Here’s a list of emotions and feeling words you can use to describe your experience. This can help when you journal (See How to Keep A Journal article) or to put words to an experience you had. The emotions are grouped into “big” emotions lists like happy, sad, fear, anger, etc., to make it easier to look for a word that describes how you feel.
| Fear | ||
| Dread | Terror | Panic |
| Horrified | Fright | Alarm |
| Anxious | Apprehensive | Nervous |
| Uneasy | Trepidation | Phobia |
| Paranoid | Jitters | Edginess |
| Shaken | Scared | Worried |
| Afraid | Suspicious | Agitated |
| Hesitant | Timid | Shy |
| Trembling | Quaking | Shivering |
| Shuddering | Goosebumps | Cold sweat |
| Hyperventilating | Frozen in fear | Paralyzed |
| Unable to move | Hair standing on end | Heart pounding in chest |
| Mind racing | Sense of impending doom | Feeling trapped |
| Feeling watched | Feeling exposed | Feeling vulnerable |
| Feeling powerless | Feeling helpless | Feeling out of control |
| Feeling overwhelmed | Feeling like something bad is about to happen | Fearing the unknown |
| Anger | ||
| Frustration | Irritation | Annoyance |
| Indignation | Exasperation | Infuriated |
| Bitter | Disgusted | Rage |
| Ire | Fury | Wrathful |
| Outraged | Resentful | Animosity |
| Hatred | Vexation | Aggravation |
| Enraged | Temper | Tantrum |
| Seething | Incensed | Livid |
| Fuming | Burning | Flaring |
| Steaming | Red-faced | Hot-headed |
| Pissed off | Mad | Angry |
| Fierce | Intense | Explosive |
| Ready to explode | Consumed with anger | Beside myself with rage |
| White-hot anger | Blinding rage | Raging inside |
| Beyond reason | Wrathful | Glaring |
| Scowling | Sneering | Snarling |
| Growling | Frowning | Clenched jaw |
| Tightened muscles | Tense body | Pounding heart |
| Racing pulse | Shaking with anger | Quivering with rage |
| Trembling with fury | Clenched fists | Stomping |
| Yelling | Screaming | Shouting |
| Cursing | ||
| Sadness | ||
| Sad | Grief | Sorrow |
| Melancholy | Despair | Despondent |
| Heartache | Misery | Woe |
| Distress | Anguish | Regret |
| Remorse | Sorrowful | Suffering |
| Agony | Lamenting | Mourning |
| Tribulation | Pain | Hurt |
| Dejected | Blue | Downhearted |
| Depressed | Low | Dismal |
| Disheartened | Let down | Gloomy |
| Forlorn | Crestfallen | Desolate |
| Bereft | Heavy-hearted | Tearful |
| Tearful | Weepy | Longing |
| Yearning | Sullen | Somber |
| Morose | Cheerless | Glum |
| Doleful | Sighing | Isolated |
| Lonely | WIthdrawn | Introverted |
| Abandoned | Forsaken | Neglected |
| Rejected | Betrayed | Unloved |
| Unwanted | Alienated | Left out |
| Disconnected | Heartbroken | Crushed |
| Devastated | Disbelief | |
| Disgust | ||
| Disgusted | Dislike | Revulsion |
| Repulsion | Abhorrence | Repugnance |
| Nauseated | Loathing | Aversion |
| Detest | Abomination | Odium |
| Contempt | Disdain | Hatred |
| Antipathy | Animosity | Hostility |
| Enmity | Displeased | Irritating |
| Distasteful | Unpleasant | Sickening |
| Queasiness | Nasty | Gross |
| Offensive | Vile | Off-putting |
| Foul | Dirty | Filthy |
| Gruesome | Grossed out | Turned off |
| Appalled | Disinclined | Snobbish |
| Smug | Rancid | Putrid |
| Noxious | Stink | Rank |
| Trash | Rot | Decay |
| Muck | ||
| Happy | ||
| Joy | Delight | Elated |
| Bliss | Contentment | Pleasure |
| Jubilation | Ecstasy | Exhilarating |
| Glad | Satisfaction | Cheerfulness |
| Exuberance | Felicity | Glee |
| Rapture | Triumph | Euphoria |
| Serenity | Enthusiasm | Zeal |
| Excitement | Thrill | Amusement |
| Laughter | Smiling | Beaming |
| Radiance | Warmth | Love |
| Affectionate | Tenderness | Adoration |
| Fondness | Appreciation | Serendipity |
| Hilarious | Overjoyed | Merriment |
| Rejoicing | Ecstatic | Elated |
| Happy | Buoyant | Jovial |
| Lively | Upbeat | Optimistic |
| Bright | Sunny | Glowing |
| Vibrant | Radiant | Bubbly |
| Carefree | Playful | Relief |
| Free-spirited | Uplifted | Light-hearted |
| Peaceful | Calm | Tranquil |
| Relaxed | Refreshed | Inspired |
| Motivated | Fulfilled | Satisfied |
| Grateful | Thankful | Blessed |
| Fortunate | Charmed | Sentimental |
| Nostalgic | Genuine | Heartfelt |
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