Adjectives of Abstract Human Attributes - Adjectives of Negative Temporary Mental States

These adjectives describe transient emotional or mental experiences that cause discomfort or unease in individuals.

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desperate [adjective]

feeling or showing deep sadness mixed with hopelessness and emotional pain

Ex: The letter was written in a desperate tone , filled with grief .

grim [adjective]

experiencing or creating a sense of sadness or hopelessness in a situation or atmosphere

Ex: The gray , overcast sky added to the grim feeling of the day .

uptight [adjective]

overly tense or anxious in various situations

Ex: Do n't be so uptight about the party ; just relax and have fun !

snappy [adjective]

(of a person) inclined to speaking irritably or responding in a sharp or offensive manner

Ex: Do n't take it personally ; she 's just feeling overwhelmed lately , which makes her a bit snappy .

fed up [adjective]

feeling tired, annoyed, or frustrated with a situation or person

Ex: He 's fed up with waiting for his promotion and is considering looking for a new job .

agitated [adjective]

very nervous in a way that makes one unable to think clearly

Ex: He grew agitated as the deadline for the project approached and he had n't finished his work .

strained [adjective]

displaying visible signs of mental or emotional pressure

Ex: She tried to hide her strained emotions , but her trembling hands betrayed her anxiety .

unhinged [adjective]

emotionally unstable or acting irrationally

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subdued [adjective]

having a calm or restrained manner

Ex: She spoke in a subdued tone , not wanting to draw attention to herself .

biased [adjective]

having a preference or unfair judgment toward one side or viewpoint over others

Ex: His biased opinion about the new employee influenced the hiring decision unfairly .

resentful [adjective]

feeling anger because of perceived unfairness or wrongdoing

Ex: Despite her efforts , she remained resentful of her ex-boyfriend's betrayal .

hateful [adjective]

characterized by strong feelings of dislike and annoyance

Ex: The online forum was flooded with hateful comments directed at individuals with differing opinions .

fearful [adjective]

filled with fear or anxiety

Ex: His voice was shaky and fearful as he recounted the incident to the police .

frantic [adjective]

greatly frightened and worried about something, in a way that is uncontrollable

Ex: The dog 's frantic barking alerted the family to the approaching intruder .

pathetic [adjective]

deserving pity due to perceived weakness or sadness

Ex: The abandoned puppy with its forlorn eyes and shivering body looked utterly pathetic , evoking a strong desire to offer comfort .

envious [adjective]

feeling unhappy or resentful because someone has something one wants

Ex: Despite her achievements , she still felt envious of her sister 's effortless success .

helpless [adjective]

lacking strength or power, often feeling unable to act or influence a situation

Ex: She felt helpless when faced with the overwhelming task ahead of her .

careless [adjective]

not paying enough attention to what we are doing

Ex: He was so careless with his words , often saying things without thinking .

irritable [adjective]

prone to annoyance or frustration

Ex: The baby 's constant crying made the parents irritable .

suicidal [adjective]

having thoughts or intentions about ending one's own life

Ex: She noticed warning signs of suicidal behavior in her friend and encouraged them to seek help .

hysterical [adjective]

showing extreme emotion like laughing or crying loudly and wildly, usually because of excitement or strong feelings, but not because of fear or panic

Ex: The girl acted hysterical during the celebration , jumping and shouting .

distracted [adjective]

unable to concentrate or focus due to having one's attention drawn away by various thoughts or external interruptions

Ex: The employee 's distracted behavior during the meeting indicated that their thoughts were elsewhere , possibly on personal matters .

indecisive [adjective]

(of a person) having difficulty making choices or decisions, often due to fear, lack of confidence, or overthinking

Ex: The indecisive customer stood in front of the menu , unable to choose what to order .

apprehensive [adjective]

nervous or worried that something unpleasant may happen

Ex: The students were apprehensive before taking their final exams .

hangry [adjective]

feeling irritable or angry due to hunger

Ex: We need to stop for lunch soon ; otherwise , we 'll all get hangry .

tense [adjective]

full of anxiety or fear that makes people feel pressure or unease

Ex: He became tense whenever his boss entered the room , fearing criticism .

Adjectives of Abstract Human Attributes
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Adjectives of Positive Interpersonal Traits	Adjectives of Negative Personal Traits	Adjectives of Negative Interpersonal Traits	Adjectives of Neutral Personal Traits
Adjectives of Neutral Interpersonal Traits	Adjectives of Positive Moral Traits	Adjectives of Negative Moral Traits	Adjectives of Positive Temporary Mental States
Adjectives of Negative Temporary Mental States	Adjectives of Neutral Temporary Mental States