Feelings and emotions

Positive emotions

When you feel 1 joyful, you’re happy, perhaps because you’ve heard some
good news.

• She felt joyful when she received the unexpected gift from her friend.

When you’re 2 excited, you’re happy because you’ re looking forward to

something that is going to happen in the future.

• The children were excited about their upcoming trip to Disneyland.

If you’re 3 content, you’re not extremely happy, but you feel quite satisfied.

• After a satisfying meal, he went back to work, feeling content.

When you’re 4 grateful, you feel thankful for something you have or that
someone has done.

• She was grateful for the support and kindness shown to her during
difficult times.

When you’re 5 proud, you feel respect for yourself, often because of
something you or someone close to you has achieved.

• He was proud of his daughter’s achievements in school.

If you’re 6 confident, you believe in yourself and are not worried about failure.

• With thorough preparation, she walked into the interview room

feeling confident.

When you’re 7 hopeful, you have hope and believe that it is possible for
something good to happen.

• Despite the challenges, she remained hopeful that things would improve.

If you’re 8 relieved, you feel pleased because you have avoided a difficult or
unpleasant situation.

• After weeks of uncertainty, he was relieved to hear the good news about
his health.
Negative emotions

When you’re 9 offended, you feel angry or hurt by something someone has
said or done to you.

• She was offended by the rude remark made by her coworker during the
meeting.

If you’re 10 anxious, you feel worried or uneasy about something.

• She felt very anxious about giving a presentation, but it went well.

When you’re 11 frustrated, you feel annoyed because something is not

working or happening the way you want it to.

• After hours of trying to assemble the complicated furniture, he

grew frustrated.

If you’re 12 disappointed, you’re unhappy because something was not as

good as you thought it would be.

• She was disappointed when the concert she had been looking forward to
was canceled.

Feeling 13 guilty means that you feel bad for something you did wrong.

• She felt guilty for eating sweets, especially since she had promised herself
to stick to a healthy diet.

When you’re 14 nervous, you feel worried about a stressful situation that is
going to arise in the future.

• She felt nervous before her job interview, but she prepared thoroughly.

If you’re 15 upset, it means you’re sad because of something that has

happened.

• Learning about the earthquake on the news left her feeling upset.

When you’re 16 depressed, you feel unhappy and have little hope.

• After the loss of her pet, she felt depressed for months.
Neutral emotions

When you’re 1 calm, you feel relaxed, and are not worried about anything.

• She took a deep breath and tried to stay calm during the stressful
meeting.

If you are 2 indifferent, you have no feelings about or interest in something.

• He seemed indifferent to the news, as if it didn’t matter to him at all.

If you’re 3 bored, it means you’re uninterested in what is happening around

you.

• The long lecture left him feeling bored and uninterested.

When you’re 4 curious, you want to know more about something.

• Her curious nature led her to explore new places whenever she had the
chance.

If you’re 5 tired, you don’t have a lot of energy and may want to sleep.

• After a hard workout at the gym, she was tired and ready to rest.

When you’re 6 relaxed, you feel free because nothing is worrying you.

• The spa day left her feeling completely relaxed and rejuvenated.

7 Puzzled means you’re confused about something that is happening or has

happened.

• She furrowed his brow, puzzled by the mysterious message.

8 Neutral means you have no strong preferences or opinions about

something.

• She tried to remain neutral and not take sides in the argument.

If you’re 9 reserved, you keep your feelings to yourself.

• He was reserved and didn’t often share his feelings or personal thoughts
with others.
When you’re 10 satisfied, you’re pleased because you got what you desired.

• He felt satisfied after completing the challenging report.

Intense emotions

When you’re 11 ecstatic, you feel incredibly happy, usually because

something good has happened.

• She was absolutely ecstatic when she received the news that she had
been accepted into her dream university.

If you’re 12 furious, you are extremely angry about something.

• She was furious when she discovered that someone had accidentally
deleted all of her important work files from the computer.

When you’re 13 terrified, you’re very scared, so something is really

frightening you.

• He was terrified of heights, so climbing to the top of the tower was a major
challenge.

When you’re 14 exhilarated, something makes you feel thrilled and excited.

• After her first experience jumping out of an airplane, she

felt exhilarated and proud of her accomplishment.

15 Devastated means extremely sad, so if you’re feeling this way, something

very upsetting has happened.

• Hearing the news of her grandmother’s passing left her devastated and in
tears.

If you’re feeling 16 overwhelmed, something has affected you deeply,

causing you to feel very emotional.

• Juggling work, school, and family responsibilities, she often

felt overwhelmed by the stress.

When you’re 17 desperate, you’ve lost all hope, and are feeling very down.
 • With no money and nowhere to go, he felt desperate and reached out to a
local shelter for help.

If you’re 18 hysterical, you’re in a state of uncontrolled excitement, anger, or

panic.

• When the project deadline was suddenly moved up by a week without

previous notice, she became hysterical.

When you’re 19 stunned, you’re too shocked to express any emotion, usually
because of bad news.

• After receiving the award, she was too stunned to speak, her mouth
hanging open in amazement.

If you’re 20 bewildered, you’re extremely confused, and are unable to

understand a situation.

• Lost in the unfamiliar city, she looked around bewildered, trying to find her
way back to the hotel.

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In this pre-advanced vocabulary lesson about Feelings and Emotions, you
will learn various adjectives used to discuss how we feel. Check the
explanation to familiarize yourself with the expressions before doing the
exercises.

