Emotions and Moods Vocabulary

Amused

Feeling entertained or finding something funny.

Appalled

Filled with shock or dismay, often in reaction to something unpleasant.

Astonished

Greatly surprised or impressed; amazed.

Awe

A feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder.

Brooding

Showing deep, serious, or contemplative thoughts, often with a gloomy expression.

Combative

Eager to fight or argue.

Quarrelsome

Involving or likely to cause disagreements or fights.

Composed

Calm and in control of emotions, especially in a challenging situation.

Serene

Calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

Curious

Eager to know or learn something.

Delighted

Feeling great pleasure or satisfaction.

Satisfied

Contented; pleased with what has been received or accomplished.

Content

Feeling satisfied or at ease.

Stunned

Unable to move or think clearly due to shock.

Overjoyed

Extremely joyful or happy.

Thrilled

Extremely pleased and excited.

Upbeat

Cheerful and optimistic.

Enthusiastic

Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

Determined

Having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.

Decisive

Making decisions quickly and effectively.

Indecisive

Not able to make a decision.

Exhausted

Extremely tired.

Exhilarated

Filled with excitement and energy.

Gratitude

The quality of being thankful.

Grateful

Feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful.

Disgust

A strong feeling of revulsion or disapproval.

Hatred

Intense dislike or ill will.

Loathing

A feeling of intense aversion or disgust.

Hopeful

Feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event.

Hysterical

Excessively and uncontrollably emotional.

Modest

Having a moderate estimate of one’s own abilities or worth.

Shy

Showing nervousness or timidity in the company of other people.

Humble

Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance.

Silly

Lacking in seriousness or common sense.

Sneaky

Cunning or deceitful, often in a way that is secretly mischievous.

Weepy

Likely to cry or shed tears.

Withdrawn

Retreating from social interaction.

Alarmed

Feeling a sudden sense of danger or worry.

Anxious

Experiencing worry or unease.

Ashamed

Feeling shame or guilt.

Bitter

Feeling hurt, angry, or resentful.

Miserable

Very unhappy.

Depressed

In a state of general unhappiness or despondency.

Disappointed

Sad or displeased because someone or something has failed to fulfill one’s hopes or expectations.

Wretched

In a very unhappy or unfortunate state.

Disillusioned

Having lost trust or faith in something.

Exasperated

Irritated intensely; infuriated.

Annoyed

Feeling slight irritation.

Indignant

Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Outraged

Feeling or expressing strong anger.

Furious

Extremely angry.

Envious

Feeling or showing jealousy.

Evil

Profoundly immoral and wicked.

Humiliated

Made to feel ashamed or foolish.

Offended

Feeling upset or annoyed as a result of a perceived insult.

Guilty

Feeling responsible or regretting a offense or wrongdoing.

Innocent

Not guilty of a crime or offense.

Moody

Given to unpredictable changes of mood, especially sudden bouts of gloominess.

Powerless

Unable to do anything to help oneself or others.

Washed up

Having lost life, strength, or vitality.

Imperfect

Not perfect; having flaws or shortcomings.

Incapable

Not able to do something.

Overwhelmed

Feeling buried or drowned by responsibilities.

Desperate

Having lost all hope.

Bashful

Shyly and easily embarrassed.

Frightened

Made afraid.

Horrified

Filled with horror; shocked.

Terrified

Extremely scared.

Sorrowful

Feeling or showing grief.

Awkward

Causing difficulty; hard to deal with.

Cautious

Careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.

Baffled

Completely bewildered or perplexed.

Speechless

Unable to speak due to shock or amazement.

Disturbed

Upset or worried.

Frustrated

Feeling annoyed or less confident because of inability to achieve something.

Perplexed

Completely baffled.

Neglected

Suffering a lack of appropriate care.

Touched

Emotionally affected.

Ill-tempered

Bad-tempered; easily angered.

Be over the moon

To be extremely happy.

Be down in the dumps

Feeling depressed or sad.

Blow your top

To become very angry.

Be on edge

Feeling tense or nervous.

Something gets on your nerves

To irritate or annoy someone.

Be green with envy