List of Emotions

A

Abandoned

Left behind by someone you counted on.

Accepted

Feeling welcome as you are, without having to change or perform.

Accomplished

The satisfied feeling of having finished something that took effort.

Admiring

Looking up to someone for who they are or what they do.

Adored

Deeply loved and admired by someone.

Affectionate

Wanting to show love through touch, words or attention.

Afraid

Sensing danger or a threat, real or imagined, and wanting to protect yourself.

Alarmed

Suddenly worried that something is wrong or dangerous.

Amazed

Struck by something so surprising or impressive it is hard to take in.

Amused

Finding something funny or entertaining.

Angry

A strong feeling that something is wrong, unfair or in your way and should change.

Annoyed

Mildly angry at something or someone, often something small that repeats.

Anxious

Uneasy fear about something that might happen, often without a clear cause.

Apathetic

Without interest, energy or concern for things you used to care about.

Appalled

Shocked and disgusted by something you see as very wrong.

Appreciative

Noticing and valuing what is good about something or someone.

Apprehensive

Uneasy that something bad might happen.

Ashamed

Feeling bad about who you are, not just about something you did.

Awed

Moved by something vast or beautiful that makes you feel small in a good way.

Awkward

Uncomfortable and unsure how to act in a social moment.

B

Balanced

Feeling that the parts of your life are in a workable proportion.

Belittled

Made to feel unimportant or less than you are.

Bereft

Deprived of someone or something, and empty after the loss.

Betrayed

Hurt because someone broke your trust.

Bitter

Lasting anger and disappointment about something that feels unfair.

Blissful

Completely, peacefully happy, with nothing missing.

Blue

A little sad or low.

Bored

Restless and uninterested, as if nothing around you is worth your attention.

Brave

Ready to do something hard or scary anyway.

Burdened

Weighed down by responsibilities or worries.

Burned out

Worn down by long-running stress, often at work or caregiving, with less energy, focus and care left.

C

Calm

Settled and unhurried, with little pulling at your attention.

Capable

Knowing you have what it takes to do a particular thing.

Carefree

Free from worry or responsibility for a while.

Caring

Wanting someone to be okay and willing to help.

Centered

Clear about what matters to you, so outside noise does not push you around.

Cheerful

In a light, upbeat mood that shows in how you talk to people.

Cherished

Loved and treasured by someone.

Close

Feeling near to someone emotionally, as if there is little distance between you.

Comfortable

At ease, with nothing in your body or surroundings bothering you.

Compassionate

Feeling for someone's pain and wanting to ease it.

Confident

Trusting that you can handle something.

Confused

Not able to make sense of what is happening or what you feel.

Connected

Feeling a real link with someone, a group or the world around you.

Contemptuous

Looking down on someone as beneath you or not worth respect.

Content

Quietly satisfied with things as they are, without wanting more right now.

Cozy

Warm, snug and comfortable, often at home or with people you like.

Curious

Wanting to know more about something or understand it better.

Cynical

Expecting the worst of people or of how things will go.

D

Deceived

Hurt because someone lied to you or misled you.

Defeated

Beaten down, as if you have lost the fight.

Defensive

Quick to protect yourself from criticism or blame.

Delighted

Very pleased by something, often a little surprised by how good it is.

Depleted

Emptied of energy, patience or care, as if the tank is empty.

Despairing

Without hope, and in deep pain about it.

Detached

Distant from your feelings, from people or from your own life, as if watching from outside.

Determined

Set on doing something, even if it is hard.

Devastated

Overwhelmed by grief or shock after something terrible.

Devoted

Deeply loyal and committed to someone or something.

Disappointed

Sad because something did not turn out as you hoped or expected.

Disconnected

Out of touch with the people around you, or with yourself.

Discouraged

Losing confidence or motivation after setbacks.

Disgusted

Strong dislike of something you find gross, wrong or offensive.

Disillusioned

Let down because someone or something turned out worse than you believed.

