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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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Categorized English Adjectives of Abstract Human Attributes
desperate

feeling so hopeless that one is willing to take any action, regardless of the possible consequences

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grim

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

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uptight

overly tense or anxious in various situations

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snappy

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

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fed up

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

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agitated

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

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strained

displaying visible signs of mental or emotional pressure

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unhinged

mentally unstable or behaving erratically in a way that is unusual or extreme

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subdued

having a calm or restrained manner

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biased

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

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resentful

feeling anger because of perceived unfairness or wrongdoing

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hateful

characterized by strong feelings of dislike and annoyance

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fearful

filled with fear or anxiety

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frantic

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

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pathetic

deserving pity due to perceived weakness or sadness

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envious

feeling unhappy or resentful because someone has something one wants

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helpless

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

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careless

not paying enough attention to what we are doing

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irritable

prone to annoyance or frustration

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suicidal

having thoughts or intentions about ending one's own life

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hysterical

experiencing or displaying extreme and uncontrolled emotion, such as laughter or crying

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distracted

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

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indecisive

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

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apprehensive

nervous or worried that something unpleasant may happen

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hangry

feeling irritable or angry due to hunger

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tense

physically or mentally strained, often due to stress, anxiety, or anticipation

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