ACT Exam Literacy - Negative Emotions

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

a state of extreme anxiety

an intensely unpleasant emotion in response to danger or threat

a state of low spirits, sadness, or melancholy

a feeling of total hopelessness

a slight feeling of nausea or unease, often temporary

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

fear that is felt suddenly

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 shock or confusion

a strong, persistent desire for someone or something, often accompanied by a sense of sadness

hatred and anger that could lead to violent or threatening behavior

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

expressing longing or yearning tinged with sadness or melancholy, often for something unattainable or lost

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

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 uneasy or nervous

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 suddenly surprised or shocked

feeling worried or concerned due to a sudden, unexpected event or potential danger

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 cause someone to feel extremely embarrassed or ashamed, often by publicly exposing their weaknesses or shortcomings

to feel intense sorrow, especially because someone has died

to have a strong and continuous desire for something

to make someone extremely angry

to make someone feel nervous or uncomfortable, often by surprising or overwhelming them

to suddenly move back in response to something surprising, frightening, or unpleasant

to deeply irritate someone, especially when they can do nothing about it or solve the problem

to annoy someone, often over small matters

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 confuse someone, making it difficult for them to understand or think clearly

to overwhelm or restrict someone so much that they feel suffocated or unable to act freely

to verbally express deep sadness over a loss or unfortunate situation

with deep sadness and sorrow