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: His strong argument convinced the team to change their strategy.

to complain

[Verb]

to express your annoyance, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction about something

Ex: Emily likes to complain about the long commute to work every morning.

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.

pleased

[Adjective]

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

Ex: He was pleased by the warm welcome he received.

scared

[Adjective]

feeling frightened or anxious

Ex: She was scared to walk alone in the dark.

stress

[noun]

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

Ex: Chronic stress can lead to anxiety or depression.

surprised

[Adjective]

feeling or showing shock or amazement

Ex: She looked surprised when they threw her a birthday party.

worried

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She was worried about her upcoming exams, feeling anxious about whether she had studied enough.

amazed

[Adjective]

feeling or showing great surprise

Ex: His amazed expression spoke volumes about his reaction to the unexpected news.

annoyed

[Adjective]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

Ex: She felt annoyed when her computer froze in the middle of her work.

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.

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.

exhausted

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She felt exhausted after working a double shift at the hospital.

emotion

[noun]

a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc.

Ex: He struggled to control his emotions and maintain a calm demeanor.

excitement

[noun]

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

Ex: Sarah's excitement was palpable as she eagerly awaited the arrival of her long-lost friend at the airport.

frightened

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She felt frightened when she heard strange noises outside her window.

grateful

[Adjective]

expressing or feeling appreciation for something received or experienced

Ex: She felt grateful for the support of her friends during tough times.

keen

[Adjective]

(of senses) sharp and highly-developed

Ex: Dogs have a keen sense of smell.

phobia

[noun]

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

Ex: The phobia of dogs she developed after a childhood incident affects her ability to interact with pets.

pleasure

[noun]

a feeling of great enjoyment and happiness

Ex: She felt immense pleasure upon hearing the good news about her promotion.

aggressive

[Adjective]

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

Ex: He became aggressive during arguments, raising his voice and making threatening gestures.

alarmed

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She felt alarmed when she heard the sound of glass breaking downstairs.

amazement

[noun]

a feeling of great wonder, often due to something extraordinary

Ex: The crowd watched in amazement as the fireworks lit up the night sky.

anxiety

[noun]

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

Ex: The upcoming presentation filled her with so much anxiety that her palms were sweaty.

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.

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.

astonished

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The audience sat in astonished silence after the magician's incredible trick.

awkward

[Adjective]

making one feel embarrassed or uncomfortable

Ex: The silence after his joke fell flat was incredibly awkward.

boredom

[noun]

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

Ex: After sitting in the waiting room for hours, he couldn’t shake the feeling of boredom.

curious

[Adjective]

unusual or strange in a way that is unexpected

Ex: The curious markings on the stone piqued the archaeologist's interest.

rage

[noun]

great anger that is hard to contain

Ex: His rage was evident when he slammed the door.

Vocabulary for IELTS (Basic)
Family and Relationships	Describing Personality	Describing Appearance	Shapes and Sizes
Clothes and Fashion	Animals	Food	Houses
Hobbies	Shopping	Feelings	Sports
Jobs	Travel	Time	Body
Weather	Language and Grammar	Colors	Transportation

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