You can see a simple and long list of words that can be used to improve your vocabulary. It has been conveyed by the researchers that with a better emotional vocabulary you can develop better emotional skills. This would help you to understand yourself and the world around you.
We have segmented words based on the type of emotion they represent.
1. Anger and Apathy Vocabulary Words
| Annoyed | Apathetic | Bored | Cold |
| Crabby | Cranky | Critical | Cross |
| Detached | Frustrated | Impatient | Irritated |
| Peeved | Rankled | Aggravated | Angry |
| Antagonized | Arrogant | Exasperated | Incensed |
| Indignant | Inflamed | Mad | Offended |
| Resentful | Sarcastic | Aggressive | Appalled |
| Belligerent | Bitter | Contemptuous | Furious |
| Hateful | Livid | Menacing | Outraged |
| Ranting | Raving | Seething | Spiteful |
| Vicious | Violent | Vengeful | Vindictive |
You can always explore for more adjectives to describe your anger in writing.
2. Fear and Anxiety Vocabulary Words
You can use the following list of words to express your fear and anxiety.
| Afraid | Alarmed | Aversive | Distrustful |
| Unsettled | Wary | Worried | Anxious |
| Shaky | Startled | Suspicious | Unnerved |
| Jumpy | Nervous | Perturbed | Rattled |
| Phobic | Shocked | Terrorized | Fearful |
| Horrified | Panicked | Paralyzed | Petrified |
| Alert | Apprehensive | Cautious | Concerned |
| Curious | Disoriented | Doubtful | Edgy |
| Fidgety | Hesitant | Indecisive | Insecure |
| Instinctive | Intuitive | Leery | Pensive |
| Shy | Timid | Uneasy | Watchful |
3. Happiness and Joy Vocabulary Words
| Amused | Calm | Encouraged | Friendly |
| Hopeful | Inspired | Open | Cheerful |
| Contented | Excited | Fulfilled | Glad |
| Gleeful | Gratified | Happy | Joyful |
| Lively | Merry | Optimistic | Playful |
| Pleased | Proud | Rejuvenated | Satisfied |
| Blissful | Elated | Enthralled | Euphoric |
| Giddy | Jubilant | Overjoyed | Radiant |
| Rapturous | Thrilled | Overconfident | Healthy |
You can always look for more adjectives to describe your happiness, and feeling of contentment and joy.
4. Sadness, Depression and Grief Vocabulary Words
| Contemplative | Disappointed | Disconnected | Distracted |
| Grounded | Listless | Low | Regretful |
| Wistful | Dejected | Discouraged | Dispirited |
| Down | Drained | Forlon | Gloomy |
| Grieving | Melancholy | Mournful | Sad |
| Sorrowful | Weepy | Anguished | Bereaved |
| Bleak | Depressed | Despairing | Despondent |
| Heartbroken | Hopeless | Inconsolable | Morose |
Keep exploring to find more words and phrases to describe sadness, and your state of depression.
5. Shame and Guilt Vocabulary Words List
If you have done something wrong, you are guilty about it you can use the following list of words to express your feeling of guilt.
| abashed | awkward | discomfited | flushed |
| hesitant | reticent | speechless | withdrawn |
| ashamed | chagrined | contrite | culpable |
| embarrassed | guilty | intimidated | penitent |
| guilty | regretful | remorseful | rueful |
| sheepish | belittled | degraded | demeaned |
| disgraced | guilt-stricken | humiliated | mortified |
| ostracized | ostracized | shamedfaced | stigmatized |
6. Jealousy and Envy Vocabulary Words
Following list of words will help you describe your feeling of jealousy and envy.
| Disbelieving | distrustful | insecure | protective |
| suspicious | vulnerable | covetous | demanding |
| desirous | envious | jealous | threatened |
| avaricious | gluttonous | grasping | greedy |
| possessive | resentful | green with envy | presistently jealous |
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