With this article, we will be explaining what feelings are and the difference between feelings andemotions, if that’s not enough, we are also going to share with you various positive and negative feeling words and a detailed list of feelings and emotions in English!
There are many times when you may need to talk about how you are feeling, or perhaps describe how someone else is feeling. For this reason, it is important to be able to talk about the various emotions in English. You may also need to understand these emotion names in situations where someone is explaining to you how they feel, and by being able to recognize what they are saying, you will be better able to help them.
What Are Feeling Words?
On Earth, there are currently over seven billion people and yet no two are the exact same. However, if there is one thing that we can find we all have in common with each other; it’s feelings. We all feel and we all go experience some difficulty at some point in our lives putting those feelings into words, as we still don’t completely understand what feelings really are.
What Are Feelings?
Feelings have been around for a very, very long time. However, we only officially succeeded to discover them around the 1830’s, thanks to Thomas Brown. That was also when the word was officially added to the dictionary with the meaning we still use today. As before that, the meaning of feelings meant something a little different. The word ‘feelings’ has two separate meanings; physical and emotional.
The physical side of the word ‘feelings’ was the first to be discovered and added to the dictionary, as a verb as it’s a physical thing. A physical feeling is what you feel physically, for example, the warmth you feel while you lay under the Summer sun or under a blanket during the harsh Winter. Another example would be, when you get too close to a flame or break a bone.
情感的“感觉”这个词是一个广告jective and the one we will be focusing on in this article. An emotional feeling, is something you feel on the inside. This could be: happy or sad, angry or disgusted.
Now, when you feel something physically it can be a lot easier to find the words to describe it, as it’s physical. However, when it comes to describing emotional feelings, you’ll find that it can be a lot harder to do so. This is because we all feel differently and can sometimes confuse a feeling for another, this is completely normal and you may just find out why in the next section!
Feeling Words
Here are some words to help you describe what you feel!
Positive Feeling Words
Amused Feeling Words:
- Absorbed
- Beguiled
- Busy
- Charmed
- Cheered-up
- Convulsed
- Delighted
- Diverted
- Engaged
- Entertained
- Glad
- Interested
- Involved
- Pleased
- Preoccupied
- Regaled
- Wowed
Happy Feeling Words:
- Beaming
- Blessed
- Blissful
- Carefree
- Cheerful
- Confident
- Content
- Delighted
- Euphoric
- Exhilarated
- Glad
- Glowing
- Gratified
- Inclined
- Joy
- Pleased
- Powerful
- Radiant
- Secure
- Self-accepting
- Strong
- Thrilled
Peaceful Feeling Words:
- Amicable
- Anxiety-free
- Blissful
- Calm
- Committed
- Composed
- Content
- Cordial
- Flexible
- Harmonious
- Isolated
- Patient
- Pleasant
- Productive
- Quiet
- Relaxed
- Restful
- Secure
- Serene
- Soothed
- Stable
- Tranquil
- Undisturbed
- Untroubled
- Unworried
Pleased Feeling Words:
- Acceptable
- Amused
- Content
- Contented
- Delighted
- Elated
- Engaged
- Entertained
- Glad
- Good
- Grateful
- Gratified
- Happy
- Lovely
- Nice
- Overjoyed
- Pleasant
- Satisfied
- Self-approving
- Superior
- Thankful
- Thrilled
- Well-pleased
Powerful Feeling Words:
- Athletic
- Buff
- Compelling
- Controlling
- Dominant
- Dynamic
- Hard
- Herculean
- High-powered
- Important
- Influential
- Intoxicating
- Irresistible
- Manly
- Mighty
- Persuasive
- Ripped
- Shredded
- Solid
- Spirituous
- Stiff
- Strong
- Sturdy
- Thunderous
- Tough
- Vigorous
- Well-built
Romantic Feeling Words:
- Affectionate
- Amorous
- Beautiful
- Charming
- Dreamy
- Erotic
- Fond
- Generous
- Grateful
- Humble
- Idealistic
- Illicit
- Intimate
- Kind
- Lovable
- Lovely
- Lovesick
- Loving
- Lustful
- Passionate
- Romanticist
- Satisfied
- Tolerant
Negative Feeling Words
Angry Feeling Words:
- Annoyed
- Bad-tempered
- Conceited
- Crabby
- Cross
- Disgusted
- Displeased
- Dissatisfied
- Enraged
- Exasperated
- Fuming
- Furious
- Hot-tempered
- Hot-headed
- Intolerant
- 恼怒的
- Jealous
- Mad
- Outraged
- Provoked
- Raging
- Resentful
- Stingy
- Waspish
- Wrathful
Bored Feeling Words:
- Bummer
- Disinterested
- Dull
- Fatigued
- Inattentive
- Flat
- Lifeless
- Monotonous
- Spiritless
- Stale
- Stodgy
- Stuffy
- Stupid
- Tamed
- Tedious
- Tired
- Tiresome
- Tiring
Disgusted Feeling Words:
- Annoyed
- Appalled
- Dismayed
