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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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Categorized English Adjectives of Evoking and Feeling Emotions
depressed
[Adjective]

feeling very unhappy and having no hope

Ex: He depressed during the long , dark winter .
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scared
[Adjective]

feeling frightened or anxious

Ex: He scared when he realized he had lost his wallet .
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concerned
[Adjective]

feeling worried or troubled about a particular situation or issue

Ex: He concerned about the budget cuts and their effect on the company 's future .
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confused
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The instructions were so unclear that they left everyone confused.
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overwhelmed
[Adjective]

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

Ex: overwhelmed students struggled to keep up with deadlines .
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embarrassed
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He was clearly embarrassed by the mistake he made.
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bored
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He bored during the long , slow lecture .
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frustrated
[Adjective]

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

Ex: They grew frustrated with the repeated delays .
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shocked
[Adjective]

very surprised or upset because of something unexpected or unpleasant

Ex: She was shocked when she heard the news of her friend's sudden move abroad.
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exhausted
[Adjective]

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

Ex: exhausted students struggled to stay awake during the late-night study session .
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addicted
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Sheaddicted to toxic relationships , mistaking drama for passion .
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frightened
[Adjective]

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

Ex: I frightened walking alone at night .
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troubled
[Adjective]

(of a person) feeling anxious or worried

Ex: He troubled about the difficult decision he had to make .
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terrified
[Adjective]

feeling extremely scared

Ex: terrified puppy cowered behind the couch during the fireworks .
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annoyed
[Adjective]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

Ex: She annoyed when her meeting was interrupted again .
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outraged
[Adjective]

feeling very angry or deeply offended

Ex: He outraged when he read the false accusations online .
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horrified
[Adjective]

very scared or shocked

Ex: She horrified by the thought of encountering a ghost in the abandoned house .
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stunned
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She was stunned by the beauty of the sunset over the ocean.
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distressed
[Adjective]

feeling extreme anxiety or discomfort

Ex: She distressed by the conflict between her friends .
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discouraged
[Adjective]

lacking confidence and enthusiasm

Ex: The team discouraged after losing three games in a row .
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disgusted
[Adjective]

having or displaying great dislike for something

Ex: He was thoroughly disgusted by their cruel behavior.
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dissatisfied
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He dissatisfied after receiving a lower grade than he expected .
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disturbed
[Adjective]

feeling very upset or nervous

Ex: He became disturbed by the alarming changes in his friend's behavior.
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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.
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startled
[Adjective]

feeling suddenly surprised or shocked

Ex: startled deer froze for a moment before darting into the woods .
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disappointed
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The coach disappointed with the team 's performance .
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