Exercise 1

Choose the correct option for each gap.

1. Tara was too _____ to speak when she heard the shocking news.
a.ecstatic
b.calm
c.proud
d.stunned
2. Although the rest of the family had strong opinions about the matter, Maud
felt quite _____.
a.calm
b.indifferent
c.hysterical
d.relieved
3. 3Everything had gone exactly as planned, and I felt very _____.
a.satisfied
b.overwhelmed
c.bewildered
d.terrified
4. 4Maria was _____ by her husband’s insensitive comments about her weight.
a.relaxed
b.exhilarated
c.anxious
d.offended
5. 5I opened my wife’s diary because I was _____ to find out what she’d
written about me.
a.calm
b.furious
c.curious
d.proud
6. Agnes was _____ to hear how her husband’s surgery had gone.
a.tired
b.exhilarated
c.anxious
d.calm
7. 7We felt very _____ when we told our first grandchild had been born.
a.nervous
b.joyful
c.upset
d.bored
8. 8Frances was very _____, so I lent her my handkerchief to dry her eyes.
a.upset
b.exhilarated
c.bewildered
d.proud
9. 9Ken was _____ that he’d done well in the exam because he’d known every
single answer.
a.calm
b.nervous
c.confident
d.devastated
10. 10Tony’s unsuccessful attempts to fix the WiFi connection had left him
quite _____.
a.stunned
b.frustrated
c.nervous
d.content
Check your answers:
1➪ When you’re stunned, you’re too shocked to express any emotion, usually
because of bad news.
2➪ If you are indifferent, you have no feelings about or interest in something.
3➪When you’re satisfied, you’re pleased because you got what you desired.
4➪ When you’re offended, you feel angry or hurt by something someone has
said or done to you.
5➪ When you’re curious, you want to know more about something.
6➪ If you’re anxious, you feel worried or uneasy about something.
7➪ When you feel joyful, you’re happy, perhaps because you’ve heard some
good news.
8➪ If you’re upset, it means you’re sad because of something that has
happened.
9➪ If you’re confident, you believe in yourself and are not worried about
failure.
10➪ When you’re frustrated, you feel annoyed because something is not
working or happening the way you want it to.
Exercise 2

Choose the most suitable option to complete each sentence. You can use each
option ONLY ONCE.

1. Sally was…………………………………. after being robbed, and nobody could calm her
down.
2. After working a 14-hour shift, Bob was very……………………………………
3. I felt………………………… when I made it to the station just in time to catch my
train.
4. Luke was…………………………….. by the math problem. He couldn't understand why
he could not get it right.
5. Everyone else was nervous about the exam, but Tom was very………………………..
6. Ann was…………………………………. when she found out her son had been skipping
school all term. She wouldn't stop yelling at him
7. Sara is quite………………………………., so it’s hard to know how she’s feeling.
8. Nick was very…………………………… of his son for doing so well in his exams.
9. Frida felt…………………………………… after eating all her young son's chocolates.
10. We were a bit…………………………………. with our meal. We’d expected it to be better.
Check your answers:
1. If you’re hysterical, you’re in a state of uncontrolled excitement, anger, or
panic.
2. If you’re tired, you don’t have a lot of energy and may want to sleep.
3. If you’re relieved, you feel pleased because you have avoided a difficult
or unpleasant situation.
4. Puzzled means you’re confused about something that is happening or
has happened.
5. When you’re relaxed, you feel free because nothing is worrying you.
6. If you’re furious, you are extremely angry about something.
7. If you’re reserved, you keep your feelings to yourself.
8. When you’re proud, you feel respect for yourself, often because of
something you or someone close to you has achieved.
9. Feeling guilty means that you feel bad for something you did wrong.
10. If you’re disappointed, you’re unhappy because something was not as
good as you thought it would be.
Exercise 3
Complete the sentences using words from the box. You can use each word ONLY
ONCE.
bewildered – bored – calm – depressed – devastated – ecstatic – excited –
hopeful – neutral – terrified
1. Sandra was absolutely………………………………. when her fiancé got down on his
knees and proposed to her.
2. We were all………………………………. when our beloved dog, Richard, passed away.
3. Cara was………………………………… when she woke from her coma, as she had no
idea where she was.
4. Though they wanted us to take sides in their argument, we remained
…………………………………………...
5. Months of unsuccessful job hunting had left Gary quite ……………………………..
6. Although the rest of the family was frantic with worry, Edith remained
………………………………………………
7. I was absolutely…………………………… when I saw the shark swimming towards me.
8. The children were really………………………………… when they found out we were
taking them to the zoo.
9. We were all so …………………………. during the lesson that some of us even fell
asleep.
10. Even though John is very ill, we are……………………………. that he’ll make a full
recovery.
Check your answers:
1. When you’re ecstatic, you feel incredibly happy, usually because
something good has happened.
2. Devastated means extremely sad, so if you’re feeling this way,
something very upsetting has happened.
3. If you’re bewildered, you’re extremely confused, and are unable to
understand a situation.
4. Neutral means you have no strong preferences or opinions about
something.
5. When you’re depressed, you feel unhappy and have little hope
6. When you’re calm, you feel relaxed, and are not worried about anything.
7. When you’re terrified, you’re very scared, so something is really
frightening you.
8. When you’re excited, you’re happy because you’ re looking forward to
something that is going to happen in the future.
9. If you’re bored, it means you’re uninterested in what is happening
around you.
10. When you’re hopeful, you have hope and believe that it is possible for
something good to happen.