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 sudden desire for something sweet in Mary .

affection

[noun]

a feeling of fondness or liking toward someone or something

Ex: His affection for music started when he was a child .

eagerness

[noun]

a strong desire or enthusiasm to do or have something

Ex: She accepted the invitation with eagerness.

fascination

[noun]

the state of having great interest in something or someone

Ex: They listened to the story with fascination.

enthusiasm

[noun]

a feeling of great excitement and passion

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

devotion

[noun]

strong love and support expressed for a person or thing

Ex: Jennifer 's philanthropic 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

Ex: Contentment is n't about having everything , but being happy with what you have .

amazement

[noun]

a feeling of great wonder, often due to something extraordinary

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

self-esteem

[noun]

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

Ex: Constant failure can harm one ’s self-esteem.

curiosity

[noun]

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

Ex: The child 's curiosity 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 in 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 of honor for his philanthropic contributions .

thrill

[noun]

a sudden feeling of pleasure and excitement

Ex: Winning the race gave her an unexpected thrill.

fatigue

[noun]

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

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

temper

[noun]

a tendency to quickly become angry

fright

[noun]

a sudden feeling of fear

Ex: The unexpected announcement caused a public fright.

annoyance

[noun]

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

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

aggression

[noun]

hostile or angry behavior that may result in violence or threats

Ex: The teacher had to calm students ' aggression during the fight .

anxiety

[noun]

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

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

despair

[noun]

a feeling of total hopelessness

Ex: Their despair was visible after the team lost the match .

disappointment

[noun]

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

Ex: Despite the 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

Ex: The frustration of not being able to solve the puzzle made him give up .

embarrassment

[noun]

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

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

exhaustion

[noun]

a feeling of extreme tiredness

Ex: The constant stress led to his physical and mental exhaustion.

distress

[noun]

a state of extreme emotional pain or suffering

Ex: His face showed clear signs of distress.

humiliation

[noun]

intense embarrassment from being made to look foolish or stupid

Ex: The manager 's scolding brought humiliation to the employee .

remorse

[noun]

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

Ex: He apologized , showing true remorse for the misunderstanding .

greed

[noun]

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

Ex: Overcoming greed requires cultivating a mindset of contentment and generosity .

envy

[noun]

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

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

hatred

[noun]

a very strong feeling of dislike

Ex: Overcoming hatred requires empathy , understanding , and forgiveness .

sorrow

[noun]

a feeling of extreme sadness caused by something unpleasant

Ex: The entire community shared in the sorrow of the tragedy .

contempt

[noun]

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

Ex: His actions were filled with contempt for authority .

dread

[noun]

an intensely unpleasant emotion in response to danger or threat

Ex: The eerie silence of the abandoned house stirred a deep dread in the children .

agitation

[noun]

a state of extreme anxiety

Ex: The sudden policy change created widespread agitation within the organization .

fury

[noun]

a feeling of extreme and often violent anger

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

misery

[noun]

great discomfort or pain

Ex: War brings not just death , but widespread misery to civilians .

apprehension

[noun]

a feeling of fear or worry that something bad might happen in the future

Ex: His apprehension grew as the storm approached .

hostility

[noun]

behavior or feelings that are aggressive or unfriendly

Ex: He could sense the hostility in her voice , even though she tried to remain calm .

rage

[noun]

great anger that is hard to contain

Ex: He was shaking with rage when he confronted the driver who hit his car .

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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