Feelings & Character
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- admiration/ˌæd.məˈɹeɪ.ʃən/noun · B1+The warm respect you feel looking at someone excellent.
- affection/əˈfɛk.ʃən/noun · B2Gentle steady fondness for a person or animal.
- affectionate/əˈfɛkʃənət/adjective · B2Showing warm fondness openly, with hugs and kind words.
- afraid/əˈfɹeɪd/adjective · A1Feeling fear; wanting to hide or run away.
- agitation/ædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/noun · C1A state of anxious restlessness, when worry will not let you keep still.
- anger/ˈæŋɡə/noun · B1The hot feeling that rises when something is deeply unfair.
- angry/ˈæŋ.ɡɹi/adjective · A1Full of hot feelings because something is unfair or wrong.
- anxious/ˈæŋkʃəs/adjective · B2Troubled by constant worry about what might go wrong.
- apathetic/ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/adjective · C1Feeling no interest or care about anything.
- apathy/ˈæ.pə.θi/noun · C1The absence of all caring — nothing matters, nothing moves you.
- arrogant/ˈæɹəɡənt/adjective · B2Believing you are better than everyone else, and showing it.
- ashamed/əˈʃeɪmd/adjective · B1Feeling bad because you did something wrong and others know.
- audacious/ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/adjective · C1Shockingly bold, beyond what anyone dares.
- awe/ɔː/noun · B2Wonder mixed with respect before something vast — mountains, space, genius.
- bewildered/bəˈwɪldɚd/adjective · B2+Totally confused and lost.
- boastful/ˈbəʊstfʊl/adjective · C1Forever talking about how great you are.
- bored/bɔːd/adjective · A1Tired of doing nothing interesting.
- boredom/ˈbɔː.dəm/noun · B1+The grey heavy feeling of having nothing interesting to do.
- brave/bɹeɪv/adjective · B1Doing the hard or scary thing anyway.
- calm/kɑm/adjective · A2Quiet and untroubled inside; not worried at all.
- charisma/kəˈɹɪzmə/noun · C1The magnetic personal power that draws crowds to a leader.
- charismatic/ˌkæɹɪzˈmætɪk/adjective · C1Drawing people in with magnetic personal charm.
- charm/tʃɑːm/noun · B2The pleasing quality that makes people instantly like someone.
- cheerful/ˈt͡ʃɪəfl̩/adjective · B1Naturally sunny — smiling and spreading good feelings around.
- clever/ˈklɛv.ə/adjective · A2Quick at learning and understanding things.
- compassion/kəmˈpæʃ.ən/noun · C1Feeling another's pain and wanting to ease it.
- compassionate/kəmˈpæʃənət/adjective · B2+Quick to feel and ease other people's pain.
- composed/kəmˈpoʊzd/adjective · B2Fully in control of your feelings when others would panic.
- conceited/kənˈsiː.tɪd/adjective · C1Far too proud of yourself.
- confidence/ˈkɒn.fɪ.dəns/noun · B2The quiet certainty that you can do it.
- confident/ˈkɒnfɪdənt/adjective · B1Sure of yourself and your abilities.
- confused/kənˈfjuːzd/adjective · A2Unable to understand what is going on.
- conscientious/ˌkɒn.ʃiˈɛn.ʃəs/adjective · C1Doing every duty carefully and properly, every time.
- considerate/kənˈsɪdəɹət/adjective · B1+Careful not to cause others trouble; thinking of their needs.
- contempt/kənˈtɛmpt/noun · C1The cold feeling of looking down on someone as worthless.
- content/kənˈtɛnt/adjective · B2Quietly satisfied with how things are.
- contentment/kənˈtɛntmənt/noun · C1The quiet satisfied feeling of wanting nothing more.
- courage/ˈkʌɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/noun · B2The strength inside that lets you face fear.
- cranky/kɹænki/adjective · B2In a bad temper over small things, like a tired child.
- cruel/ˈkɹuːəl/adjective · B1Enjoying causing pain to people or animals.
- curious/ˈkjʊə.ɹi.əs/adjective · B1Wanting very much to know or find out about something.
- cynical/ˈsɪnɪkəl/adjective · C1Believing everyone acts only for themselves.
- delighted/dɪˈlaɪtɪd/adjective · B2Very, very pleased.
- despair/dɪˈspɛə(ɹ)/noun · B1+The dark state of having lost all hope.
- despairing/dɪˈspɛə.ɹɪŋ/adjective · C1Showing that you have given up all hope.
- devastated/ˈdɛv.əˌsteɪ.təd/adjective · B2Completely crushed by terrible news.
