Words to Describe Feelings and Emotions
If you're at a loss for words to communicate how you're feeling, we've got over 600 words to describe them.
A Acceptance
Accepting
Accommodating
Admiration
Adoration
Affection
Afraid
Aggravation
Aggressive
Aggrieved
Agitated
Agitation
Agony
Agreeable
Alarm
Alarmed
Alienation
Amazed
Amazement
Ambiguous
Ambivalent
Amused
Amusement
Anger
Angry
Anguish
Annoyance
Annoyed
Antagonistic
Anticipation
Anxiety
Anxious
Apathetic
Apprehension
Apprehensive
Arrogant
Ashamed
Assertive
Assured
Astonished
Astonishment
Astounded
Attachment
Attentive
Attraction
Awe
Awful | B Bad
Beleaguered
Bereaved
Bewildered
Bewitched
Bitterness
Blase
Bliss
Blue
Bold
Bored
Boredom
Bothered
Brave | C Calculating
Calm
Capable
Capricious
Careful
Caring
Casual
Cautious
Certain
Charged
Charmed
Charming
Cheerful
Cheery
Chipper
Churlish
Closeness
Clumsy
Collected
Combative
Comfortable
Compassionate
Competitive
Complacent
Compliant
Composed
Compulsive
Conceited
Concerned
Condemned
Confident
Conflicted
Confused
Conscientious
Conservative
Considerate
Conspicuous
Contempt
Contemptible
Content
Contentment
Convivial
Cool
Cooperative
Courageous
Covetous
Crabby
Crazed
Crazy
Creative
Creepy
Critical
Cross
Cruel
Curious
Cynical | D Dangerous
Dazzled
Debilitated
Defeated
Defensive
Defiance
Defiant
Dejected
Delighted
Delightful
Demeaned
Dependence
Depressed
Desire
Destructive
Determined
Devious
Devoted
Dictatorial
Diffident
Disappointed
Disappointment
Disapproval
Discontent
Disdainful
Disenchanted
Disgust
Disgusted
Disillusioned
Disinterested
Dislike
Dismay
Displeasure
Dissatisfied
Distracted
Distraction
Distraught
Distress
Distressed
Disturbed
Diverse
Dizzy
Dominant
Downcast
Dread
Dull | E Eager
Earnest
Easy-Going
Ecstasy
Ecstatic
Edgy
Elated
Elation
Embarrassed
Embarrassment
Emotion
Emotional
Empathetic
Enamored
Enchanted
Enchanting
Encouraging
Energetic
Enjoyment
Enraged
Enraptured
Enthralled
Enthusiasm
Enthusiastic
Envious
Envy
Equanimity
Euphoria
Euphoric
Evil
Exasperation
Excited
Exhausted
Expectant
Explosive
Extroverted
Exuberant |
F Fair
Faithful
Fantastic
Fascinated
Fatalistic
Fear
Fearful
Ferocious
Ferocity
Fierce
Fine
Flabbergasted
Flexible
Flipped-Out
Flummoxed
Flustered
Focused
Fondness
Foolish
Forgiving
Forlorn
Fortunate
Frantic
Friendly
Fright
Frightened
Frustrated
Frustration
Funny
Furious
Furtive
Fury | G Generous
Gentle
Glad
Gleeful
Gloating
Gloomy
Glorious
Glum
Good
Grateful
Greedy
Grief
Grieving
Grim
Grouchy
Grumpy
Guilt
Guilty | H Happiness
Happy
Harassed
Harried
Healthy
Helpful
Helpless
Heroic
Hesitant
Hilarious
Homesick
Hopeful
Hopeless
Horror
Hostile
Hostility
Humble
Humiliation
Humorous
Hungry
Hurt
Hysteria
Hysterical | I Idealistic
Ignorant
Ill
Ill-Tempered
Impartial
Impolite
Imprudent
