Describing emotions or reactions (terms and meanings)

Ecstatic

Feeling or expressing overwhelming joy or happiness

Disillusioned

Disappointed because something is not as good as one believed it to be

Despondent

In low spirits; hopeless or disheartened

Exasperated

Intensely irritated or frustrated (angry)

Apathetic

Showing little or no emotion, interest, or concern

The crowd was apathetic during the meeting, showing no interest in the important decisions being made.

Fervent

Showing passionate intensity Her fervent dedication to environmental conservation led her to spend countless hours organising community cleanups.

Confounded / Bewildered

Perplexed, often by something unexpected

I was confounded/bewildered by the strange turn of events, unable to understand how everything had gone wrong so quickly.

Euphoric

Extremely happy, excited, or elated

The team was euphoric after their victory, celebrating their hard-earned championship win late into the night.

Apprehensive

Anxious or fearful that something bad will happen

Indignation (noun) / indignant (adjective)

A feeling of anger or annoyance by what is perceived as unfair treatment

She felt indignant when her colleague took credit for her idea, unable to hide her anger at the injustice.

Exulant

Feeling or showing triumph or elation

The exultant cheers from the crowd filled the stadium as the athlete crossed the finish line first.

Jaded

Tired or worn out, often due to overexposure or disappointment

After years of working in the same job, he felt jaded, no longer excited by the challenges that once inspired him.

Dismayed (feeling of dismay)

shocked, surprised, or disheartened by something unexpected

I was dismayed to see how much the neighbourhood had changed over the years, with so many businesses closing down.

Grief-stricken

Overwhelmed with deep sorrow or sadness

The family was grief-stricken after the sudden passing of their beloved grandmother, finding it hard to cope with the loss.

Impassive

Showing no emotion or feeling

The judge remained impassive during the defendant’s testimony, showing no sign of emotion or bias.

Rapturous

full of great joy, enthusiasm, or delight

The audience gave a rapturous applause at the end of the performance, deeply moved by the actor's talent.