Adjectives of Evoking a Certain Feeling - Adjectives of Negative Emotions

These adjectives describe the distressing and unpleasant feelings experienced by individuals, such as "sad", "angry", "anxious", "frustrated", etc.

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angry [adjective]

feeling very annoyed because of something that we do not like

Ex: She was angry after being blamed for something she did n't do .

sorry [adjective]

feeling ashamed or apologetic about something that one has or has not done

Ex: I 'm really sorry for the mistake I made earlier .

afraid [adjective]

getting a bad and anxious feeling from a person or thing because we think something bad or dangerous will happen

Ex: They were afraid of getting lost in the forest .

sad [adjective]

emotionally bad or unhappy

Ex: She felt sad and anxious before the important exam .

worried [adjective]

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

Ex: She was worried about her financial situation , feeling uneasy about her mounting debts .

nervous [adjective]

worried and anxious about something or slightly afraid of it

Ex: I do n't know why I always feel so nervous before a flight .

mad [adjective]

feeling very angry or displeased

Ex: They were mad at the delayed flight that caused them to miss their connection .

upset [adjective]

feeling disturbed or distressed due to a negative event

Ex: She tried to hide how upset she was during the meeting .

lonely [adjective]

feeling unhappy due to being alone or lacking companionship

Ex: The traveler admitted to feeling lonely during his solo journey .

unhappy [adjective]

experiencing a lack of joy or positive emotions

Ex: The dog looked unhappy being left alone all day .

jealous [adjective]

feeling angry and unhappy because someone else has what we want

Ex: I 'm so jealous of your vacation plans .

furious [adjective]

(of a person) feeling great anger

Ex: She was furious at her colleague for taking credit for her work .

anxious [adjective]

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

Ex: They were anxious about their financial situation , uncertain about how they would pay their bills .

miserable [adjective]

feeling very unhappy or uncomfortable

Ex: He looked miserable sitting alone in the corner .

ashamed [adjective]

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

Ex: They felt ashamed of their ignorance , realizing they had unintentionally hurt someone 's feelings .

insecure [adjective]

(of a person) not confident about oneself or one's skills and abilities

Ex: They were insecure about their relationship , worried that their partner might find someone better .

uneasy [adjective]

feeling nervous or worried, especially about something unpleasant that might happen soon

Ex: She was uneasy about the unfamiliar surroundings , feeling anxious about her safety .

restless [adjective]

feeling uneasy or nervous

Ex: Feeling restless , she decided to take a walk to clear her mind and ease her agitation .

cross [adjective]

feeling annoyed or angry

Ex: They were cross with themselves for forgetting the anniversary .

steamed [adjective]

feeling extremely angry or irritated

Ex: Do n't get steamed over something so small .

pissed [adjective]

very angry or fed up with something

Ex:

melancholy [adjective]

showing a deep sense of sadness or sorrow

Ex: He could n't shake off the melancholy feeling that lingered after watching a sad movie .

despondent [adjective]

feeling hopeless, discouraged, or in low spirits, often due to a sense of failure or loss

Ex: The despondent atmosphere in the office was palpable after news of the company 's downsizing .

crestfallen [adjective]

feeling disappointed and sad, especially due to experiencing an unexpected failure

Ex: They were crestfallen when their project , on which they had worked tirelessly , was rejected .

heartbroken [adjective]

experiencing intense sadness or disappointment due to a broken romantic relationship or other loss

Ex:

forlorn [adjective]

feeling abandoned or hopeless

Ex: He appeared forlorn as he wandered the empty streets late at night .

Adjectives of Evoking a Certain Feeling
Adjectives of Positive Emotions	Adjectives of Negative Emotions	Adjectives of Positive Evocation	Adjectives of Negative Evocation
Adjectives of Sadness and Disgust	Adjectives of Fear and Anxiety	Adjectives of Positive Reaction	Adjectives of Negative Reaction