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: She was tired but satisfied after cleaning the whole house .

moody [adjective]

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

Ex: He became moody whenever he was stressed at work , snapping at his coworkers for no reason .

exhausted [adjective]

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

Ex: She felt mentally exhausted after dealing with a challenging project at work .

bored [adjective]

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

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annoyed [adjective]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

Ex: She felt annoyed when someone repeatedly interrupted her during the meeting .

depressed [adjective]

feeling very unhappy and having no hope

Ex: The loss of her job left her feeling depressed and uncertain about the future .

worried [adjective]

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

Ex: She was worried about her financial situation , feeling uneasy about her mounting debts .

upset [adjective]

feeling disturbed or distressed due to a negative event

Ex: She tried to hide how upset she was during the meeting .

angry [adjective]

feeling very annoyed because of something that we do not like

Ex: She was angry after being blamed for something she did n't do .

stressed [adjective]

feeling so anxious that makes one unable to relax

Ex: The constant deadlines made her feel stressed and overwhelmed .

short-tempered [adjective]

having a tendency to become angry quickly

Ex: He 's so short-tempered that even a slow internet connection sets him off .

discouraged [adjective]

lacking confidence and enthusiasm

Ex: The discouraged students struggled to maintain their motivation after failing the exam .

disappointed [adjective]

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

Ex: The disappointed expression on her face revealed her sadness .

sad [adjective]

emotionally bad or unhappy

Ex: She felt sad and anxious before the important exam .

shocked [adjective]

very surprised or upset because of something unexpected or unpleasant

Ex: The shocked look on his face spoke volumes about his reaction to the unexpected news .

uneasy [adjective]

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

Ex: She was uneasy about the unfamiliar surroundings , feeling anxious about her safety .

dissatisfied [adjective]

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

Ex: They were dissatisfied with the lack of communication from their landlord .

ashamed [adjective]

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

Ex: They felt ashamed of their ignorance , realizing they had unintentionally hurt someone 's feelings .

lonely [adjective]

feeling unhappy due to being alone or lacking companionship

Ex: The traveler admitted to feeling lonely during his solo journey .

terrified [adjective]

feeling extremely scared

Ex: She felt terrified by the thought of speaking in front of a large audience .

horrified [adjective]

very scared or shocked

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happy [adjective]

emotionally feeling good or glad

Ex: The students were happy to have a day off from school .

amused [adjective]

feeling entertained or finding something funny or enjoyable

Ex: The amused reaction of the crowd indicated their enjoyment of the street performer 's act .

excited [adjective]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

Ex: The children were excited to open their presents on Christmas morning .

satisfied [adjective]

content with a result or outcome

Ex: She was satisfied with the outcome of the meeting , as her concerns were addressed .

pleased [adjective]

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

Ex: I 'm pleased that you accepted our invitation .

cheerful [adjective]

full of happiness and positivity

Ex: Emily 's cheerful laughter was contagious , filling the air with joy and warmth during the family gathering .

hopeful [adjective]

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

Ex: The therapist encouraged the patient to remain hopeful , reminding them that progress takes time .

grateful [adjective]

expressing or feeling appreciation for something received or experienced

Ex: She spoke softly , grateful for the kindness shown to her .

fulfilled [adjective]

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

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helpless [adjective]

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

Ex: She felt helpless when faced with the overwhelming task ahead of her .

joyful [adjective]

filled with great happiness and high spirits

Ex: He felt joyful after achieving his lifelong goal .

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
Size and Scale	Dimensions	Weight and Steadiness	Increase in Amount
Decrease in Amount	High Intensity	Low Intensity	Space and Area
Shapes	Speed	Significance	Influence and Strength
Uniqueness	Complexity	Value	Quality
Challenges	Wealth and Success	Poverty and Failure	Appearance
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
Knowledge and Information	Encouragement and Discouragement	Request and Suggestion	Regret and Sadness
Respect and Approval	Attempt and Prevention	Physical Actions and Reactions	Movements
Commanding and Giving Permissions	Engaging in Verbal Communication	Understanding and Learning	Perceiving The Senses
Resting and Relaxing	Touching and Holding	Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food
Changing and Forming	Organising and Collecting	Creating and Producing	Science
Education	Research	Astronomoy	Physics
Biology	Chemistry	Geology	Psychology
Mathematics	Graphs and Figures	Geometry	Environment
Energy and Power	Landscapes and Geography	Technology	Computer
Internet	Manufacture and Industry	History	Religion
Culture and Custom	Language and Grammar	Arts	Music
Film and Theatre	Literature	Architecture	Marketing
Finance	Management	Medicine	Sickness and Symptoms
Law	Crime	Punishment	Politics
War	Measurement	Positive Emotions	Negative Emotions
Animals	Weather	Food and Drinks	Travel and Tourism
Pollution	Migration	Disasters	Materials
Adverbs of Manner	Adverbs of Comment	Adverbs of Certainty	Adverbs of Frequency
Adverbs of Time	Adverbs of Place	Adverbs of Degree	Adverbs of Emphasis
Adverbs of Purpose and Intention	Conjunctive Adverbs