- disappointed/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/adjective · B1Sad because something you hoped for did not happen.
- disgruntled/dɪsˈɡɹʌntl̩d/adjective · C1Annoyed and dissatisfied, usually because you feel you have been treated unfairly.
- disgust/dɪsˈɡʌst/noun · B2The strong sick feeling at something revolting.
- dread/dɹɛd/noun · B2Heavy fear of something bad you know is coming.
- ecstatic/ɛkˈstætɪk/adjective · B2+So wildly happy you can barely stand still.
- embarrassed/ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/adjective · B1Red-faced because something awkward happened to you in front of people.
- emotion/ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/noun · B1A strong feeling such as love, fear, or anger.
- empathetic/ˌɛmpəˈθɛtɪk/adjective · B2+Feeling what others feel as if from inside them.
- empathy/ˈɛmpəθi/noun · B2+Truly feeling what another person feels, as if from inside them.
- envious/ˈɛnviːəs/adjective · B2Wishing painfully that you had what another person has.
- envy/ˈɛnvi/noun · B2The quiet pain of wanting exactly what another person has.
- euphoria/juːˈfɔː.ɹi.ə/noun · C2A wave of happiness so intense you feel you could float.
- excited/ɪkˈsaɪ.tɪd/adjective · A1Full of happy energy about something that is coming.
- excitement/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/noun · B1The bubbling energy you feel when something great is coming.
- extroverted/ˈɛkstɹəvəːtɪd/adjective · B2+Recharging among people; drained by solitude.
- fear/fɪə/noun · A2The cold feeling that danger is near.
- feeling/ˈfiː.lɪŋ/noun · A1What happens inside you — joy, fear, hunger, or hope.
- flusteredadjective · B2+Hot, confused, and rattled under sudden pressure.
- friendly/ˈfɹɛnd.li/adjective · A1Warm and open toward people; easy to talk to.
- frustrated/fɹʌˈstɹeɪ.tɪd/adjective · C1Annoyed because nothing you try is working.
- frustration/fɹʌsˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/noun · B2The boiling feeling when nothing works no matter how you try.
- funny/ˈfʌni/adjective · A1Making people laugh.
- furious/ˈfjʊəɹi.əs/adjective · B2So extremely angry you can barely speak.
- generosity/ˌd͡ʒɛn.əˈɹɒs.ɪ.ti/noun · B2The open-handed readiness to give.
- generous/ˈd͡ʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/adjective · B1Happy to give your money, time, or help to others.
- gentle/ˈdʒɛntl̩/adjective · B1Soft and careful in the way you touch and speak.
- giddy/ˈɡɪd.i/adjective · C1Dizzy with spinning excitement.
- gloomy/ˈɡluːmi/adjective · B2Dark and low in spirits, like a rainy Monday.
- grateful/ˈɡɹeɪtf(ʊ)l/adjective · B1Full of thanks for something kind that was done for you.
- gratitude/ˈɡɹæ.tɪ.tjuːd/noun · B1The warm feeling of thanks toward someone.
- grief/ɡɹiːf/noun · B2The deep heavy sadness after losing someone you love.
- grumpy/ˈɡɹʌmpi/adjective · B1In a bad mood and complaining about everything.
- guilt/ɡɪlt/noun · B2The heavy feeling after doing something you know was wrong.
- gullible/ˈɡʌlɪbl̩/adjective · C1Believing anything anyone tells you, however unlikely.
- happiness/ˈhæpinɪs/noun · B1The state of feeling good about your life.
- happy/ˈhæpi/adjective · A1Feeling good and smiling — the opposite of sad.
- hard-workingadjective · B1Putting steady effort into everything you do.
- hate/heɪt/noun · A1The strongest feeling against someone or something.
- heartbrokenadjective · B1+Crushed by grief or lost love.
- hesitant/ˈhɛzɪtənt/adjective · B2+Pausing because you are unsure whether to act.
- honest/ˈɒn.ɪst/adjective · A2Always telling the truth, even when it is hard.
- hope/ˈhəʊp/noun · A2The feeling that good things are still possible.
- hostility/hɒsˈtɪlɪti/noun · C1Open unfriendliness, one step short of a fight.
- humble/ˈhʌmbəl/adjective · B2Never boasting, even when you have every reason to.
- humiliatedadjective · B2Made to feel ashamed in front of everyone.
- humiliation/hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/noun · B2Burning shame from being made to look small in front of others.
- humor/hjuː.mə(ɹ)/noun · B1The ability to see and make fun — what every joke runs on.
- hungry/ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/adjective · A1Needing food; your stomach makes noises.
