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

having no energy or interest in doing anything

lacking creativity, motivation, or enthusiasm

feeling disinterested

lacking a sense of drive or inspiration

not paying close attention or showing a lack of focus

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

feeling uneasy or nervous

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

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

worried and anxious about something or slightly afraid of it

appearing to have no chance of success and disappointingly so

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

feeling angry or annoyed, often due to something unpleasant

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

feeling very unhappy or uncomfortable

affected by deep sorrow or misery

feeling sad, discouraged, or low in spirits

filled with intense anger

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

experiencing sudden and overwhelming fear or anxiety

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

having or displaying great dislike for something

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

feeling anxious and easily irritated

feeling very lonely and sad

feeling or being disconnected from others, either physically or socially

feeling pain, distress, or hardship

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

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

feeling embarrassed or distressed due to failure or disappointment