Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7) - Negative Emotional States

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

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7)

lethargic [adjective]

having no energy or interest in doing anything

Ex: The illness left him feeling weak and lethargic , unable to carry out his usual daily activities .

disengaged [adjective]

not being actively involved or showing interest in a particular situation or activity

uninspired [adjective]

showing little enthusiasm, interest, or drive

Ex: His speech was uninspired , failing to engage the audience .

drowsy [adjective]

feeling disinterested

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unmotivated [adjective]

lacking a sense of drive or inspiration

Ex: Facing a challenging project , she felt unmotivated and found it difficult to start .

inattentive [adjective]

not paying close attention or showing a lack of focus

Ex: The inattentive employee overlooked crucial details in the report , resulting in errors .

frustrated [adjective]

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

Ex: She became frustrated when her efforts to communicate were misunderstood .

restless [adjective]

feeling uneasy or nervous

Ex: Feeling restless , she decided to take a walk to clear her mind and ease her agitation .

agitated [adjective]

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

Ex: He grew agitated as the deadline for the project approached and he had n't finished his work .

anxious [adjective]

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

Ex: They were anxious about their financial situation , uncertain about how they would pay their bills .

nervous [adjective]

worried and anxious about something or slightly afraid of it

Ex: I do n't know why I always feel so nervous before a flight .

defeated [adjective]

appearing to have no chance of success and disappointingly so

Ex: Receiving another rejection letter , her defeated attitude showed how hard the job search had been on her positive outlook .

insecure [adjective]

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

Ex: They were insecure about their relationship , worried that their partner might find someone better .

irritated [adjective]

feeling angry or annoyed, often due to something unpleasant

Ex: The long wait at the doctor 's office left him feeling increasingly irritated .

heartbroken [adjective]

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

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miserable [adjective]

feeling very unhappy or uncomfortable

Ex: He looked miserable sitting alone in the corner .

woeful [adjective]

affected by deep sorrow or misery

Ex: In the dimly lit room , the lone musician played a woeful tune on the piano , creating a sense of sadness that hung in the air .

downhearted [adjective]

feeling sad, discouraged, or low in spirits

Ex: Despite the support from friends , she remained downhearted over the recent loss .

enraged [adjective]

filled with intense anger

Ex: The enraged driver honked loudly and gestured angrily after a near collision on the busy road .

overwhelmed [adjective]

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

Ex: She felt overwhelmed by the expectations placed on her by her family .

panicked [adjective]

experiencing sudden and overwhelming fear or anxiety

Ex: In the face of the unexpected emergency , a panicked look crossed her face as she fumbled to find the nearest exit .

distracted [adjective]

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

Ex: The employee 's distracted behavior during the meeting indicated that their thoughts were elsewhere , possibly on personal matters .

disgusted [adjective]

having or displaying great dislike for something

Ex: The disgusted expression on her face revealed her distaste for the offensive joke .

suspicious [adjective]

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

Ex: He became suspicious when his coworker started acting secretive about the project details .

edgy [adjective]

feeling anxious and easily irritated

Ex: He felt edgy during the interview , trying to hide his anxiety .

desolate [adjective]

feeling very lonely and sad

Ex: He wandered through the desolate town , feeling the weight of his loneliness pressing down on him .

isolated [adjective]

feeling or being disconnected from others, either physically or socially

Ex: Not engaging with classmates during breaks , the shy student remained isolated in the school cafeteria , absorbed in a book .

suffering [adjective]

feeling pain, distress, or hardship

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snappy [adjective]

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

Ex: Do n't take it personally ; she 's just feeling overwhelmed lately , which makes her a bit snappy .

bitter [adjective]

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

Ex: The bitter old man spent his days complaining about the younger generation .

chagrined [adjective]

feeling embarrassed or distressed due to failure or disappointment

Ex: After making a mistake on the chalkboard , the chagrined teacher quickly corrected the error while the students stifled their laughter .

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7)
Size and Scale	Dimensions	Weight and Steadiness	Increase in Amount
Decrease in Amount	Intensity	Time and Duration	Space and Area
Shapes	Speed	Significance	Insignificance
Strength and Influence	Uniqueness	Commonness	Complexity
High Quality	Low Quality	Value	Challenges
Wealth and Success	Poverty and Failure	Age and Appearance	Body Shape
Wellness	Intellectual Capability	Intellectual Incapabilities	Positive Human Traits
Negative Human Traits	Moral Traits	Financial Behaviours	Social Behaviours
Short-tempered Traits	Positive Emotional Responses	Negative Emotional Responses	Positive Emotional States
Negative Emotional States	Tastes and Smells	Sounds	Textures
Temperature	Probability	Attempt and Prevention	Opinions
Thoughts and Decisions	Encouragement and Discouragement	Knowledge and Information	Request and Suggestion
Respect and Approval	Regret and Sadness	Relational Actions	Physical Actions and Reactions
Body Language and Gestures	Postures and Positions	Movements	Engaging in Verbal Communication
Understanding and Learning	Perceiving The Senses	Commanding and Giving Permissions	Predicting
Touching and Holding	Changing and Forming	Creating and Producing	Organising and Collecting
Preparing Food	Eating and Drinking	Science	Education
Research	Astronomy	Physics	Biology
Chemistry	Geology	Philosophy	Psychology
Maths and Graphs	Geometry	Environment	Landscape and Geography
Engineering	Technology	Internet and Computer	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	Energy and Power
Crime	Punishment	Government	Politics
Measurement	War	Positive Emotions	Negative Emotions
Travel and Tourism	Migration	Food and Drinks	Materials
Pollution	Disasters	Weather	Animals
Adverbs of Manner	Adverbs of Degree	Adverbs of Comment and Certainty	Adverbs of Time and Frequency
Adverbs of Purpose and Emphasis	Conjunctive Adverbs