- Displeased
- Dissatisfied
- Embarrassed
- Grossed-out
- Horrified
- Nasty
- Nauseated
- Offended
- Outraged
- Repelled
- Repulsed
- Revolted
- Shocked
- Sickened
- Trashed
- Ugly
- Unwanted
- Used
- Violated
Insecure Feeling Words:
- Anxious
- Apprehensive
- Diffident
- Doubtful
- Fearful
- Hesitant
- Inhibited
- Introverted
- Passive
- Self-conscious
- Self-doubting
- Shy
- Timid
- Unassertive
- Uncertain
- Unconfident
- Unsure
- Worried
Sad Feeling Words:
- Awful
- Blue
- Broken-hearted
- Depressed
- Doleful
- Down
- Downhearted
- Gloomy
- Glum
- Guilty
- Heartbroken
- Lonely
- Low-spirited
- Miserable
- Mournful
- Needy
- Pitiful
- Regretful
- Small
- Sorrowful
- Sorry
- Unfortunate
- Unhappy
Scared Feeling Words:
- Afraid
- Agitated
- Alarmed
- Confused
- Fearful
- Frantic
- Frightened
- Horrified
- Hysterical
- Impatient
- Indecisive
- Intimidated
- Jittery
- Jumpy
- Nervous
- Panicky
- Petrified
- Rigid
- Shaky
- Spooked
- Stressed
- Terrified
- Worried
Emotions vs. Feelings
Despite it has been over two-hundred years since feelings were discovered, there is still a lot we don’t know about them. But it can be said that we have made tremendous progress in expanding our knowledge and we’re still not done. One thing people often get wrong, however, is the belief that emotions and feelings are the exact same thing. Now, they may be similar, but they are not the same thing, whatsoever.
The concept of emotions was discovered thirty years before feelings, around the 1800’s by Thomas Brown. Years later during the 1970’s, psychologistPaul Eckman, concluded that humans had six different emotions: happiness, sadness, disgust, fear, surprise and anger. However, as studies continued, it was quickly discovered that, that number is a lot higher than first believed. Raising the number six to a shocking twenty-seven and debates that claim the total number of emotions are even higher that twenty-seven, are still taking place to this day.
Now that we know the story behind emotions, what exactly are they and how do they differ from feelings?
有一个原因为什么我们说‘情感的感受ings’ and that is because emotions are what cause feelings. Emotions are a physical response to our environment; this means emotions are aroused before feelings. And due to emotions being physical, it can be easy to identify them, with observation. Feelings, however, are mental associations and reactions to our emotions and because they take place in our mind, rather than our body like emotions, it’s a lot harder to identify a feeling.
For example, imagine you are scared of the dark and all the lights in your home go out due to a storm. Now your body will represent fear, your eyes are open wide and you’re moving slowly. But on the inside, you’re feeling cautious and worried, perhaps even nervous. Those are the feelings that come with that specific emotion. In conclusion, emotions take place on your body while feelings take place in the mind.
Complete List of Feelings
- Happy
- Sad
- Angry
- Afraid
- Confused
- Anxious
- Nervous
- Excited
- Depressed
- Lonely
- Hopeful
- Content
- Grateful
- Joyful
- Empowered
- Inspired
- Frustrated
- Overwhelmed
- Guilty
- Jealous
- Envious
- Insecure
- Ashamed
- Embarrassed
- Betrayed
- Disgusted
- 恼怒的
- Disappointed
- Resentful
- Regretful
- Indifferent
- Proud
- Surprised
- Curious
- Ambivalent
- Amused
- Bored
- Brave
- Calm
- Charmed
- Concerned
- Contented
- Creative
- Daring
- Determined
- Disappointed
- Discontent
- Displeased
- Ecstatic
- Energetic
- Enthralled
- Enthusiastic
- Excited
- Exhilarated
- Fascinated
- Fatigued
- Fearful
- Flattered
- Focused
- Grateful
- Great
- Grief
- Happy
- Helpless
- Hopeful
- Humble
- Humiliated
- Impatient
- Impressed
- Indignant
- Inferior
- Inquisitive
- Inspired
- Intense
- Interested
- Intrigued
- 恼怒的
- Isolated
- Jealous
- Joyful
- Jubilant
- Kind
- Lazy
- Lethargic
- Liberated
- Lonely
- Lost
- Loving
- Mad
- Miserable
- Misunderstood
- Mixed up
- Moody
- Motivated
- Nauseated
- Nervous
- Nostalgic
- Obligated
- Obsessed
- Optimistic
- Overwhelmed
- Panicked
- Peaceful
- Pessimistic
- Playful
- Pleased
- Powerful
- Proud
- Rebellious
- Rejuvenated
- Relaxed
- Relieved
- Resentful
- 辞职
- Restless
- Revitalized
- Sad
- Satisfied
- Scared
- Self-assured
- Self-conscious
- Selfish
- Sensual
- Sensuous
- Serene
- Shaken
- Shy
- Sincere
- Skeptical
- Soothed
- Sorry
- Spiritual
- Strong
- Stubborn
- Stupid
- Submissive
- Successful
- Suffering
- Surprised
- Suspicious
- Sympathetic
- Tense
- Terrified
- Thankful
- Thoughtful
- Thrilled
Common Feeling Words & Emotion Words
Common Words to Describe Feelings and Emotions
Following is alist ofadjectivesto help you narrow down exactly what word best describes your current feelings and emotions.
