Emotional Vocabulary Expansion Guide

Vocabulary study cards covering emotional terminology categorized across core emotions (Happy, Sad, Angry, Afraid, Ashamed) and intensity tiers (High, Medium, Low).

Elated

Extremely happy and excited; overjoyed.

Dejected

Sad and dispirited; downcast or disheartened.

Seething

Filled with intense, suppressed anger or rage.

Petrified

So frightened that one is unable to move or think.

Exuberant

Filled with lively energy, excitement, and enthusiasm.

Ecstatic

Feeling overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.

Agonized

Experiencing severe mental or physical pain and distress.

Sorrowful

Feeling or showing deep sadness, grief, or regret.

Irate

Feeling or characterized by great rage and anger.

Outraged

Fiercely angry or shocked by a gross injustice.

Frantic

Wild or distraught with fear, panic, or passion.

Mortified

Extremely embarrassed, humiliated, or ashamed.

Gratified

Feeling pleased or satisfied by praise, success, or reward.

Somber

Dark, gloomy, solemn, or serious in mood.

Melancholy

A pensive, gentle feeling of sadness with no clear cause.

Agitated

Feeling troubled, nervous, restless, or irritated.

Apprehensive

Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Intimidated

Frightened or overwhelmed, especially into submission.

Unworthy

Lacking value, merit, or deservingness.

Secretive

Inclined to conceal feelings or intentions from others.

Contented

Peacefully happy, satisfied, and at ease.

Mellow

Relaxed, calm, and free from tension or irritation.

Perturbed

Feeling anxious, unsettled, or slightly annoyed.

Touchy

Oversensitive and easily offended or upset.

Timid

Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.

Bashful

Reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy or modest.