Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Negative Emotions

the feeling of being sad and not happy

a feeling of anxiety and worry caused by different life problems

deep emotional suffering or sadness, especially caused by someone's death or another major loss

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

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

an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust

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

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

a state of great physical or emotional suffering or unhappiness

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

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

a state of severe mental or physical suffering

the feeling of sadness or dissatisfaction caused by unmet hopes or expectations

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

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

the state of feeling anxiety

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

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

a painful feeling of embarrassment, guilt, or humiliation caused by one's own or another person's actions or circumstances

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

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

a very strong feeling of dislike

a strong feeling of distaste for someone or something

(psychology) a strong feeling of stress or pressure

a feeling of extreme sadness caused by something unpleasant

an intensely unpleasant emotion in response to danger or threat