Academic IELTS Words for "Negative Emotional States"

lethargic

Adjective

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having no energy or interest in doing anything

energetic

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After a long day at work, I felt lethargic and didn't have the energy to do anything.

The medication he was taking had a side effect of making him feel lethargic and fatigued.

uninspired

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lacking creativity, motivation, or enthusiasm

drowsy

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feeling disinterested

unmotivated

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lacking a sense of drive or inspiration

motivated

inattentive

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not paying close attention or showing a lack of focus

attentive

frustrated

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feeling upset or annoyed due to being unable to do or achieve something

restless

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feeling uneasy or nervous

agitated

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very nervous in a way that makes one unable to think clearly

unagitated

anxious

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(of a person) feeling worried because of thinking something unpleasant might happen

nervous

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worried and anxious about something or slightly afraid of it

defeated

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appearing to have no chance of success and disappointingly so

insecure

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(of a person) not confident about oneself or one's skills and abilities

secure

irritated

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feeling angry or annoyed, often due to something unpleasant

heartbroken

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experiencing intense sadness or disappointment due to a broken romantic relationship or other loss

miserable

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feeling very unhappy or uncomfortable

woeful

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affected by deep sorrow or misery

downhearted

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feeling sad, discouraged, or low in spirits

enraged

Adjective

/ɛnˈɹeɪdʒd/, /ɪnˈɹeɪdʒd/

filled with intense anger

overwhelmed

Adjective

/ˌoʊvɝˈwɛɫmd/, /ˌoʊvɝhˈwɛɫmd/

feeling stressed or burdened by a lot of tasks or emotions at once

panicked

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experiencing sudden and overwhelming fear or anxiety

distracted

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unable to concentrate or focus due to having one's attention drawn away by various thoughts or external interruptions

disgusted

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having or displaying great dislike for something

suspicious

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doubtful about the honesty of what someone has done and having no trust in them

edgy

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feeling anxious and easily irritated

desolate

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feeling very lonely and sad

isolated

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feeling or being disconnected from others, either physically or socially

suffering

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feeling pain, distress, or hardship

snappy

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(of a person) inclined to speaking irritably or responding in a sharp or offensive manner

bitter

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(of a person) refusing or unable to let go of anger or hatred toward others or past events

chagrined

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feeling embarrassed or distressed due to failure or disappointment

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