Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Emotional States & Reactions

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regrettable [adjective]

causing disappointment, sorrow, or a sense of misfortune

Ex: The company made a regrettable error in its public statement .

to glower [verb]

to look or stare at someone angrily

Ex: Despite his smile , he was glowering and that unsettled me .

aggrieved [adjective]

feeling resentment or injustice, often due to unfair treatment or perceived wrongs

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astounded [adjective]

greatly shocked or surprised

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nostalgic [adjective]

bringing back fond memories of the past, often with a sense of longing or affection

Ex: The nostalgic smell of freshly baked cookies brought back memories of baking with grandma .

to resent [verb]

to feel irritated, angry, or displeased about something

Ex: They resent the new rules imposed by management without considering their input .

down in the mouth [phrase]

feeling sad or discouraged

Ex: After hearing the news , he looked quite down in the mouth and could n't muster a smile .

wonder [noun]

a feeling of admiration or surprise caused by something that is very unusual and exciting

Ex: The beauty of the landscape filled her with wonder .

to blow away [verb]

to impress someone greatly

Ex: The dance routine blew away the judges on the competition .

glimmer [noun]

a faint sign, hint, or vague indication of something

Ex: He had a glimmer of doubt about the plan .

haunted [adjective]

showing signs of worry, anxiety, or persistent mental strain

Ex: He walked with a haunted expression , lost in thought .

mind-blowing [adjective]

causing great astonishment

Ex: The view from the mountaintop was simply mind-blowing .

to dread [verb]

to feel intense fear or worry about an upcoming event or situation

Ex: They dreaded the moment they had to deliver the difficult news .

to grin [verb]

to smile widely in a way that displays the teeth

Ex: Seeing the old photographs , they could n't help but grin at the memories .

gloomy [adjective]

experiencing or expressing sadness or a general sense of unhappiness

Ex: The gloomy man rarely smiled and often kept to himself .

sentimental [adjective]

showing or aiming to stir feelings of tenderness, or sorrow, in a way that may seem exaggerated

Ex: The ballad was sentimental , almost syrupy in tone .

to plunge into [verb]

to suddenly cause someone or something to experience a difficult or unpleasant situation

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alarmed [adjective]

feeling worried or concerned due to a sudden, unexpected event or potential danger

Ex: The alarmed expression on her face revealed her concern .

appalled [adjective]

very scared and shocked by something unpleasant or bad

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hysterical [adjective]

experiencing a state of extreme fear or panic, unable to stay calm

Ex: Something unexpected happened , and people started screaming and panicking , acting hysterical .

overwhelmed [adjective]

feeling stressed or burdened by a lot of tasks or emotions at once

Ex: She felt overwhelmed by the expectations placed on her by her family .

to [be] over the moon [phrase]

to be extremely happy or excited about something

Ex: When she found out she won the lottery , she was over the moon with joy .

delight [noun]

a person or thing that brings great happiness or joy

Ex: The garden is a delight in spring .

disbelief [noun]

the state of not believing or accepting something as true or real

Ex: They reacted with disbelief to the sudden announcement .

smitten [adjective]

marked by strong, often foolish or irrational affection for someone or something

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to snap [verb]

to suddenly speak in an angry and harsh tone

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content [adjective]

satisfied and happy with one's current situation

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objection [noun]

the act of expressing disapproval or opposition to something

Ex: The committee considered all objections before making a final decision on the project proposal .

downhearted [adjective]

feeling sad, discouraged, or low in spirits

Ex: Despite the support from friends , she remained downhearted over the recent loss .

to get down [verb]

to cause someone's spirits to be lowered

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to overwhelm [verb]

to overpower someone or something emotionally or mentally, leaving them unable to respond effectively

Ex: A sense of relief overwhelmed him after the exam .

profound [adjective]

showing the intensity or greatness of something

Ex: The beauty of the sunset was so profound that it took her breath away .

exhilarating [adjective]

causing feelings of excitement or intense enthusiasm

Ex: The thrilling concert filled with energetic music and lights provided an exhilarating experience for the audience .

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