Dismissed

Brushed off, as if your feelings or opinions do not count.

Distrustful

Not willing to rely on someone, often after being let down.

Down

In a low mood, flat and heavy, sometimes for no clear reason.

Drained

Out of energy, physically or emotionally, with little left to give.

Dreading

Fearing something you know is coming.

E

Eager

Wanting to start something or have it happen soon.

Ecstatic

Overjoyed, almost beside yourself with happiness.

Elated

Very happy and lifted up, often after good news.

Embarrassed

Uncomfortable because others saw you make a mistake or look awkward.

Empowered

Feeling you have the strength and the right to act for yourself.

Empty

A hollow feeling, as if something is missing inside.

Energized

Full of energy and ready to do things.

Enraged

Overtaken by anger, as if you could explode.

Enthusiastic

Full of interest and energy for something.

Envious

Wanting something that someone else has.

Exasperated

Fed up after being annoyed again and again.

Excited

Eager energy about something that is happening or about to happen.

Excluded

Kept out of something on purpose.

Exhausted

Extremely tired, with nothing left in reserve.

Exposed

As if something private about you is suddenly visible to others.

F

Fed up

Out of patience with something that has gone on too long.

Flat

Without highs or lows; nothing feels very good or very bad.

Foggy

Unable to think clearly, as if your head is in a cloud.

Frantic

Wildly rushed or upset, unable to slow down.

Frazzled

Worn out and scattered from rushing and pressure.

Free

Unrestricted, with your choices back in your own hands.

Frightened

Suddenly scared, often by something unexpected.

Frustrated

Annoyed and stuck because something keeps blocking what you want.

Fulfilled

Feeling that your life or what you are doing has meaning and is enough.

Furious

Extremely angry, close to losing control.

G

Giddy

Light-headed with excitement or happiness, a bit silly.

Gloomy

Dark and pessimistic, as if a cloud hangs over everything.

Grateful

Thankful for something or someone good in your life.

Grieving

Deep sadness after losing someone or something important.

Grounded

Steady and connected to the present, not swept away by thoughts or feelings.

Grumpy

In a bad, cranky mood.

Guilty

Feeling bad about something you did or did not do, especially if it hurt someone.

H

Happy

Feeling good about how things are going, in a way that usually shows in your face and voice.

Heartbroken

Crushed by the end or loss of love.

Heavy

Weighed down, as if your feelings have weight.

Helpless

Unable to protect yourself or change what is happening.

Hesitant

Holding back because you are not sure.

Homesick

Missing home, or the people and places that feel like home.

Hopeful

Believing something good could happen, even though it has not yet.

Hopeless

Believing things will not get better, whatever you do.

Horrified

Filled with fear and shock at something terrible.

Hostile

Unfriendly and ready to fight, wanting to push someone away or hurt them back.

Humiliated

Made to feel small or foolish in front of others.

Hurt

Emotional pain caused by what someone said or did, or did not do.

I

Ignored

Not noticed or not answered, as if you were not there.

Impatient

Annoyed at waiting or at how slowly something is going.

Inadequate

Feeling you are not good enough or do not have what it takes.

Included

Made part of the group, the plan or the conversation.

Indifferent

Not caring much either way.

Indignant

Angry about something unfair or wrong, for yourself or for others.

Infatuated

Swept up in intense attraction to someone, often early on.

Inferior

Feeling lower or worse than other people.

Insecure

Doubting yourself, your worth or where you stand with someone.

Inspired

Suddenly wanting to create or do something, often after seeing someone else do it.

Insulted

Hurt and offended by something rude or disrespectful.

Interested

Paying attention because something holds your mind.

Intimate

Deeply close, sharing private thoughts, feelings or touch.

Intimidated

Feeling smaller or weaker next to someone or something.

Invisible

Feeling unseen, as if your presence makes no difference.

Irritated

Easily bothered, as if everything rubs you the wrong way.

Isolated

Cut off from other people, by circumstance or by pulling away.

