Basic Nouns - Feelings

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

Ex: The elderly woman battled with a persistent feeling of loneliness after her longtime companion passed away .

discomfort [noun]

a state of unease, distress, or agitation experienced psychologically, often stemming from stress, anxiety, or emotional strain

heartbreak [noun]

a feeling of great distress or sadness

Ex: Witnessing the destruction caused by the natural disaster brought a sense of heartbreak to the entire community .

wrath [noun]

an intense sense of rage

Ex: The protesters faced the wrath of the authorities , who responded with brutal force and violence .

calmness [noun]

a state of feeling peaceful and relaxed, without being upset or anxious

Ex: Taking deep breaths helped him regain a sense of calmness during the stressful situation .

happiness [noun]

the feeling of being happy and well

Ex: The laughter of children filled the room with happiness and joy .

love [noun]

the very strong emotion we have for someone or something that is important to us and we like a lot and want to take care of

Ex: Despite their differences , their love for each other helped overcome every obstacle .

joy [noun]

the feeling of great happiness

Ex: The unexpected gift from her partner brought her immense joy .

pleasure [noun]

a feeling of great enjoyment and happiness

Ex: He took great pleasure in cooking for his family .

excitement [noun]

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

Ex: Despite the rainy weather , Tom 's excitement about his upcoming vacation to the beach remained undiminished .

enthusiasm [noun]

a feeling of great excitement and passion

Ex: The team 's enthusiasm was contagious , motivating everyone to work harder .

gratitude [noun]

the quality of being thankful or showing appreciation for something

Ex: Practicing daily gratitude can improve your mood and outlook on life .

delight [noun]

a feeling of great pleasure or joy

Ex: They were filled with delight as they watched the fireworks light up the sky .

admiration [noun]

a feeling of much respect for and approval of someone or something

Ex: The young scientist 's groundbreaking research garnered admiration from experts in the field .

comfort [noun]

a state of being free from pain, worry, or other unpleasant feelings

Ex: In times of grief , many people seek comfort from friends and family who can offer support and understanding .

fulfillment [noun]

a feeling of happiness when one's needs are satisfied

Ex: Experiencing the fulfillment of his childhood dreams made him incredibly happy .

cheerfulness [noun]

a happy and positive state of mind or attitude

Ex: He faced the tough job with unexpected cheerfulness .

thrill [noun]

a sudden feeling of pleasure and excitement

Ex: The unexpected phone call brought a thrill of excitement to her day .

wonderment [noun]

the feeling of being amazed, fascinated, or filled with admiration or curiosity about something remarkable or extraordinary

hope [noun]

a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen or to be true

Ex: The child 's eyes sparkled with hope as she made a wish upon a shooting star .

pride [noun]

a sense of self-respect, dignity, or personal worth

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sympathy [noun]

feelings of care and understanding toward other people's emotions, especially sadness or suffering

Ex: The community showed sympathy by organizing a fundraiser for the family affected by the fire .

relief [noun]

a feeling of comfort that comes when something annoying or upsetting is gone

Ex: His pain finally subsided , giving him much-needed relief .

curiosity [noun]

a strong wish to learn something or to know more about something

Ex: She could n't resist the curiosity to open the mysterious box her friend had given her .

satisfaction [noun]

a feeling of pleasure that one experiences after doing or achieving what one really desired

Ex: He devoured the last bite of pizza with a sigh of satisfaction , finally feeling full after a long day .

security [noun]

a feeling caused by being away from dangers, worries, or fears

Ex: His steady job provided financial security for his family .

confidence [noun]

the belief in one's own ability to achieve goals and get the desired results

Ex: The athlete 's confidence grew after each successful performance .

trust [noun]

the strong belief that someone is honest or something is true and so we can count on them

Ex: The child 's trust in her parents was unwavering , knowing they would always be there for her .

amusement [noun]

a feeling we get when somebody or something is funny and exciting

Ex: The children squealed with delight and amusement as they played with their toys .

affection [noun]

a feeling of fondness or liking toward someone or something

sadness [noun]

the feeling of being sad and not happy

Ex: The loss of his pet brought overwhelming sadness to the entire family .

disgust [noun]

a strong feeling of distaste for someone or something

Ex: The taste of the spoiled milk left a lingering sense of disgust in his mouth .

sorrow [noun]

a feeling of extreme sadness caused by something unpleasant

Ex: The poem expresses the sorrow of unrequited love .

stress [noun]

a feeling of anxiety and worry caused by different life problems

Ex: Financial stress can put a strain on relationships .

grief [noun]

a great sadness that is felt because of someone's death

Ex: Time helped ease his grief , but the sadness never fully disappeared .

fear [noun]

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

Ex: The fear of failure held him back from pursuing his dreams .

shock [noun]

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

Ex: He experienced a shock when he found out his childhood friend had passed away .

regret [noun]

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

Ex: The letter was full of regret and a plea for forgiveness .

annoyance [noun]

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

Ex: The construction noise outside was a daily annoyance for the office workers .

anger [noun]

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

Ex: The teacher 's anger was evident when she found out about the students ' misbehavior .

worry [noun]

the state of feeling anxiety

Ex: The storm caused a lot of worry among the townspeople .

anxiety [noun]

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

Ex: Talking to a therapist helped her understand and cope with her social anxiety .

shame [noun]

an uneasy feeling that we get because of our own or someone else's mistake or bad manner

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envy [noun]

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

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shyness [noun]

a feeling of hesitancy, shame, or fearfulness in social situations

Ex: He struggled with shyness during his first few weeks at the new school .

boredom [noun]

the feeling of being uninterested or restless because things are dull or repetitive

Ex: The long lecture filled him with boredom , and he struggled to stay awake .

frustration [noun]

the feeling of being impatient, annoyed, or upset because of being unable to do or achieve what is desired

Ex: The constant traffic jams were a source of daily frustration for commuters .

embarrassment [noun]

a feeling of distress, shyness, or guilt as a result of an uncomfortable situation

Ex: Her embarrassment was obvious when she forgot her lines during the play .

insecurity [noun]

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

Ex: Workplace insecurity grew after rumors of layoffs began circulating .

irritation [noun]

a feeling of annoyance or discomfort caused by something that is bothersome or unpleasant

Ex: The irritation from the itchy sweater made it hard for him to concentrate .

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