a perceived danger or threat
Denial
a refusal to acknowledge truth or reality
Depression
a state of withdrawal; extreme sadness and reduced vitality
Desire
to covet, wish, or long for
Desperation
a state of hopelessness that leads to rashness
Determination
firm intention on achieving a goal; decisiveness
Disappointment
a state of dismay or dissatisfication; feeling let down
Disbelief
withholding belief; a refusal to see the truth
Disgust
an aversion, usually to something distasteful; revulsion
Doubt
to lack confidence in or consider unlikely
Dread
a nearly overpowering fear to face or meet; a strong desire to avoid a future event or circumstance
Eagerness
enthusiasm for what is to come
Elation
in high spirits; a state of euphoria or exhilaration
Embarrassment
a lack of composure due to self-conscious discomfort
Envy
resentful awareness of an advantage enjoyed by another, paired with a longing to acquire that advantage
Excitement
the statement of being energized or stimulated and provoked to act
Fear
to be afraid of; to expect threat or danger
Frustration
vexation caused by unresolved problems or unmet; the feeling of being hindered
Gratitude
thankfulness; feeling grateful or appreciative
Guilt
a feeling of culpability over an offence (either real or imagined)
Happiness
a state of well-being or joyful contentment
Hatred
to loathe or detest; to feel animosity toward
Hopefulness
a bright, promising outlook; optimism
Humiliation
feeling degraded or mortified, worthless or cheap
Hurt
suffering grief or mental pain; feeling wounded or aggrieved
Impatience
feeling restless or short-tempered; having a desire for immediate change, relief, or gratification
Indifference
a state of apathy, casualness, or disinterest
Insecurity
feeling unsure of oneself or displaying a lack of confidence
Irritation
impatience and displeasure; the sense of being bothered
Jealousy
hostility toward a rival or one suspected of enjoying an advantage
Loneliness
the feeling of being isolated or cut off
Love
deep affection, attachment, or devotion for another
Nervousness
the state of feeling unsettled and being easily agitated
Nostalgia
the yearning for a return to a past period of situation
Overwhelmed
to be overpowered or overcome by feelings or circumstances
Paranoia
excessive or illogical suspicion and/or distrust of others
Peacefulness
a state of calm that is devoid of strife, agitation, or commotion
Pride
proper self-respect arising from a significant achievement, possession of an item, or involvement in a relationship
Rage
violent and uncontrolled anger
Regret
sorrow aroused by circumstance beyond one’s ability to control or repair
Relief
the alleviation or lightening of oppressive stressors
Reluctance
unwillingness; aversion
Remorse
distress resulting from guilt over wrongdoing; a desire to undo or fix
Resentment
indignation toward an act, remark, or person; feeling injured or insulted
Resignation
the state of surrendering, often with little or no resistance
Sadness
characterized by grief our unhappiness
Satisfaction
the state of being content or fulfilled
Scorn
extreme contempt or derision; regarding as inferior
Shame
the feeling that arises from a dishonourable or improper act; disgrace
Skepticism
having a disposition of doubt or incredulity
Smugness
supreme confidence in and satisfaction with oneself
Somberness
having a dark or gloomy manner
Surprise/Shock
unexpectedly struck with a feeling of wonder, joy, or fear
Suspicion
suspecting, with little or no proof, that something is wrong
Sympathy
sensitivity to and sharing in another’s emotions
Terror
a state of extreme fear
Uncertainty
the state of being unsure; unable to commit to a course of action
Unease
a restlessness of the body or mind
Wariness
mistrust marked by caution and watchfulness; being alert to possible danger
Worry
mental distress that arises from disturbing thoughts, usually regarding some anticipated event
Adoration
the act of worship; to view as divine