Indifferent
Indignant
Infatuated
Infuriated
Insecurity
Insensitive
Insightful
Inspired
Insulted
Intense
Interested
Intimidated
Intolerant
Introverted
Irascible
Irritation
Isolation
Itchy J Jaded
Jealous
Jittery
Jolliness
Jolly
Jovial
Joviality
Joy
Joyful
Joyous
Jubilant
Jubilation
Jumpy | K Keen
Kind
Kindhearted
Kindly L Lackadaisical
Languid
Lazy
Liberal
Like
Liking
Lively
Livid
Loathing
Loneliness
Lonely
Longing
Love
Lovely
Loving
Loyal
Lucky
Lulled
Lust |
M Mad
Magical
Magnificent
Malevolent
Malicious
Melancholy
Merry
Misery
Modesty
Mortification
Morose
Motivated
Mysterious | N Nasty
Naughty
Neediness
Needy
Negative
Neglected
Nervous
Nervy
Nice
Nutty | O Obedient
Obnoxious
Obstinate
Open
Opinionated
Optimism
Ornery
Outgoing
Outrage
Outrageous | P Panic
Panicky
Passion
Passionate
Passive
Patient
Peaceful
Pensive
Perfect
Perky
Perturbed
Pessimism
Petrified
Petulant
Pity
Placid
Pleasant
Pleased
Powerful
Precocious
Prejudicial
Prepared
Pride
Prideful
Proud
Pushy | Q Quarrelsome
Queasy
Querulous
Quick-Witted
Quiet
Quirky
Quivering R Rage
Rancorous
Rapture
Rational
Raucous
Ready
Reasonable
Reckless
Reflective
Rejection
Relaxed
Relief
Relieved
Reluctant
Remorse
Remorseful
Repentance
Repugnant
Repulsive
Resentment
Resigned
Resilient
Resolute
Resourceful
Respectful
Responsible
Responsive
Restless
Restorative
Reverent
Revulsion
Roused
Rude
Ruthless |
S Sad
Sadness
Safe
Sarcastic
Sardonic
Satisfaction
Scared
Scary
Scorn
Scornful
Seething
Self-Assured
Self-Congratulatory
Selfish
Self-Satisfied
Sensible
Sensitive
Sentimentality
Serene
Serenity
Shaky
Shame
Shivering
Shock
Shocked
Sickly
Silly
Simple
Sleepy
Smiling
Smug
Sober
Solemn
Somber
Soothed
Soothing
Sore
Sorrow
Sorry
Sour
Speechless
Spellbound
Spite
Splendid
Spooked
Stern
Stingy
Stoical
Stressed
Stunned
Subdued
Submission
Successful
Suffering
Sullen
Superior
Supportive
Surly
Surprise
Surprised
Suspicious
Sweet
Sympathetic
Sympathy | T Tactful
Tenacious
Tenderness
Tense
Terrible
Terrific
Terror
Testy
Thankful
Thoughtful
Thoughtless
Threatening
Thrill
Timidity
Timorous
Tired
Tolerant
Torment
Tranquil
Treacherous
Trembling
Triumphant
Troubled
Trust
Truthful | U Ultimate
Uncivil
Uncomfortable
Uncouth
Uneasy
Unethical
Unfair
Unhappiness
Unhappy
Uninspired
Unique
Unmannerly
Unnerved
Unrefined
Unruffled
Unsavory
Unworthy
Uplifting
Upset
Uptight V Vain
Vanity
Venal
Vengeful
Versatile
Vexed
Vicious
Victorious
Vigilance
Vigilant
Vigorous
Vile
Villainous
Virtuous
Vivacious
Volatile
Vulnerable | W Warm
Waspish
Watchfulness
Weak
Weariness
Weary
Welcoming
Wicked
Wild
Willing
Wise
Wishful
Wishy-Washy
Wistful
Witty
Woe
Woeful
Wonder
Wonderful
Worried
Worrying
Worthy
Wrathful Y Youthful Z Zany
Zeal
Zealous
Zest |
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