NEGATIVE EMOTION

overwhelmed

unable to handle too much (quá tải cảm xúc/công việc)
Synonyms: overloaded, stressed
Example: I felt overwhelmed trying to balance schoolwork and extracurricular activities.

drained

mentally exhausted (kiệt sức tinh thần)
Synonyms: exhausted, worn out
Example: I felt completely drained after hours of studying.

burnt out

exhausted due to long-term stress (kiệt sức kéo dài)
Synonyms: fatigued, exhausted
Example: I felt burnt out after weeks of intense preparation.

frustrated

annoyed due to failure (bực bội vì thất bại)
Synonyms: irritated, upset
Example: I felt frustrated when I couldn’t express my ideas clearly.

discouraged

losing confidence (mất động lực)
Synonyms: demotivated
Example: I felt discouraged after not seeing improvement.

insecure

lacking confidence (thiếu tự tin)
Synonyms: unsure, doubtful
Example: I felt insecure about my speaking abilities.

self-conscious

worried about others’ opinions (tự ti)
Synonyms: awkward, shy
Example: I felt self-conscious speaking in public.

anxious

worried and nervous (lo lắng)
Synonyms: uneasy, tense
Example: I felt anxious before important exams.

uneasy

slightly worried or uncomfortable (bất an nhẹ)
Synonyms: uncomfortable, anxious
Example: I felt uneasy in unfamiliar environments.

tense

nervous and stressed (căng thẳng)
Synonyms: anxious, stressed
Example: I felt tense before the interview.

under pressure

stressed due to expectations (chịu áp lực)
Synonyms: stressed, tense
Example: I felt under pressure to perform well academically.

on edge

nervous and unable to relax (căng như dây đàn)
Synonyms: tense, anxious
Example: I felt on edge before the test results were announced.

devastated

extremely sad or shocked (suy sụp)
Synonyms: heartbroken, crushed
Example: I was devastated when I didn’t achieve my goal.

heartbroken

extremely sad (tan vỡ cảm xúc)
Synonyms: devastated
Example: I felt heartbroken after losing something important.

miserable

extremely unhappy (rất buồn)
Synonyms: depressed, unhappy
Example: I felt miserable during that stressful period.

bitter

angry and unhappy (uất ức)
Synonyms: resentful
Example: I felt bitter about the unfair situation.

resentful

holding anger over time (oán giận)
Synonyms: bitter
Example: I felt resentful after being treated unfairly.

regretful

feeling sorry about past actions (hối hận)
Synonyms: remorseful
Example: I felt regretful about not trying harder.

guilty

feeling bad for wrongdoing (cảm giác có lỗi)
Synonyms: remorseful
Example: I felt guilty for neglecting my responsibilities.

desperate

feeling strong need or lack of hope (tuyệt vọng)
Synonyms: hopeless, anxious
Example: I felt desperate to improve my performance.