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Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 5) - Negative Emotions

Here, you will learn some English words related to Negative Emotions that are necessary for the General Training IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (5)
sadness
sadness
[noun]

the feeling of being sad and not happy

Ex: His sudden departure left a lingering sadness in the hearts of his friends and family .
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stress
stress
[noun]

a feeling of anxiety and worry caused by different life problems

Ex: The therapist recommended ways to manage stress through relaxation techniques .
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grief
grief
[noun]

a great sadness that is felt because of someone's death

Ex: The memorial service was a space for people to express their grief.
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pain
pain
[noun]

the emotional distress and suffering people try to avoid, like heartbreak or anxiety

Ex: The pain of betrayal takes time to heal .
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shock
shock
[noun]

a sudden and intense feeling of surprise, distress, or disbelief caused by something unexpected and often unpleasant

Ex: The country was in shock after the unexpected election results were announced .
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horror
horror
[noun]

a great fear or shock

Ex: Tom felt a shiver of horror run down his spine when he stumbled upon the abandoned , decrepit house in the woods .
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annoyance
annoyance
[noun]

a feeling of irritation or discomfort caused by something that is bothersome, unpleasant, or disruptive

Ex: The frequent software glitches were an annoyance to the users .
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regret
regret
[noun]

a feeling of sadness, disappointment, or remorse about something that has happened or been done

Ex: Even years later , the memory filled him with sharp regret.
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misery
misery
[noun]

great discomfort or pain

Ex: War brings not just death , but widespread misery to civilians .
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loneliness

a sense of sadness or melancholy arising from being alone or lacking companionship

Ex: Even in a bustling crowd , Tom could n't shake off the overwhelming loneliness that accompanied him everywhere .
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insecurity

anxiety caused by feelings of self-doubt and lack of confidence

Ex: His insecurity in relationships stemmed from past betrayals .
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distress
distress
[noun]

a state of extreme emotional pain or suffering

Ex: His face showed clear signs of distress.
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disappointment

dissatisfaction that is resulted from the unfulfillment of one's expectations

Ex: Despite the disappointment of not winning the competition , she was proud of how much she had learned .
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anger
anger
[noun]

a strong feeling that we have when something bad has happened, so we might be unkind to someone or harm them

Ex: Expressing anger in a healthy way can help release pent-up frustration and tension .
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hopelessness

a state of mind in which one feels that there is no possibility for positive change or improvement

Ex: Poverty can create cycles of hopelessness that feel impossible to escape .
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worry
worry
[noun]

the state of feeling anxiety

Ex: His worry about the exam results was unnecessary , as he passed easily .
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anxiety
anxiety
[noun]

a feeling of nervousness or worry about a future event or uncertain outcome

Ex: The tight deadline caused a wave of anxiety to wash over him , making it hard to focus .
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fear
fear
[noun]

a bad feeling that we get when we are afraid or worried

Ex: His fear of public speaking caused him to avoid presentations and speeches .
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shame
shame
[noun]

an uneasy feeling that we get because of our own or someone else's mistake or bad manner

Ex: Overcoming feelings of shame often requires self-compassion and forgiveness .
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heartache
heartache
[noun]

a feeling of great sorrow or sadness usually caused by the loss of a loved one

Ex: No medicine could ease the heartache of watching her child suffer .
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envy
envy
[noun]

a feeling of dissatisfaction, unhappiness, or anger that one might have as a result of wanting what others have

Ex: Overcoming envy involves appreciating one 's own strengths and accomplishments rather than comparing oneself to others .
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hatred
hatred
[noun]

a very strong feeling of dislike

Ex: Overcoming hatred requires empathy , understanding , and forgiveness .
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disgust
disgust
[noun]

a strong feeling of distaste for someone or something

Ex: She felt a wave of disgust wash over her as she discovered the unsanitary conditions of the public restroom.
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tension
tension
[noun]

(psychology) a strong feeling of stress or pressure

Ex: Social media debates thrive on manufactured tension and outrage .
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sorrow
sorrow
[noun]

a feeling of extreme sadness caused by something unpleasant

Ex: The entire community shared in the sorrow of the tragedy .
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dread
dread
[noun]

an intensely unpleasant emotion in response to danger or threat

Ex: The eerie silence of the abandoned house stirred a deep dread in the children .
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