SAT Humanities - Negative Emotions
Here you will learn some English words related to negative emotions, such as "abhorrence", "poignant", "exasperate", etc. that you will need to ace your SATs.
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a feeling of distress, shyness, or guilt as a result of an uncomfortable situation
a state of extreme emotional pain or suffering
a feeling of extreme hatred or aversion toward something or someone
an intensely unpleasant emotion in response to danger or threat
a state of low spirits, sadness, or melancholy
a feeling of doubt or uneasiness, often related to one's conscience or sense of right and wrong
the sadness and worry provoked by an unpleasant surprise
a state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or agitation
great excitement, anger, or fear that makes someone unable to control their emotions, and as a result, they start laughing, crying, etc.
an intense sense of rage
a feeling of irritation or discomfort caused by something that is bothersome, unpleasant, or disruptive
the feeling of hatred or disgust toward someone or something
a feeling of worry or shock after an unexpected, unpleasant event
a strong, persistent desire for someone or something, often accompanied by a sense of sadness
hostile or angry behavior that may result in violence or threats
an unexpected and quick feeling of a particular emotion, often a negative one
a state of extreme physical pain or mental distress
causing intense fear, shock, or disgust
inspiring a sense of fear or unease
causing feelings of unease, discomfort, or anxiety
causing one to feel serious or thoughtful, often by showing the seriousness of a situation
causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy
greatly frightened and worried about something, in a way that is uncontrollable
(of a person or their manner) melancholic and full of grief
causing feelings of anxiety, fear, or a loss of confidence
filled with intense anger or fury
frozen in place, often due to shock or fear
expressing longing or yearning tinged with sadness or melancholy, often for something unattainable or lost
experiencing or creating a sense of sadness or hopelessness in a situation or atmosphere
feeling very lonely and sad
showing sadness, typically in a mild manner
feeling so shocked or surprised that one is incapable of acting in a normal way
feeling suddenly surprised or shocked
feeling uneasy or nervous
feeling worried or concerned due to a sudden, unexpected event or potential danger
embarrassed or worried about one's appearance or actions
nervous or worried that something unpleasant may happen
feeling upset or annoyed due to being unable to do or achieve something
feeling nervous or worried, especially about something unpleasant that might happen soon
feeling unhappy or resentful because someone has something one wants
feeling or showing deep sadness mixed with hopelessness and emotional pain
unwilling to do something due to a lack of will, motivation, or consent
to feel deeply sad usually due to someone's death
to feel intense sorrow, especially because someone has died
to verbally express deep sadness over a loss or unfortunate situation
to cause someone to feel extremely embarrassed or ashamed, often by publicly exposing their weaknesses or shortcomings
to make someone feel nervous or uncomfortable, often by surprising or overwhelming them
to deeply irritate someone, especially when they can do nothing about it or solve the problem
to confuse someone, making it difficult for them to understand or think clearly
to cause someone to become extremely angry or shocked
to annoy someone by intentionally or persistently bothering them with small, annoying actions or behaviors
to annoy someone, often over small matters
to overwhelm or restrict someone so much that they feel suffocated or unable to act freely
to have a strong and continuous desire for something
