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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary) - Difficult Feelings

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
challenging
challenging
[Adjective]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

Ex: Solving the puzzle proved to be challenging, requiring creative thinking and problem-solving skills. 
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confused
confused
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She felt confused after reading the complicated instructions. 
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nervous
nervous
[Adjective]

worried and anxious about something or slightly afraid of it

Ex: She was nervous about traveling alone for the first time, feeling uneasy about navigating unfamiliar places. 
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jealous
jealous
[Adjective]

feeling suspicious or concerned about someone's intentions, especially regarding their relationship with someone else

Ex: He felt a jealous pang as his partner laughed with someone else across the room. 
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embarrassed
embarrassed
[Adjective]

feeling ashamed and uncomfortable because of something that happened or was said

Ex: She felt embarrassed when she realized she had mispronounced the word. 
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guilty
guilty
[Adjective]

feeling bad because of having done something wrong or not having done something that should have been done

Ex: Despite her efforts to hide it, Sarah's guilty expression betrayed her involvement in the prank. 
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fear
fear
[noun]

a bad feeling that we get when we are afraid or worried

Ex: The fear of heights prevented him from climbing the ladder. 
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anger
anger
[noun]

a strong feeling that we have when something bad has happened, so we might be unkind to someone or harm them

Ex: His anger flared up when he discovered that his car had been vandalized. 
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jealousy
jealousy
[noun]

feeling angry or unhappy because of someone else's advantages or possessions

Ex: She felt jealousy when her friend got the promotion. 
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ashamed
ashamed
[Adjective]

feeling embarrassed or sorry about one's actions, characteristics, or circumstances

Ex: She felt ashamed of her behavior at the party, realizing she had acted inappropriately. 
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depressed
depressed
[Adjective]

feeling very unhappy and having no hope

Ex: She felt depressed after receiving the disappointing news. 
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disappointed
disappointed
[Adjective]

not satisfied or happy with something, because it did not meet one's expectations or hopes

Ex: She felt disappointed when her favorite team lost the championship game. 
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annoyed
annoyed
[Adjective]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

Ex: She felt annoyed when her computer froze in the middle of her work. 
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embarrassing
embarrassing
[Adjective]

causing a person to feel ashamed or uneasy

Ex: His embarrassing slip on the banana peel in front of everyone made him blush with embarrassment. 
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miserable
miserable
[Adjective]

feeling very unhappy or uncomfortable

Ex: She felt miserable after failing the exam. 
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anxious
anxious
[Adjective]

(of a person) feeling worried because of thinking something unpleasant might happen

Ex: She felt anxious before her job interview, worrying about whether she would perform well. 
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shy
shy
[Adjective]

nervous and uncomfortable around other people

Ex: Being shy hides his brilliant ideas. 
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unbelievable
unbelievable
[Adjective]

so extreme or unexpected that it's hard to accept as true

Ex: The unbelievable price of the item was both insane and outrageous. 
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uncomfortable
uncomfortable
[Adjective]

feeling embarrassed, anxious, or uneasy because of a situation or circumstance

Ex: She felt uncomfortable when everyone stared at her during the presentation. 
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frightened
frightened
[Adjective]

feeling afraid, often suddenly, due to danger, threat, or shock

Ex: She felt frightened when she heard strange noises outside her window. 
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mad
mad
[Adjective]

feeling very angry or displeased

Ex: He was mad at himself for making the same mistake again. 
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confusing
confusing
[Adjective]

not clear or easily understood

Ex: The instructions for assembling the furniture were confusing and led to several mistakes. 
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curious
curious
[Adjective]

(of a person) interested in learning and knowing about things

Ex: She's so curious; she always asks questions and loves to explore new topics. 
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frightening
frightening
[Adjective]

causing one to feel fear

Ex: The frightening noise made her jump. 
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