J

Jealous

Afraid of losing someone's attention or love to someone else.

Joyful

A full, bright happiness that is hard to hide.

Judged

Feeling criticized or looked down on for who you are or what you did.

L

Left out

Hurt because others are included and you are not.

Let down

Disappointed by someone who did not come through for you.

Listless

Lacking energy and interest, not wanting to do anything.

Livid

Extremely angry, often about something someone did to you.

Lonely

Hurting from a lack of the closeness or company you want.

Longing

Strongly wanting someone or something you do not have, or no longer have.

Loved

Feeling cared for, wanted and close to someone.

Loving

Feeling and showing deep care for someone.

M

Melancholy

A quiet, lingering sadness, sometimes with a thoughtful or wistful edge.

Mellow

Easygoing and relaxed, not bothered by much.

Miserable

Very unhappy and uncomfortable.

Misunderstood

Feeling that others have the wrong idea about what you mean, feel or are.

Mortified

Extremely embarrassed.

Motivated

Wanting to act and willing to put in effort.

Moved

Stirred by something deeply, sometimes to tears.

N

Neglected

Not given the care or attention you need.

Nervous

Jittery about something coming up soon, like a date, a talk or a test.

Nostalgic

A bittersweet longing for a time in the past.

Numb

Feeling little or nothing, as if your emotions are switched off.

O

Offended

Upset by something said or done that felt disrespectful.

On edge

Tense and ready to react, as if something bad could happen any second.

Open

Willing to listen, try or feel things without bracing against them.

Optimistic

Expecting things to turn out well.

Outraged

Intensely angry at something shocking or unjust.

Overwhelmed

Feeling there is too much to handle, so it is hard to start anywhere.

P

Panicked

Overcome by sudden fear, so it is hard to think.

Patient

Able to wait or put up with delay without getting upset.

Peaceful

Quiet inside, with no conflict or worry stirring.

Playful

Wanting to joke, tease, make things up and not take things seriously for a while.

Possessive

Wanting to keep someone to yourself and control who they see or talk to.

Powerless

Unable to influence what happens to you.

Present

Fully here, in this moment, rather than in the past or the future.

Pressured

Pushed to do more, or to do it faster, than feels possible.

Proud

Feeling good about something you did, or something someone close to you did.

Provoked

Stirred up to anger, as if someone pushed your buttons.

R

Reassured

Less worried because someone or something showed you things are okay.

Refreshed

Renewed and alert after rest, a break or a change.

Regretful

Wishing you had done something differently.

Rejected

Pushed away or not chosen by someone.

Relaxed

Free from tension, in body and mind.

Relieved

The release that comes when something you feared did not happen, or something hard is over.

Remorseful

Deeply sorry for something wrong you did.

Repulsed

Physically disgusted, wanting to get away from something.

Resentful

Bitter about something unfair that keeps bothering you, often about what you gave and did not get back.

Respected

Feeling that others take you, your time and your opinions seriously.

Rested

Having your energy back after sleep or a real break.

Restless

Unable to settle or relax, with energy that has nowhere to go.

Romantic

Wanting love, closeness and a bit of magic with someone.

S

Sad

A heavy feeling of loss, disappointment or missing something.

Safe

Free from threat, so your body can stand down.

Satisfied

Pleased because something met what you needed or expected.

Scared

Clear, strong fear of something specific.

Secure

A steady trust that you and your relationships will hold, even when things wobble.

Seen

Feeling someone notices the real you, not just the surface.

Self-conscious

Very aware of how you look or come across, as if everyone is watching.

Serene

Deeply calm and untroubled.

Shocked

Jolted by something sudden and unexpected, usually bad.

Sleepy

Ready to fall asleep.

Sluggish

Slow and heavy in body or mind.

Spiteful

Wanting to hurt or annoy someone who hurt you.

Startled

Briefly jumpy after something sudden.

Steady

Even and stable, not swinging up or down.

