Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Feelings and Emotions

Here you will learn some English words about feelings and emotions, such as "affection", "curiosity", "despair", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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desire

[noun]

a very strong feeling of wanting to do or have something

Ex: The aroma of freshly baked cookies awakened a desire for something sweet in Mary .

enthusiasm

[noun]

a feeling of great excitement and passion

Ex: enthusiasm for the event made it a huge success .

devotion

[noun]

strong love and support expressed for a person or thing

Ex: Jennifer 's devotion was showcased through her tireless efforts in organizing charity events and fundraisers for local causes in need .

contentment

[noun]

happiness and satisfaction, particularly with one's life

amazement

[noun]

a feeling of great wonder, often due to something extraordinary

Ex: The athlete ’s record-breaking performance left the audience in amazement.

self-esteem

[noun]

satisfaction with or confidence in one's own abilities or qualities

Ex: Constant failure can harm oneself-esteem.

curiosity

[noun]

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

Ex: The childcuriosity about how things worked often led to hours of experimentation and learning .

astonishment

[noun]

a strong feeling of surprise caused by something unexpected

Ex: The breathtaking view from the mountaintop caused us all to gasp astonishment.

honor

[noun]

great regard and respect for someone or something based on their qualities, achievements, or principles

Ex: The town bestowed him with the key to the city as a token honor for his philanthropic contributions .

thrill

[noun]

a sudden feeling of pleasure and excitement

Ex: Winning the race gave her an thrill.

fatigue

[noun]

a feeling of extreme tiredness that is usually caused by physical or mental overwork or exercise

Ex: fatigue that persists despite adequate rest may require medical evaluation to identify underlying health issues and develop an appropriate treatment plan .

annoyance

[noun]

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

Ex: The frequent software glitches were annoyance to the users .

anxiety

[noun]

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

Ex: The tight deadline caused a wave anxiety to wash over him , making it hard to focus .

disappointment

[noun]

dissatisfaction that is resulted from the unfulfillment of one's expectations

Ex: Despite disappointment of not winning the competition , she was proud of how much she had learned .

frustration

[noun]

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

embarrassment

[noun]

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

Ex: There was a brief moment embarrassment when he could n’t remember the password .

exhaustion

[noun]

a feeling of extreme tiredness

distress

[noun]

a state of extreme emotional pain or suffering

remorse

[noun]

a sense of great regret that one feels as a result of having done something bad or wrong

Ex: He apologized , showing remorse for the misunderstanding .

greed

[noun]

an intense and selfish desire for something such as power and wealth

envy

[noun]

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

Ex: envy involves appreciating one 's own strengths and accomplishments rather than comparing oneself to others .

hatred

[noun]

a very strong feeling of dislike

Ex: hatred requires empathy , understanding , and forgiveness .

contempt

[noun]

the disregard and lack of respect for someone or something seen as insignificant or unworthy

fury

[noun]

a feeling of extreme and often violent anger

Ex: After the argument , he was left alone , still seething fury.

hostility

[noun]

behavior or feelings that are aggressive or unfriendly

rage

[noun]

great anger that is hard to contain

Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL
Family and Relationships	Stages of Life	Personal Characteristics	Feelings and Emotions
Appearance	Clothing and Fashion	Colors and Shapes	Education
Employment	Language and Grammar	The Human Body	Communication
Travel and Tourism	Transportation	Means of Transportation	The Computer World
Society and Social Issues	Healthcare and Medicine	Medical Examinations and Procedures	Physical Conditions and Injuries

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Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Feelings and Emotions