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: They had an argument about where to go for vacation .

to complain

[Verb]

to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something

Ex: Rather than complaining about the weather , Sarah decided to make the best of the rainy day and stayed indoors reading a book .

nervous

[Adjective]

worried and anxious about something or slightly afraid of it

Ex: He felt nervous before his big presentation at work .

pleased

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She 's pleased to help with the event .

scared

[Adjective]

feeling frightened or anxious

Ex: He looked scared when he realized he had lost his wallet .

stress

[noun]

(psychology) a mental state of worry caused by physical or emotional tension

surprised

[Adjective]

feeling or showing shock or amazement

Ex: She was genuinely surprised at how well the presentation went .

worried

[Adjective]

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

Ex: He was worried about his job security , feeling uneasy about the company 's recent layoffs .

amazed

[Adjective]

feeling or showing great surprise

Ex: She was amazed by the magician 's final trick .

annoyed

[Adjective]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

Ex: She looked annoyed when her meeting was interrupted again .

disappointed

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The coach seemed disappointed with the team 's performance .

embarrassed

[Adjective]

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

Ex: He was clearly embarrassed by the mistake he made.

exhausted

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The exhausted students struggled to stay awake during the late-night study session .

emotion

[noun]

a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc.

Ex: The movie was so powerful that it evoked a range of emotions in the audience .

excitement

[noun]

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

Ex: The rollercoaster lurched forward , screams of excitement echoing through the park as riders plunged down the first drop .

frightened

[Adjective]

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

Ex: I felt frightened walking alone at night .

grateful

[Adjective]

expressing or feeling appreciation for something received or experienced

Ex: She sent a thank-you note to express how grateful she was for the hospitality .

keen

[Adjective]

(of senses) sharp and highly-developed

Ex: The hunter 's keen senses made him successful in tracking prey .

phobia

[noun]

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

Ex: She has a phobia of spiders and feels extremely anxious whenever she sees one .

pleasure

[noun]

a feeling of great enjoyment and happiness

Ex: The book brought him pleasure on many quiet afternoons .

aggressive

[Adjective]

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

Ex: He had a reputation for his aggressive playing style on the sports field .

alarmed

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The sudden drop in temperature left the hikers alarmed and searching for shelter.

amazement

[noun]

a feeling of great wonder, often due to something extraordinary

Ex: The athlete ’s record-breaking performance left the audience in complete amazement.

anxiety

[noun]

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

Ex: The tight deadline caused a wave of anxiety to wash over him , making it hard to focus .

anxious

[Adjective]

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

Ex: He was anxious about traveling alone for the first time , worrying about navigating unfamiliar places .

ashamed

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She felt deeply ashamed, realizing she had hurt her friend 's feelings .

astonished

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Astonished by their generosity, she thanked them repeatedly.

awkward

[Adjective]

making one feel embarrassed or uncomfortable

Ex: Meeting his ex-girlfriend at the event created an awkward situation .

boredom

[noun]

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

Ex: During the rainy weekend , the children complained of boredom as they ran out of things to do .

curious

[Adjective]

unusual or strange in a way that is unexpected

Ex: The curious arrangement of rocks in the field suggested the presence of ancient ruins beneath the surface .

rage

[noun]

great anger that is hard to contain

Ex: He was shaking with rage when he confronted the driver who hit his car .

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