Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Emotional States

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

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tired

[Adjective]

needing to sleep or rest because of not having any more energy

Ex: After a long day at work, he felt extremely tired.

moody

[Adjective]

experiencing frequent changes in mood, often without apparent reason or explanation

Ex: She's so moody lately, swinging between happiness and sadness from one moment to the next.

exhausted

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She felt exhausted after working a double shift at the hospital.

bored

[Adjective]

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

Ex: He's bored because he has nothing to do at home.

annoyed

[Adjective]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

Ex: She felt annoyed when her computer froze in the middle of her work.

depressed

[Adjective]

feeling very unhappy and having no hope

Ex: She felt depressed after receiving the disappointing news.

worried

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She was worried about her upcoming exams, feeling anxious about whether she had studied enough.

upset

[Adjective]

feeling disturbed or distressed due to a negative event

Ex: She was upset after hearing the bad news.

angry

[Adjective]

feeling very annoyed because of something that we do not like

Ex: I get angry when people lie to me.

stressed

[Adjective]

feeling so anxious that makes one unable to relax

Ex: She felt so stressed about the upcoming exams that she couldn't sleep.

short-tempered

[Adjective]

having a tendency to become angry quickly

Ex: The short-tempered boss yelled at employees for minor mistakes.

discouraged

[Adjective]

lacking confidence and enthusiasm

Ex: She felt discouraged after receiving multiple rejections from job applications.

disappointed

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She felt disappointed when her favorite team lost the championship game.

sad

[Adjective]

emotionally bad or unhappy

Ex: He looked sad because he didn't get the job he wanted.

shocked

[Adjective]

very surprised or upset because of something unexpected or unpleasant

Ex: The shocked expression on her face revealed her disbelief at the announcement.

uneasy

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She felt uneasy about the upcoming storm, fearing the potential damage it might cause.

dissatisfied

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She was dissatisfied with the quality of service at the restaurant.

ashamed

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She felt ashamed of her behavior at the party, realizing she had acted inappropriately.

lonely

[Adjective]

feeling unhappy due to being alone or lacking companionship

Ex: She felt lonely after moving to a new city where she knew no one.

terrified

[Adjective]

feeling extremely scared

Ex: She felt terrified when she heard footsteps behind her in the dark alley.

horrified

[Adjective]

very scared or shocked

Ex: She was horrified by the graphic images she saw on the news.

happy

[Adjective]

emotionally feeling good or glad

Ex: He was happy when he got the job he had been hoping for.

amused

[Adjective]

feeling entertained or finding something funny or enjoyable

Ex: The amused chuckles from the audience filled the theater during the comedy show.

excited

[Adjective]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

Ex: He was excited to start his new job.

satisfied

[Adjective]

content with a result or outcome

Ex: After months of hard work, she felt satisfied with the results of her efforts.

pleased

[Adjective]

feeling happy and satisfied with something that has happened or with someone's actions

Ex: He was pleased by the warm welcome he received.

cheerful

[Adjective]

full of happiness and positivity

Ex: Despite the rainy weather, she remained cheerful throughout the day.

hopeful

[Adjective]

(of a person) having a positive attitude and believing that good things are likely to happen

Ex: The young artist felt hopeful after receiving positive feedback on her latest work.

grateful

[Adjective]

expressing or feeling appreciation for something received or experienced

Ex: She felt grateful for the support of her friends during tough times.

fulfilled

[Adjective]

feeling happy and satisfied with one's life, job, etc.

Ex: After years of hard work, she felt fulfilled in her career.

helpless

[Adjective]

lacking strength or power, often feeling unable to act or influence a situation

Ex: She felt helpless as she watched the car accident unfold before her eyes.

joyful

[Adjective]

filled with great happiness and high spirits

Ex: The children were joyful as they played in the park.

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
Age	Body Shape	Wellness	Textures
Intelligence	Positive Human Traits	Negative Human Traits	Moral Traits
Emotional Responses	Emotional States	Social Behaviours	Tastes and Smells
Sounds	Temperature	Probability	Relational Actions
Body Language and Gestures	Postures and Positions	Opinions	Thoughts and Decisions

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