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Emotions
Emotion vocab words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| animosity | hatred; open hostility. |
| apology | an expression of regret for an offense or error. |
| callousness | lack of feeling; insensitivity. |
| deference | courteous respect for another's wish, opinion, or judgement. |
| dismay | to make afraid or discouraged at the prospect of trouble or danger. |
| empathy | understanding another's thoughts and feelings. |
| frantic | wild with anger, pain, worry; frenzied. |
| gaiety | merriment; happiness. |
| guileless | sincere; without deceit. |
| indifference | lack of interest; apathy. |
| irritability | the state of being annoyed; aggravation. |
| jubilation | rejoicing; celebration. |
| misgivings | doubts; apprehensions. |
| mistrust | lack of confidence; doubt. |
| moodiness | fits of gloom or unhappiness. |
| resentment | a feeling of bitter hurt, anger, or indignation. |
| revulsion | a sudden and strong change in feeling; a feeling of disgust. |
| sympathy | a feeling or expression of compassion for another's grief. |
| tension | an emotional or metal strain. |
| vengeance | revenge; punishment. |