Ten words for states that “happy” and “sad” cannot reach. If your English feelings all come out as “fine”, start here.
relieved[rɪˈliːvd]
glad because something you were worried about has ended well
ExamplesI was relieved when the results came.
Synonymsthankful
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frustrated[frʌˈstreɪ.tɪd]
annoyed because you cannot do what you are trying to do
ExamplesHe gets frustrated when the wifi drops.
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overwhelmed[ˌəʊ.vəˈwelmd]
unable to cope because there is far too much at once
ExamplesShe felt overwhelmed by the first week.
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content[kənˈtent]
quietly satisfied with what you have, without wanting more
ExamplesHe seemed content to sit and watch.
Synonymssatisfied
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anxious[ˈæŋk.ʃəs]
worried about something that might happen
ExamplesI get anxious before flights.
Synonymsnervous
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embarrassed[ɪmˈbær.əst]
uncomfortable because other people have seen you do something foolish
ExamplesHe was embarrassed about the mistake.
Synonymsashamed
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resentful[rɪˈzent.fəl]
bitter about unfair treatment that you have not forgotten
ExamplesShe grew resentful about the extra work.
Synonymsbitter
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eager[ˈiː.ɡə]
wanting very much to do something, and showing it
ExamplesThe dog was eager to go out.
Synonymskeen
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homesick[ˈhəʊm.sɪk]
sad because you are far from the place you belong to
ExamplesShe was homesick for the first month.
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touched[tʌtʃt]
moved by someone's kindness
ExamplesI was touched that they remembered.
Synonymsmoved
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