- Happy
- Afraid
- Sad
- Hot
- Amused
- Bored
- Anxious
- Confident
- Cold
- Suspicious
- Surprised
- Loving
- Curious
- Envious
- Jealous
- Miserable
- Confused
- Stupid
- Angry
- Sick
- Ashamed
- Withdrawn
- Indifferent
- Sorry
- Determined
- Crazy
- Bashful
- Depressed
- Enraged
- Frightened
- Interested
- Shy
- Hopeful
- Regretful
- Scared
- Stubborn
- Thirsty
- Guilty
- Nervous
- Embarrassed
- Disgusted
- Proud
- Ecstatic
- Lonely
- Frustrated
- Hurt
- Hungry
- Tired
- Smug
- Thoughtful
- Pained
- Optimistic
- Relieved
- Puzzled
- Shocked
- Joyful
- Sleepy
- Excited
- Skeptical
- Bad
- Worried
Feeling Words & Emotion Words with Pictures
List of emotions with useful example sentences illustrated with images.
Happy
– I want to make youhappy!
Afraid
– I hope I can find the one who isafraidfor losing me.
Sad
– This music always makes mesad.
Hot
– She washotand sweat dripped into her eyes.
Amused
– I could see she was highlyamused.
Bored
– The boys were gettingbored.
Anxious
– He wasanxiousto preserve his reputation.
Confident
– I amconfidentof my future.
Cold
– She feltcoldin her flimsy dress.
Suspicious
– I’m verysuspiciousabout her motives.
Surprised
– She was verysurprisedwhen she saw me.
Loving
– She was a warm andlovingmother.
Curious
– I’mcuriousto know what she said.
Envious
– She wasenviousof her sister’s beauty.
Jealous
– Why are you sojealousof his success?
Miserable
– She looked rather strained andmiserable.
Confused
– I’m totallyconfused. Could you explain that again?
Stupid
– She was reallystupidto quit her job like that.
Angry
– He changed his mind, which made me veryangry.
Sick
– She was very sympathetic when I wassick.
Ashamed
– You should beashamedof yourself.
Withdrawn
– She became撤销and pensive, hardly speaking to anyone.
Indifferent
– I pretended to beindifferentto it.
Sorry
– I’msorry, but I’m busy right now.
Determined
– He wasdeterminedto retrieve his honor.
Crazy
– You’recrazyto go out in this weather.
Bashful
– The boy was toobashfulto ask her to dance.
Depressed
– He began to feeldepressedand helpless.
Enraged
– She wasenragedat the injustice of the remark.
Frightened
– The child isfrightenedby the ugly man.
Interested
– I’ve always beeninterestedin music.
Shy
– The child wasshyand hid behind his mother.
Hopeful
– I amhopefulthat she will come tomorrow.
Regretful
– He isregretfulfor what he has done.
Scared
– I wasscaredof the big dog.
Stubborn
– He is astubborncharacter used to getting his own way.
Thirsty
– I often feelthirstywhen it’s very hot.
Guilty
– I feel soguilty, leaving all this to you.
Nervous
– I was toonervousto eat.
Embarrassed
– She feltembarrassedunder his steady gaze.
Disgusted
– I am completelydisgustedwith her.
Proud
– He is tooproudto see his own mistake.
Ecstatic
– Annie wasecstaticabout the idea.
Lonely
– I live all alone but I never feellonely.
Frustrated
– They feltfrustratedat the lack of progress.
Hurt
– She was veryhurtby his unkind words.
Hungry
– I’mhungry– let’s have lunch.
Tired
– Are youtiredafter your labours?
Smug
– She was verysmugand self-satisfied about getting the promotion.
Thoughtful
– She’s a very kind andthoughtfulperson.
Pained
– She waspainedwhen you refused her invitation.
Optimistic
– She isoptimisticabout her chances of winning a gold medal.
Relieved
– I amrelievedto hear that this isn’t true.
Puzzled
– You look verypuzzledabout something.
Shocked
– His mother wasshockedat the news.
Joyful
– She wasjoyfulof her good result of the scientific experiments.
Sleepy
– I was sosleepy, I couldn’t keep my eyes open.
Excited
– What are you soexcitedabout?
Skeptical
– I am ratherskepticalabout their professed sympathy for the poor.
Bad
– I feelbadabout the mistake.
Worried
– I’mworriedabout my husband’s health.
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