Stressed

Under pressure from demands that feel bigger than what you have to meet them.

Stretched thin

Spread across too many people and duties, with not enough of you to go around.

Supported

Feeling that someone has your back and will help if you need it.

Surprised

Caught off guard by something you did not expect, good or bad.

Suspicious

Sensing that someone may be hiding something or not being honest.

Swamped

Buried under too many tasks.

Sympathetic

Sorry for someone's trouble and on their side.

T

Tearful

Close to crying.

Tender

Gentle and full of care toward someone.

Tense

Tight in body and mind, braced for something.

Terrified

Extremely scared.

Thankful

Glad about something someone did or gave you.

Threatened

Sensing that someone or something could harm you, your place or what you value.

Thrilled

Extremely excited and pleased, usually about news or something you hoped for.

Tired

Needing rest or sleep.

Touched

Emotionally moved by someone's kindness or by something beautiful.

Triumphant

Proud and elated after winning or getting through something hard.

Trusting

Willing to rely on someone and believe they mean well.

U

Unappreciated

Feeling your effort or care goes unnoticed or is taken for granted.

Unburdened

Lighter because you put something down: a secret, a task, a duty.

Uncertain

Unsure what will happen or what to do.

Understood

Feeling that someone gets what you mean and what you feel.

Uneasy

A mild sense that something is not right, even if you cannot say what.

Unhurried

Feeling you have enough time, with no pressure to rush.

Unloved

Feeling nobody loves you, or not in the way you need.

Unmotivated

Not wanting to start or keep going, even with things you care about.

Unsettled

A vague sense that something is off, often after a change or a surprise.

Unwanted

Feeling that nobody wants you around, or wants you as you are.

Used

Feeling someone valued you only for what you gave them.

V

Valued

Feeling that your effort and your presence matter to others.

Vulnerable

Open to being hurt, because you have shown something real.

W

Warm

Friendly and kind toward someone, glad to be with them.

Weary

Tired in a deep, long-lasting way, often of a situation.

Wistful

Softly longing for something gone or out of reach.

Worn out

Tired from doing too much for too long.

Worried

Thinking over and over about something that could go wrong.

Wounded

Deeply hurt, as if something inside needs to heal.

Happy

Good feelings with energy in them: joy, excitement, pride and hope.

accomplished, amazed, amused, awed, blissful, brave, capable, carefree, cheerful, confident, curious, delighted, determined, eager, ecstatic, elated, empowered, energized, enthusiastic, excited, giddy, happy, hopeful, inspired, interested, joyful, motivated, optimistic, playful, proud, surprised, thrilled, triumphant

Loved

Feelings of closeness: being cared for, accepted, safe and thankful.

accepted, admiring, adored, affectionate, appreciative, caring, cherished, close, compassionate, connected, devoted, grateful, included, infatuated, intimate, loved, loving, moved, respected, romantic, safe, secure, seen, supported, sympathetic, tender, thankful, touched, trusting, understood, valued, warm

Calm

Good feelings that slow you down: contentment, rest, relief and steadiness.

balanced, calm, centered, comfortable, content, cozy, free, fulfilled, grounded, mellow, open, patient, peaceful, present, reassured, refreshed, relaxed, relieved, rested, satisfied, serene, steady, unburdened, unhurried

Drained

Running low: tiredness, overwhelm, numbness and boredom.

apathetic, bored, burdened, burned out, depleted, detached, drained, empty, exhausted, flat, foggy, frazzled, indifferent, listless, numb, overwhelmed, pressured, restless, sleepy, sluggish, stressed, stretched thin, swamped, tired, unmotivated, weary, worn out

Sad

Feelings of loss and low mood: loneliness, grief, disappointment and feeling down.

abandoned, bereft, blue, defeated, despairing, devastated, disappointed, disconnected, discouraged, down, gloomy, grieving, heartbroken, heavy, homesick, hopeless, isolated, left out, let down, lonely, longing, melancholy, miserable, nostalgic, powerless, regretful, remorseful, sad, tearful, wistful

