Adjectives of Evoking a Certain Feeling - Adjectives of Negative Reaction

These adjectives capture the negative emotional responses that arise when encountering something that contrasts with our wishes and preferences.

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depressed [adjective]

feeling very unhappy and having no hope

Ex: The loss of her job left her feeling depressed and uncertain about the future .

scared [adjective]

feeling frightened or anxious

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concerned [adjective]

feeling worried or troubled about a particular situation or issue

Ex: The concerned look on his face indicated his worry about the upcoming deadline .

confused [adjective]

feeling uncertain or not confident about something because it is not clear or easy to understand

Ex: The students looked confused as they struggled to grasp the complex concept .

overwhelmed [adjective]

feeling stressed or burdened by a lot of tasks or emotions at once

Ex: She felt overwhelmed by the expectations placed on her by her family .

embarrassed [adjective]

feeling ashamed and uncomfortable because of something that happened or was said

Ex: She tried to act calm , but her embarrassed smile gave her away .

bored [adjective]

tired and unhappy because there is nothing to do or because we are no longer interested in something

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frustrated [adjective]

feeling upset or annoyed due to being unable to do or achieve something

Ex: She became frustrated when her efforts to communicate were misunderstood .

shocked [adjective]

very surprised or upset because of something unexpected or unpleasant

Ex: The shocked look on his face spoke volumes about his reaction to the unexpected news .

exhausted [adjective]

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

Ex: She felt mentally exhausted after dealing with a challenging project at work .

addicted [adjective]

physically or mentally dependent on a substance, behavior, or activity

Ex: The addicted gambler could n't resist the urge to place another bet .

frightened [adjective]

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

Ex: The frightened expression on his face revealed his fear of heights .

troubled [adjective]

(of a person) feeling anxious or worried

Ex: The troubled expression on her face revealed her inner turmoil .

terrified [adjective]

feeling extremely scared

Ex: She felt terrified by the thought of speaking in front of a large audience .

annoyed [adjective]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

Ex: She felt annoyed when someone repeatedly interrupted her during the meeting .

outraged [adjective]

feeling very angry or deeply offended

Ex: She felt outraged by the offensive comments made by the politician .

horrified [adjective]

very scared or shocked

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stunned [adjective]

feeling so shocked or surprised that one is incapable of acting in a normal way

Ex: The stunned expression on his face revealed his disbelief at the incredible coincidence .

distressed [adjective]

feeling extreme anxiety or discomfort

Ex: The distressed mother searched frantically for her missing child .

discouraged [adjective]

lacking confidence and enthusiasm

Ex: The discouraged students struggled to maintain their motivation after failing the exam .

disgusted [adjective]

having or displaying great dislike for something

Ex: The disgusted expression on her face revealed her distaste for the offensive joke .

dissatisfied [adjective]

not pleased or happy with something, because it is not as good as one expected

Ex: They were dissatisfied with the lack of communication from their landlord .

disturbed [adjective]

feeling very upset or nervous

Ex: The disturbed expression on her face revealed her unease .

alarmed [adjective]

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

Ex: The alarmed expression on her face revealed her concern .

startled [adjective]

feeling suddenly surprised or shocked

Ex: The startled expression on her face revealed her surprise .

disappointed [adjective]

not satisfied or happy with something, because it did not meet one's expectations or hopes

Ex: The disappointed expression on her face revealed her sadness .

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