Emotions 7 Flashcards

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desolation

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a state of complete emptiness or destruction.

anguished misery or loneliness.

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despair

complete

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the complete loss or absence of hope.

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despondent

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in low spirits from loss of hope or courage.

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detached

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aloof and objective.

separate or disconnected.

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determined

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having made a firm decision
and being resolved not to change it.

processing or displaying resolve.

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detestation

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intense dislike.

a detested person or thing.

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devastated

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cause (someone) severe and overwhelming shock or grief.

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devotion

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love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause.

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disappointed

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(of a person) sad or displeased because someone
or something has failed to fulfill one’s hopes or expectations.

(of hopes or expectations) prevented from being realized.

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disbelief

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inability or refusal to accept that something is true or real.

lack of faith

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disdain

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the feeling that someone or something
is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect;
contempt.

consider to be unworthy of one’s consideration.

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disgruntled

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a state of sulky dissatisfaction.
dissatisfied. discontent, discontented
- showing or experiencing dissatisfaction
or restless longing

angry or dissatisfied.

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disgust

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a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval
aroused by something unpleasant or offensive.

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disillusioned

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disappointed in someone or something
that one discovers to be less good than
one had believed.

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disinterested

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not influenced by considerations of personal advantage.

having or feeling no interest in something.

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dismay

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consternation and distress, typically that caused by something unexpected.

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distaste

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mild dislike or aversion.

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distracted

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unable to concentrate because one’s mind is preoccupied.

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distress

easp

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extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.

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disturbed

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suffering or resulting from emotional and mental problems.