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List of Abstract Nouns

1. Joy - Happiness
2. Anguish - Suffering
3. Empathy – Compassion- Pity – Sympathy- Concern- Understanding
4. Gratitude - Thankfulness
5. Contentment – Satisfaction -Gratification - Fulfillment
6. Melancholy – Sadness- - Dejection
7. Serenity - Calmness
8. Anxiety – Fear- Dread – Worry- Apprehension
9. Disgust – Revulsion - Abhorrence
10. Regret – Sorrow – Penitence—– Repentance- Contriteness
11. Anticipation – Excitement- Thrill
12. Confusion - Bewilderment
13. Contempt – Disdain- Scorn
14. Tenderness – Affection- Fondness
15. Courage - Bravery
16. Jealousy - Envy
17. Guilt - Remorse
18. Apathy – Indifference- Disinterest
19. Grief – Mourning- Pain
20. Pride - Self-esteem- Arrogance
21. Shock – Astonishment- Dismay – Alarm
22. Hope - Optimism
23. Bliss – Ecstasy- Rapture- Glee
24. Desperation - Helplessness
25. Adoration – Devotion - Worship
26. Hesitation – Uncertainty - Indecision
27. Sarcasm – Mockery - Irony
28. Triumph - Victory
29. Vulnerability - Insecurity
30. Zeal – Enthusiasm- Eagerness – Ardor- Fervor-- Passion
31. Disconnection - Alienation
32. Displeasure – Unhappiness- Discontent – Irritation- Disappointment – Defeat
33. Hopelessness – Despair- Desperation - Desolation
34. Disapproval - Censure
35. Disbelief – Skepticism -
36. Yearning – Desire-Craving- Longing- Nostalgia
37. Tolerance - Acceptance
38. Astonishment – Wonder- Curiosity- Surprise - Amazement
39. Hatred – Loathing - Hostility
40. Vulnerability - Fragility
41. Fright - Horror
42. Elation – Euphoria- Rhapsody- Jubilation

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43. Hysteria - Panic
44. Shame - Embarrassment
45. Bitterness - Resentment
46. Loneliness – Solitude - Isolation
47. Tenderness – Warmth- Gentleness
48. Frustration – Aggravation – Vexation – Irritation- Annoyance - Irritation
49. Awe - Reverence
50. Boredom - Monotony
51. Admiration - Respect
52. Amusement – Laughter
53. Devastation- Destruction- Demolition- Annihilation- Ruin

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