- hysterical/hɪˈstɛɹɪkəl/adjective · B2Out of control with wild emotion — panic or unstoppable laughter.
- idealistic/ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɪ.stɪk/adjective · B2+Guided by dreams of how the world should be.
- indifference/ɪnˈdɪf.ɹəns/noun · C1The cool state of simply not caring either way.
- indifferent/ɪnˈdɪf.ɹənt/adjective · B2+Not caring one way or the other.
- infatuationnoun · C1A short wild love that burns bright and rarely lasts.
- insecure/ɪnsəˈkjʊə(ɹ)/adjective · C1Doubting yourself and needing reassurance.
- insecuritynoun · B2The nagging doubt that you are not good enough.
- introverted/ˈɪn.tɹəˌvɜːɹ.təd/adjective · B2+Recharging alone; drained by crowds.
- irritable/ˈɪɹɪtəbl̩/adjective · B2Quick to snap at the smallest annoyance.
- irritation/ˌɪɹ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/noun · B2+Small sharp annoyance, like a fly that keeps coming back.
- jealous/ˈd͡ʒɛl.əs/adjective · B1Unhappy because someone else has what you want.
- joy/d͡ʒɔɪ/noun · B1Great and pure happiness.
- kind/kaɪnd/adjective · A1Caring about others and ready to help them.
- lazy/ˈleɪ̯zi(ː)/adjective · A2+Avoiding all effort whenever possible.
- livid/ˈlɪvɪd/adjective · C1White-hot with rage.
- loneliness/ˈloʊnlinəs/noun · B2The ache of being without company.
- lonely/ˈləʊnli/adjective · B1Sad because you are alone and miss other people.
- longing/ˈlɒŋɪŋ/noun · B2A deep aching wish for something or someone far away.
- love/ˈlʌv/noun · A1The strongest warm feeling for a person close to your soul.
- loyal/ˈlɔɪəl/adjective · B1Staying true to your friends and never leaving their side.
- mean/miːn/adjective · A2Unkind on purpose; enjoying making others feel small.
- melancholy/ˈmɛlənkəli/noun · C2A soft, thoughtful sadness with no single cause.
- meticulous/mɪˈtɪkjɪlɪs/adjective · C2Attending to every tiny detail with extreme care.
- miserable/ˈmɪz(ə)ɹəbəl/adjective · B2Deeply and completely unhappy.
- mood/muːd/noun · B1The way you feel right now — good or bad.
- moody/ˈmuːdi/adjective · B2Changing quickly from cheerful to grumpy without warning.
- morale/məˈɹɑːl/noun · B2The shared fighting spirit of a team or group.
- naive/naɪˈiːv/adjective · B2Trusting and innocent from lack of experience with the world.
- nervous/ˈnɜːvəs/adjective · A2Worried and unable to relax before something important.
- nostalgicadjective · C2Sweetly missing the days that are gone.
- optimistic/ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/adjective · B2Always expecting things to turn out well.
- outgoing/aʊtˈɡəʊɪŋ/adjective · B1+Loving company and making friends easily.
- outrage/ˈaʊt.ɹeɪd͡ʒ/noun · B2Loud public anger at something shockingly wrong.
- overwhelmed/ˌəʊvəˈwɛlmd/adjective · B2Buried under more feelings or work than you can handle.
- panic/ˈpænɪk/noun · B1Sudden wild fear that makes clear thinking impossible.
- paranoid/ˈpæɹ.əˌnɔɪd/adjective · B2Convinced without reason that everyone is against you.
- passion/ˈpæʃən/noun · B1A burning love for a person or an activity.
- patient/ˈpeɪ̯ʃənt/adjective · B1Able to wait a long time without getting annoyed.
- pessimistic/ˌpɛ.səˈmɪs.tɪk/adjective · B2+Always expecting things to turn out badly.
- petrifiedadjective · B2So frightened you cannot move, as if turned to stone.
- polite/pəˈlaɪt/adjective · A2Saying please and thank you; showing good manners.
- pragmatic/pɹæɡˈmætɪk/adjective · C1Choosing what works in practice over what sounds beautiful.
- pride/pɹaɪd/noun · A2The warm feeling of having done something worth respect.
- proud/ˈpɹaʊ̯d/adjective · A2Feeling good about something you or your family did well.
- prudent/ˈpɹuː.dənt/adjective · C1Carefully wise about risks, especially with money.
- reckless/ˈɹɛkləs/adjective · B2Acting wildly without a thought for the danger.
- relief/rɪˈliːf/noun · B1The sweet lightness when a worry finally goes away.
- remorse/ɹɪˈmɔː(ɹ)s/noun · C1Deep painful regret for the harm you caused.
