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: The toddler was too tired to finish his dinner .

moody

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The moody artist channeled their emotions into their work, creating pieces that reflected their inner turmoil.

exhausted

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The exhausted students struggled to stay awake during the late-night study session .

bored

[Adjective]

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

Ex: He felt bored during the long , slow lecture .

annoyed

[Adjective]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

Ex: She looked annoyed when her meeting was interrupted again .

depressed

[Adjective]

feeling very unhappy and having no hope

Ex: He became depressed during the long , dark winter .

worried

[Adjective]

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

Ex: He was worried about his job security , feeling uneasy about the company 's recent layoffs .

upset

[Adjective]

feeling disturbed or distressed due to a negative event

Ex: Upset by the criticism, she decided to take a break from social media.

angry

[Adjective]

feeling very annoyed because of something that we do not like

Ex: His angry tone made everyone uncomfortable .

stressed

[Adjective]

feeling so anxious that makes one unable to relax

Ex: They all looked stressed as they prepared for the big presentation .

short-tempered

[Adjective]

having a tendency to become angry quickly

Ex: Avoid joking with him , he 's short-tempered and might take it the wrong way .

discouraged

[Adjective]

lacking confidence and enthusiasm

Ex: The team looked discouraged after losing three games in a row .

disappointed

[Adjective]

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

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

sad

[Adjective]

emotionally bad or unhappy

Ex: It was a sad day when the team lost the championship game .

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.

uneasy

[Adjective]

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

Ex: He was uneasy about the strange noises coming from the basement , fearing there might be an intruder .

dissatisfied

[Adjective]

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

Ex: He felt dissatisfied after receiving a lower grade than he expected .

ashamed

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She felt deeply ashamed, realizing she had hurt her friend 's feelings .

lonely

[Adjective]

feeling unhappy due to being alone or lacking companionship

Ex: Even in a crowd , she sometimes felt lonely and disconnected .

terrified

[Adjective]

feeling extremely scared

Ex: The terrified puppy cowered behind the couch during the fireworks .

horrified

[Adjective]

very scared or shocked

Ex: She felt horrified by the thought of encountering a ghost in the abandoned house .

happy

[Adjective]

emotionally feeling good or glad

Ex: The happy couple celebrated their anniversary with a romantic dinner .

amused

[Adjective]

feeling entertained or finding something funny or enjoyable

Ex: They watched the playful puppies with amused expressions .

excited

[Adjective]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

Ex: They were excited to try the new roller coaster at the theme park .

satisfied

[Adjective]

content with a result or outcome

Ex: They were satisfied with their meal at the restaurant , praising the delicious flavors .

pleased

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She 's pleased to help with the event .

cheerful

[Adjective]

full of happiness and positivity

Ex: The park was buzzing with cheerful chatter and the laughter of children playing .

hopeful

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The hopeful politician delivered a speech brimming with optimism , inspiring the nation to work for a better future .

grateful

[Adjective]

expressing or feeling appreciation for something received or experienced

Ex: She sent a thank-you note to express how grateful she was for the hospitality .

fulfilled

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Achieving his lifelong dream of traveling the world left him feeling fulfilled and enriched.

helpless

[Adjective]

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

Ex: He was rendered helpless by the illness , unable to perform even simple tasks .

joyful

[Adjective]

filled with great happiness and high spirits

Ex: She felt joyful after hearing the good news from her doctor .

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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