Hurt

Pain that comes from other people: rejection, betrayal, jealousy and shame.

ashamed, belittled, betrayed, deceived, disillusioned, dismissed, distrustful, embarrassed, envious, excluded, guilty, humiliated, hurt, ignored, inferior, insulted, invisible, jealous, judged, misunderstood, mortified, neglected, possessive, rejected, suspicious, unloved, unwanted, used, wounded

Angry

Feelings that something is wrong or in the way: frustration, resentment, fury and disgust.

angry, annoyed, appalled, bitter, contemptuous, cynical, defensive, disgusted, enraged, exasperated, fed up, frustrated, furious, grumpy, hostile, impatient, indignant, irritated, livid, offended, outraged, provoked, repulsed, resentful, spiteful, unappreciated

Afraid

Feelings about threat and the unknown: anxiety, fear, doubt and unease.

afraid, alarmed, anxious, apprehensive, awkward, confused, dreading, exposed, frantic, frightened, helpless, hesitant, horrified, inadequate, insecure, intimidated, nervous, on edge, panicked, scared, self-conscious, shocked, startled, tense, terrified, threatened, uncertain, uneasy, unsettled, vulnerable, worried

High energy, unpleasant

Fear, anger, stress: the body is revved up and it does not feel good.

appalled, betrayed, deceived, enraged, frantic, frightened, furious, horrified, humiliated, livid, mortified, outraged, overwhelmed, panicked, repulsed, scared, shocked, terrified, afraid, alarmed, angry, anxious, defensive, disgusted, dreading, exasperated, exposed, frazzled, frustrated, hostile, indignant, insulted, intimidated, jealous, judged, offended, on edge, possessive, pressured, provoked, spiteful, stressed, stretched thin, suspicious, swamped, tense, threatened, worried, annoyed, apprehensive, awkward, embarrassed, impatient, irritated, nervous, restless, self-conscious, startled, unsettled

High energy, pleasant

Joy, excitement, pride: lots of energy and it feels good.

amazed, awed, delighted, ecstatic, elated, excited, infatuated, inspired, joyful, thrilled, triumphant, brave, carefree, cheerful, confident, determined, eager, empowered, energized, enthusiastic, free, giddy, happy, hopeful, motivated, optimistic, playful, proud, romantic, surprised, amused, curious, interested, refreshed

Low energy, unpleasant

Sadness, tiredness, hurt: little energy and it does not feel good.

abandoned, ashamed, bereft, bitter, burned out, defeated, depleted, despairing, devastated, exhausted, grieving, heartbroken, helpless, hopeless, miserable, powerless, rejected, unloved, unwanted, used, wounded, apathetic, belittled, burdened, contemptuous, cynical, detached, disappointed, disconnected, discouraged, disillusioned, dismissed, distrustful, drained, empty, envious, excluded, fed up, guilty, heavy, homesick, hurt, ignored, inadequate, inferior, insecure, invisible, isolated, left out, let down, lonely, longing, melancholy, misunderstood, neglected, numb, regretful, remorseful, resentful, sad, tearful, unappreciated, unmotivated, vulnerable, weary, worn out, blue, bored, confused, down, flat, foggy, gloomy, grumpy, hesitant, indifferent, listless, nostalgic, sleepy, sluggish, tired, uncertain, uneasy, wistful

Low energy, pleasant

Calm, content, close: slow and settled, and it feels good.

adored, blissful, cherished, devoted, accepted, accomplished, admiring, close, compassionate, connected, fulfilled, grateful, intimate, loved, loving, moved, relieved, seen, serene, supported, touched, unburdened, understood, valued, affectionate, appreciative, balanced, calm, capable, caring, centered, comfortable, content, cozy, grounded, included, mellow, open, patient, peaceful, present, reassured, relaxed, respected, rested, safe, satisfied, secure, steady, sympathetic, tender, thankful, trusting, unhurried, warm