043. Pleasant and Unpleasant Feelings

content

Adjective

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satisfied and happy with one's current situation

discontented

grateful

Adjective

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expressing or feeling appreciation for something received or experienced

ungrateful

thankful

Adjective

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feeling or expressing gratitude or appreciation for something received or experienced

ungrateful

delighted

Adjective

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filled with great pleasure or joy

miserable

Adjective

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feeling very unhappy or uncomfortable

discontented

Adjective

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having a sense of dissatisfaction due to unfulfilled desires, unmet expectations, or unfavorable circumstances

contented

fed up

Adjective

/fˈɛd ˈʌp/

feeling tired, annoyed, or frustrated with a situation or person

sick and tired

phrase

/sˈɪk ænd tˈaɪɚd/

Idiom

Informal

annoyed or disgusted by someone or something one has been dealing with for a long time

What is the origin of the idiom "sick and tired" and when to use it?

The origin of the phrase "sick and tired" can be traced back to the 16th century. The word "sick" in this context means weary or fed up, while "tired" means exhausted or fatigued. This idiom is used in various contexts to express profound frustration or weariness with a particular situation, person, or ongoing circumstances. This idiomatic expression is commonly used in personal conversations, informal settings, and even in written or spoken expressions of discontent.

depressed

Adjective

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feeling very unhappy and having no hope

confused

Adjective

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feeling uncertain or not confident about something because it is not clear or easy to understand

inspired

Adjective

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amazing, impressive, exceptional, or special in a way that suggests being the result of a sudden creative impulse

thrilled

Adjective

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feeling intense excitement or pleasure

to upset

Verb

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to make a person unhappy or emotionally disturbed

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transitive

enthusiastic

Adjective

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having or showing intense excitement, eagerness, or passion for something

unenthusiastic

frustrated

Adjective

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feeling upset or annoyed due to being unable to do or achieve something

nervous

Adjective

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worried and anxious about something or slightly afraid of it

furious

Adjective

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(of a person) feeling great anger

absolutely

Adverb

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used for strong emphasis or exaggeration

really

Adverb

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used in questions or exclamations to express doubt, disbelief, or surprise

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adverb of degree

quite

Adverb

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to the highest degree

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incomparable

adverb of degree

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