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: His amazed expression spoke volumes about his reaction to the unexpected news.

to anger

[Verb]

to make a person feel angry

Ex: His constant teasing about her appearance angered her.

anxious

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She felt anxious before her job interview, worrying about whether she would perform well.

anxiety

[noun]

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

Ex: The upcoming presentation filled her with so much anxiety that her palms were sweaty.

approval

[noun]

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

Ex: Sarah's heart swelled with a feeling of approval as she watched her daughter receive the award for outstanding academic achievement.

ashamed

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She felt ashamed of her behavior at the party, realizing she had acted inappropriately.

boredom

[noun]

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

Ex: After sitting in the waiting room for hours, he couldn’t shake the feeling of boredom.

cheerful

[Adjective]

full of happiness and positivity

Ex: Despite the rainy weather, she remained cheerful throughout the day.

depressed

[Adjective]

feeling very unhappy and having no hope

Ex: She felt depressed after receiving the disappointing news.

desire

[noun]

a very strong feeling of wanting to do or have something

Ex: Sarah's desire for adventure led her to travel to exotic destinations around the world.

eager

[Adjective]

having a strong desire for doing or experiencing something

Ex: The children were eager to open their presents on Christmas morning.

embarrassed

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She felt embarrassed when she realized she had mispronounced the word.

excitement

[noun]

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

Ex: Sarah's excitement was palpable as she eagerly awaited the arrival of her long-lost friend at the airport.

frightened

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She felt frightened when she heard strange noises outside her window.

glad

[Adjective]

pleased about something

Ex: She was glad to hear the news of her friend's success.

grateful

[Adjective]

expressing or feeling appreciation for something received or experienced

Ex: She felt grateful for the support of her friends during tough times.

hate

[noun]

strong dislike for someone or something

Ex: Sarah couldn't hide her hate for the bitter cold weather, longing for warmer days to come.

guilty

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite her efforts to hide it, Sarah's guilty expression betrayed her involvement in the prank.

interest

[noun]

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

Ex: Sarah developed a keen interest in photography after receiving her first camera as a gift.

interested

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She was genuinely interested in learning French.

jealousy

[noun]

feeling angry or unhappy because of someone else's advantages or possessions

Ex: She felt jealousy when her friend got the promotion.

lonely

[Adjective]

feeling unhappy due to being alone or lacking companionship

Ex: She felt lonely after moving to a new city where she knew no one.

mad

[Adjective]

feeling very angry or displeased

Ex: He was mad at himself for making the same mistake again.

pleasure

[noun]

a feeling of great enjoyment and happiness

Ex: She felt immense pleasure upon hearing the good news about her promotion.

to bully

[Verb]

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

Ex: The older kids would often bully the younger students, teasing them and taking their belongings.

to sadden

[Verb]

to feel sorrowful, unhappy, or disappointed

Ex: The entire room saddened as the speaker shared the tragic story.

satisfaction

[noun]

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

Ex: Gazing at the finished garden, she felt a deep satisfaction knowing all her hard work had paid off.

to scare

[Verb]

to suddenly make a person or animal to feel afraid

Ex: The loud thunder scared the dog, causing it to hide under the bed.

to satisfy

[Verb]

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

Ex: He satisfied his girlfriend by taking her out for a romantic dinner.

stressed

[Adjective]

feeling so anxious that makes one unable to relax

Ex: She felt so stressed about the upcoming exams that she couldn't sleep.

to calm

[Verb]

to make someone become relaxed and quiet

Ex: After a hectic day, she regularly calms herself by practicing meditation.

to shock

[Verb]

to surprise or upset someone greatly

Ex: The unexpected news of her friend's death shocked her to the core.

to frighten

[Verb]

to cause a person or animal to feel scared

Ex: The loud bang outside the window frightened the sleeping child.

hunger

[noun]

the feeling that a person gets when they need to eat

Ex: The child cried out in hunger.

self-respect

[noun]

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

Ex: Mary's self-respect empowered her to walk away from toxic situations and people who did not appreciate her worth.

horror

[noun]

a great fear or shock

Ex: Sarah's heart raced with horror as she watched the terrifying scenes unfold in the movie.

exhausted

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She felt exhausted after working a double shift at the hospital.

B1 Level Wordlist
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

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