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Emotions & Mental States Vocabulary
Words describing feelings, moods, and psychological conditions
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melancholy
/ˈmɛɫənˌkɑɫi/a deep, pensive sadness
“A sense of melancholy settled over him as he read the old letters.”
ennui
/ɛˈnui/a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from boredom
“Ennui set in after weeks of quarantine with nothing to do.”
malaise
/mæˈɫeɪz/a general feeling of discomfort, uneasiness, or illness
“A malaise hung over the office after the layoffs were announced.”
languor
/ˈlæŋɡər/the state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy
“The summer heat induced a pleasant languor.”
lethargy
/ˈɫɛθɝdʒi/a lack of energy and enthusiasm
“The medication caused lethargy as a side effect.”
torpor
/ˈtɔɹpɝ/a state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy
“The long meeting left everyone in a torpor.”
apathy
/ˈæpəθi/lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
“Voter apathy contributed to the low turnout.”
indifference
/ˌɪnˈdɪfɝəns/lack of interest, concern, or sympathy
“His indifference to her problems hurt deeply.”
euphoria
/juˈfɔɹiə/a feeling of intense excitement and happiness
“Euphoria swept through the crowd when the team scored.”
elation
/ɪˈɫeɪʃən/great happiness and exhilaration
“She felt elation upon hearing the good news.”
rapture
/ˈɹæptʃɝ/a feeling of intense pleasure or joy
“The audience listened in rapture to the symphony.”
ecstasy
/ˈɛkstəsi/an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joy
“Winning the championship filled him with ecstasy.”
bliss
/ˈbɫɪs/perfect happiness; great joy
“The couple lived in bliss during their honeymoon.”
serenity
/sɝˈɛnəti/the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled
“She found serenity in her morning meditation practice.”
tranquility
/tɹæŋˈkwɪɫɪti/the quality or state of being calm and peaceful
“The tranquility of the lake at dawn was breathtaking.”
anxiety
/æŋˈzaɪəti/a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease
“Anxiety about the exam kept her awake at night.”
trepidation
/ˌtɹɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/a feeling of fear or agitation about something
“He approached the interview with trepidation.”
consternation
/ˌkɑnstɝˈneɪʃən/feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected
“The announcement caused consternation among employees.”
perturbation
/ˌpɝtɝˈbeɪʃən/anxiety; mental uneasiness; a disturbance
“The news caused great perturbation in the markets.”
ambivalence
/æmˈbɪvəɫəns/the state of having mixed feelings about something
“She felt ambivalence about accepting the promotion.”
nostalgia
/nɔˈstæɫdʒə/a sentimental longing for the past
“Looking at old photos filled him with nostalgia.”
wistful
/ˈwɪstfəɫ/having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing
“She had a wistful look as she watched the train leave.”
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