Vocabulary for IELTS (Basic) - Feelings

Here you will learn some English words about feelings, such as "nervous", "pleased", "frightened", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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argument [noun]

a discussion, typically a serious one, between two or more people with different views

Ex: The siblings had a silly argument about who got the bigger slice of cake .

to complain [verb]

to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something

Ex: Instead of complaining , try to find constructive solutions to the challenges you face .

nervous [adjective]

worried and anxious about something or slightly afraid of it

Ex: I do n't know why I always feel so nervous before a flight .

pleased [adjective]

feeling happy and satisfied with something that has happened or with someone's actions

Ex: I 'm pleased that you accepted our invitation .

scared [adjective]

feeling frightened or anxious

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stress [noun]

(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

Ex: Stress can impair decision-making in high-stakes situations .

surprised [adjective]

feeling or showing shock or amazement

Ex: He acted surprised , but he already knew about the plan .

worried [adjective]

feeling unhappy and afraid because of something that has happened or might happen

Ex: She was worried about her financial situation , feeling uneasy about her mounting debts .

amazed [adjective]

feeling or showing great surprise

Ex: The children 's amazed faces reflected their astonishment at the magician 's disappearing act .

annoyed [adjective]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

Ex: She felt annoyed when someone repeatedly interrupted her during the meeting .

disappointed [adjective]

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

Ex: The disappointed expression on her face revealed her sadness .

embarrassed [adjective]

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

Ex: She tried to act calm , but her embarrassed smile gave her away .

exhausted [adjective]

feeling extremely tired physically or mentally, often due to a lack of sleep

Ex: She felt mentally exhausted after dealing with a challenging project at work .

emotion [noun]

a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc.

Ex: Love is a complex emotion that can bring immense joy and deep sorrow .

excitement [noun]

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

Ex: Despite the rainy weather , Tom 's excitement about his upcoming vacation to the beach remained undiminished .

frightened [adjective]

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

Ex: The frightened expression on his face revealed his fear of heights .

grateful [adjective]

expressing or feeling appreciation for something received or experienced

Ex: She spoke softly , grateful for the kindness shown to her .

keen [adjective]

(of senses) sharp and highly-developed

Ex: The detective relied on his keen instincts to solve the case .

phobia [noun]

an intense and irrational fear toward a specific thing such as an object, situation, concept, or animal

Ex: The therapist worked with him to overcome his phobia of enclosed spaces through gradual exposure .

pleasure [noun]

a feeling of great enjoyment and happiness

Ex: He took great pleasure in cooking for his family .

aggressive [adjective]

behaving in an angry way and having a tendency to be violent

Ex: She felt intimidated by his aggressive behavior during arguments .

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 .

amazement [noun]

a feeling of great wonder, often due to something extraordinary

Ex: The scientist ’s groundbreaking research results were met with amazement by her peers .

anxiety [noun]

a feeling of nervousness or worry about a future event or uncertain outcome

Ex: Talking to a therapist helped her understand and cope with her social anxiety .

anxious [adjective]

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

Ex: They were anxious about their financial situation , uncertain about how they would pay their bills .

ashamed [adjective]

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

Ex: They felt ashamed of their ignorance , realizing they had unintentionally hurt someone 's feelings .

astonished [adjective]

feeling very surprised or impressed, especially because of an unexpected event

Ex: Her astonished expression showed that she could not believe what she was hearing .

awkward [adjective]

making one feel embarrassed or uncomfortable

Ex: His awkward attempt to dance made everyone laugh .

boredom [noun]

the feeling of being uninterested or restless because things are dull or repetitive

Ex: The long lecture filled him with boredom , and he struggled to stay awake .

curious [adjective]

unusual or strange in a way that is unexpected

Ex: She found a curious object washed up on the beach , unlike anything she had seen before .

rage [noun]

great anger that is hard to contain

Ex: The unfair treatment fueled his rage against the system .

Vocabulary for IELTS (Basic)
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