B1 Level Wordlist - Feelings and Emotions

Here you will learn some English words about feelings and emotions, such as "eager", "amazed", "anxious", etc. prepared for B1 learners.

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amazed [adjective]

feeling or showing great surprise

Ex: The children 's amazed faces reflected their astonishment at the magician 's disappearing act .

to anger [verb]

to make a person feel angry

Ex: His disrespectful behavior is angering his parents .

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 .

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 .

approval [noun]

a positive feeling about someone or something that is seen as good or favorable

Ex: Jenny 's feeling of approval was evident as she nodded in agreement with her friend 's decision to pursue a new career opportunity .

ashamed [adjective]

feeling embarrassed or sorry about one's actions, characteristics, or circumstances

Ex: They felt ashamed of their ignorance , realizing they had unintentionally hurt someone 's feelings .

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 .

cheerful [adjective]

full of happiness and positivity

Ex: Emily 's cheerful laughter was contagious , filling the air with joy and warmth during the family gathering .

depressed [adjective]

feeling very unhappy and having no hope

Ex: The loss of her job left her feeling depressed and uncertain about the future .

desire [noun]

a very strong feeling of wanting to do or have something

Ex: Emily 's desire for success drove her to work tirelessly toward achieving her career goals .

eager [adjective]

having a strong desire for doing or experiencing something

Ex: The students were eager to learn about the fascinating topic in their next class .

embarrassed [adjective]

feeling ashamed and uncomfortable because of something that happened or was said

Ex: She tried to act calm , but her embarrassed smile gave her away .

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 .

frightened [adjective]

feeling afraid, often suddenly, due to danger, threat, or shock

Ex: The frightened expression on his face revealed his fear of heights .

glad [adjective]

pleased about something

Ex: I 'm glad that the weather cleared up for our outdoor event .

grateful [adjective]

expressing or feeling appreciation for something received or experienced

Ex: She spoke softly , grateful for the kindness shown to her .

hate [noun]

strong dislike for someone or something

Ex: Emily 's hate for injustice fueled her passion for advocating for marginalized communities .

guilty [adjective]

feeling bad because of having done something wrong or not having done something that should have been done

Ex: The dog whimpered with a guilty look after chewing on her favorite slippers .

interest [noun]

the desire to find out or learn more about a person or thing

Ex: Tom 's interest in astronomy led him to spend countless nights stargazing through his telescope .

interested [adjective]

having a feeling of curiosity or attention toward a particular thing or person because one likes them

Ex: He sounded interested when I mentioned the project .

jealousy [noun]

the state of being angry or unhappy because someone else has what one desires

lonely [adjective]

feeling unhappy due to being alone or lacking companionship

Ex: The traveler admitted to feeling lonely during his solo journey .

mad [adjective]

feeling very angry or displeased

Ex: They were mad at the delayed flight that caused them to miss their connection .

pleasure [noun]

a feeling of great enjoyment and happiness

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

to bully [verb]

to use power or influence to frighten or harm someone weaker or more vulnerable

Ex: The manager would bully his employees into working overtime without compensation .

to sadden [verb]

to feel sorrowful, unhappy, or disappointed

Ex: Her face saddened after hearing the disappointing results .

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 .

to scare [verb]

to suddenly make a person or animal to feel afraid

Ex: The horror movie scene scared me so much that I could n't sleep for days .

to satisfy [verb]

to make someone happy by doing what they want or giving them what they desire

Ex: She satisfied her parents by achieving top grades in her exams .

stressed [adjective]

feeling so anxious that makes one unable to relax

Ex: The constant deadlines made her feel stressed and overwhelmed .

to calm [verb]

to make someone become relaxed and quiet

Ex: Yesterday , he successfully calmed his anxious friend with soothing words .

to shock [verb]

to surprise or upset someone greatly

Ex: The graphic images of the war-torn city shocked the viewers , revealing the harsh realities of conflict .

to frighten [verb]

to cause a person or animal to feel scared

Ex: The news of the approaching storm frightened the residents , who quickly prepared for evacuation .

hunger [noun]

the feeling that a person gets when they need to eat

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self-respect [noun]

a feeling that shows a person values themselves and is confident about who they are

Ex: Sarah refused to tolerate disrespectful behavior from others , as she valued her own self-respect above all else .

horror [noun]

a great fear or shock

Ex: Tom felt a shiver of horror run down his spine when he stumbled upon the abandoned , decrepit house in the woods .

exhausted [adjective]

feeling extremely tired physically or mentally, often due to a lack of sleep

Ex: She felt mentally exhausted after dealing with a challenging project at work .

B1 Level Wordlist
Family and Relationships	The Animal Kingdom	Houses and Buildings	Business and Workplace
Occupations	Music	Meat and Dairy	Fruits and Nuts
Drinks	Human Characteristics	Adverbs and Prepositions	Education
Money and Shopping	Fashion	Sports and Players	Transportation
The Weather	Appearance	Time	The Human Body
Games and Toys	Computer	Health and Sickness	Nature and Regions
City and the Countryside	Religion and Festivals	Special Occasions	War and Peace
Quantities and Containers	Languages and Nationalities	Romance	Feelings and Emotions
People and Stages of Life	Hobbies	The Environment and Energy	Law and Politics
Farming	Home Appliances and Furniture	Media and Journalism	Social Issues
Success and Failure	Art	Literature	Internet and Websites
Fields of Study	Ambition and Achievement	Movie and Theater	Personal Characteristics
Common Adverbs	Essential Adverbs	Travel and Vacation	Essential Verbs
Necessary Verbs	Common Verbs	Essential Adjectives	Necessary Adjectives
Food and Diet	Abstract Concepts