Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 8-9) - Negative Emotional States

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

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Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 8-9)

jittery [adjective]

having a nervous or restless energy

Ex: The loud noise unexpectedly startled her , making her feel jittery and anxious .

fidgety [adjective]

unable to stay still and calm

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forlorn [adjective]

feeling abandoned or hopeless

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

weary [adjective]

feeling or displaying deep exhaustion

Ex: Her weary eyes betrayed the toll of sleepless nights and demanding work .

fatigued [adjective]

experiencing extreme exhaustion

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drained [adjective]

depleted of physical or emotional energy

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disgruntled [adjective]

feeling dissatisfied, often due to a sense of unfair treatment or disappointment

Ex: The disgruntled passengers complained about the delayed flight and lack of communication from the airline staff .

exasperated [adjective]

feeling intense frustration, especially due to an unsolvable problem

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peeved [adjective]

irritated or angered by a particular situation or person

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dismayed [adjective]

deeply troubled or baffled, often as a result of an unexpected or unfavorable event

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lackadaisical [adjective]

idle, indolent, or showing little effort, often in a dreamy or unmotivated way

Ex: The student 's lackadaisical attitude made him miss key points in class .

slothful [adjective]

inclined to laziness

Ex: Despite the looming exam , she could n't overcome her slothful tendencies to study .

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 .

disheartened [adjective]

having lost all one's courage, hope, or enthusiasm

Ex: The disheartened athlete struggled to regain confidence after a series of disappointing performances .

dejected [adjective]

feeling downcast, discouraged, or in low spirits

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downcast [adjective]

(of a person or their manner) melancholic and full of grief

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Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 8-9)
Size and Scale	Weight and Steadiness	Dimensions and Areas	Increase in Amount
Decrease in Amount	Intensity	Speed	Shapes
Significance	Uniqueness	Complexity	Value
Challenges	Quality	Success	Failure
Body Shape	Age and Appearance	Wellness	Intelligence
Human Traits	Positive Emotional Responses	Negative Emotional Responses	Positive Emotional States
Negative Emotional States	Social Behaviours	Tastes and Smells	Textures
Sounds	Temperature	Opinions	Thoughts and Decisions
Encouragement and Discouragement	Attempt and Prevention	Respect and Approval	Request and Suggestion
Movements	Body Language and Gestures	Commanding and Giving Permissions	Engaging in Verbal Communication
Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food	Changing and Forming	Hobbies and Routines
Shopping	Finance and Currency	Office Life	Careers
House	Recovery	Sports	Transportation
Society and Social Events	Friendship and Enmity	Romantic Relationships	Gender and Sexuality
Family	Emotions	Travel and Migration	Weather
Pollution	Disasters	Animals	Food and Drinks
Adverbs of Manner