- remorseful/ɹɪˈmɔː(ɹ)sfʊl/adjective · C2Deeply sorry for the wrong you did.
- resentful/ɹɪˈzɛntfəl/adjective · C1Quietly angry about an old unfairness.
- resentment/ɹɪˈzɛnt.mənt/noun · C1The slow-burning anger about an old unfairness you cannot forget.
- resilient/ɹɪˈzɪl.jənt/adjective · C1Able to take hard blows and stand back up.
- rude/ɹuːd/adjective · A2Showing no respect or manners toward others.
- ruthless/ˈɹuːθləs/adjective · C1Chasing your goal with zero mercy for anyone in the way.
- sad/ˈsæd/adjective · A1Feeling bad and close to tears.
- self-consciousadjective · C1Awkwardly aware of how you look to others.
- selfish/ˈsɛl.fɪʃ/adjective · B1Caring only about yourself and never about others.
- sensitive/ˈsɛn.sɪt.ɪv/adjective · B2Feeling things deeply; easily hurt by hard words.
- sentimental/ˌsɛntiˈmɛntl̩/adjective · C1Moved easily by memories and keepsakes.
- serenity/səˈɹɛnɪti/noun · C1Deep untroubled calm, like a lake at dawn.
- serious/ˈsɪə̯.ɹi.əs/adjective · A2Not joking or playing; thinking carefully about important things.
- shame/ˈʃeɪ̯m/noun · B2The burning feeling when others see your fault or failure.
- shy/ʃaɪ/adjective · B1Quiet and a little afraid around people you don't know.
- sincere/sɪnˈsɪə(ɹ)/adjective · B2Truly meaning every word you say.
- skeptical/ˈskɛptɪkəl/adjective · B2+Doubting claims until you see real proof.
- spiteful/ˈspaɪtfʊl/adjective · C1Doing small cruel things just to hurt someone.
- stress/ˈstɹɛs/noun · B1The pressure you feel when there is too much to handle.
- stubborn/ˈstʌbɚn/adjective · B1Refusing to change your mind, no matter what anyone says.
- sulky/ˈsʌlki/adjective · C1Silent and cross because you did not get your way.
- surprise/sə(ː)ˈpɹaɪ̯z/noun · A1Something that happens when you completely did not expect it.
- surprised/səˈpɹaɪzd/adjective · A2Eyes wide because something happened that you never expected.
- sympathetic/ˌsɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/adjective · B2Feeling and showing care for someone's trouble.
- sympathy/ˈsɪm.pə.θi/noun · B2Feeling sorry for someone in trouble.
- tactful/ˈtæktfəl/adjective · C1Careful to say hard things without hurting feelings.
- temper/ˈtɛmpə/noun · B1How quickly a person becomes angry — some people lose it fast.
- temperament/ˈtɛm.pə.ɹə.mənt/noun · C1The emotional weather a person is born with.
- temperamental/ˌtɛmp(ə)ɹəˈmɛntl̩/adjective · C1Swinging between moods without warning — people or old cars.
- tenacious/təˈneɪʃəs/adjective · C2Holding on and refusing to let go, whatever comes.
- tender/ˈtɛn.dəː/adjective · B2Soft and full of gentle love.
- terrified/ˈtɛɹɪfaɪd/adjective · B1So extremely afraid you cannot move.
- thirsty/ˈθɝs.ti/adjective · A1Needing a drink; your mouth feels dry.
- thoughtful/ˈθɔːtfəl/adjective · B2Kindly considering others; also, lost in quiet thinking.
- thrilled/θɹɪld/adjective · B2Buzzing with excited happiness.
- timid/ˈtɪmɪd/adjective · C1Easily frightened and slow to step forward.
- tired[ˈtaɪ̯əd]adjective · A1Needing rest or sleep after a long day.
- touchy/ˈtʌt͡ʃi/adjective · B2Easily offended; a subject best raised carefully.
- trust/tɹʌst/noun · B1The quiet certainty that someone will not let you down.
- uneasy/ʌnˈiːzi/adjective · B2Quietly worried that something is not right.
- upset/ˈʌp.sɛt/adjective · A2Sad and shaken because of something that just happened.
- vindictive/vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/adjective · C1Determined to pay back every wrong done to you.
- vulnerability/ˌvʌln(ə)ɹəˈbɪlɪti/noun · C1The state of being easy to hurt, with no armor on.
- wise/waɪz/adjective · B1Understanding life deeply because of age and experience.
- worried/ˈwʌɹid/adjective · A2Thinking again and again about something bad that might happen.