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 state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

Ex: Stress hormones influence mood and behavior .

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 .

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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