35 adjectives you must know to describe EMOTIONS
It’s important to have a large vocabulary if you want to become fluent in English. Whether you are trying to pass an exam, get a job, or just improve your English in general, adjectives are a MUST! So, in today’s blog we I have put together a list of 35 adjectives you must know to describe EMOTIONS.
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Happy
noun: happiness
definition: showing pleasure and contentment
I just got a new job. I am so happy!
afraid/scared/frightened
noun: fear
definition: you are worried about your health and safety because something is dangerous
I am afraid of spiders.
I’m so scared that someone is going to rob my house while I’m on holiday.
Sad
noun: sadness
definition: feeling unhappy
My grandma died. I am so sad.
Amused
noun: amusement
definition: you think something is funny/entertaining
The children were so amused while watching the dog chase the cat.
Bored
noun: boredom
definition: you are not happy because there is nothing interesting to do
I’ve been waiting for my train for 30 minutes. I am so bored.
Confident
noun: confidence
definition: you feel sure of yourself
My job interview went very well. I am confident that I will get the job.
Suspicious
noun: suspicion
definition: you think you cannot trust something
My boyfriend keeps working late. I’m a bit suspicious. There might be another woman.
Anxious
noun: anxiety
definition: you feel nervous and worried about something
Today I get the results from my blood test so I’m feeling a bit anxious.
Surprised
noun: surprise
definition: you didn’t expect something, you feel shocked
I was so surprised to see that my husband had cleaned the entire kitchen!
Curious
noun: curiosity
definition: you are interested and want to discover more information
I’m really curious who is going to be promoted next. Do you think it’s Jim?
Envious
noun: envy
definition: you want what someone else has
I’m so envious of your new house. It’s beautiful.
Jealous
noun: jealousy
definition: you have negative feelings because someone else has something you want
I think Mary is jealous of you because you are richer and more beautiful.
Miserable
noun: misery
definition: you feel unhappy and uncomfortable
I’m absolutely miserable! It’s raining, I’m cold, and I’m hungry!
Confused
noun: confusion
definition: you don’t understand something
I am so confused. I don’t understand the difference between the past simple and present perfect.
Angry
noun: anger
definition: you feel very negative and may become aggressive
I can’t believe you broke my laptop! I am so angry.
Ashamed
noun: shame
definition: to feel deeply embarrassed and guilty
In front of everyone, I told my mom that I didn’t love her. Why did I do that? I’m so ashamed.
Indifferent
noun: indifference
definition: you are not interested in something, you don’t really care
I’m indifferent to politics. I don’t really care about the elections.
Determined
noun: determination
definition: you feel very strongly about a goal
I am so determined to lose 5 kilos. I will do this before summer!
Depressed
noun: depression
definition: you are deeply unhappy for long periods of time
After my son was born, I was depressed for six months. I didn’t even want to get out of bed.
Enraged
noun: rage
definition: extremely angry
My father was enraged when he found out that I had used his credit card to get a tattoo.
Interested
noun: interest
definition: you want to discover more information on something you like
I’m interested in learning Italian. Do you know anyplace that has Italian courses?
Shy
noun: shyness
definition: you are uncomfortable in front of other people
I don’t like going to parties. I’m really shy so it’s difficult for me to speak in front of other people.
Hopeful
noun: hope
definition: you think very positively about something in the future
I’m hopeful that our business will do better next month.
Stubborn
noun: stubbornness
definition: you are not willing to change
My wife is so stubborn. She refuses to get her eyes checked, even though she knows she needs glasses.
Guilty
noun: guilt
definition: you feel bad because you know you have done something wrong
- I forgot to go to my daughter’s tennis match.
- I feel so guilty.
- I promised her that I would go, but I didn’t.
Embarrassed
noun: embarrassment
definition: you feel foolish/stupid in front of other people
In the middle of the business meeting, someone had to tell me that I had spinach stuck in my teeth. I felt so embarrassed.
Disgusted
noun: disgust
definition: you think something is gross
I was so disgusted when my cat dragged a dead rabbit into the house.
Proud
noun: pride
definition: you feel very good about your actions
I’m so proud that I passed the IELTS exam with a 7!
Ecstatic
noun: ecstasy
definition: extremely happy
Wow, you should have seen Daniel when he found out he got the promotion. He was ecstatic.
Lonely
noun: loneliness
definition: you feel sad because you are alone
I know university is supposed to be exciting, but I feel so lonely without my parents.
Frustrated
noun: frustration
definition: you feel anger because something isn’t happening the way you want it to
I’ve been on the phone all morning with this client and they keep disagreeing with me. I am so frustrated with them.
Smug
noun: smugness
definition: you feel proud in a negative way
I hate how smug Sarah is. I know she’s the boss’ favourite, but she is just so… smug about it.
Relieved
noun: relief
definition: you feel happy because something negative is actually positive
I am so relieved I passed the exam. Phew! I seriously thought I was going to fail.
Shocked
noun: shock
definition: extremely surprised
What? You’re pregnant again? I’m shocked! You just had a baby two months ago!
Skeptical/sceptical
noun: skepticism/scepticism
definition: you doubt whether something is true or not
I’m sceptical of horoscopes, but sometimes it’s creepy how accurate they are.
