List of Emotions
Sometimes you might feel an emotion, but not have the words to explain or identify what it is that you are feeling.
If this is the case, know that it is natural. We all have different backgrounds and life experiences. For example, some of us may have grown up in a household where emotions weren’t discussed much, and it isn’t until we are adults faced with life itself when we realize and begin to work on this gap. Others of us may begin to struggle with feelings of depression or anxiety from a young age, requiring a greater understanding of coping skills and emotions than others your age.
The purpose of emotions
Emotions can be positive or negative and can occur at different levels of intensity and frequency. Emotions can serve different purposes, including providing information to us about certain situations, or communicating to others how we feel. Emotions can also serve to motivate us or to help us avoid dangerous situations or potential threats. What’s fascinating about emotions is that they involve a mind body connection, as what we experience is processed in our minds and felt in our bodies and physiological responses. In other words, emotion is multidimensional.
The trouble with emotions is that they are not always right and can sometimes be misleading. For example, some people may feel generalized anxiety and tension all day even in the absence of any threat. Others may be prone to feelings of depression and tend to interpret different situations with a negative thoughts, thus in turn creating greater feelings of depression.
Practicing emotion identification and regulation
Developing a greater awareness of your emotions can help you develop ways to cope with difficult emotions that arise, make healthy decisions, enhance relationships with others, and develop a proactive sense of mastery over your life. Identifying emotions and how you feel in a given situation is often the first critical step towards figuring out how best to manage them.
Below is a list of emotions to help you identify how you may be feeling
Abandoned
Abhor
Absorbed
Acceptance
Aching
Admiration
Adoration
Adrift
Affection
Afraid
Aggravated
Aggressive
Agitated
Agony
Alarmed
Alert
Alienated
Alive
Alone
Amazed
Ambitious
Ambivalent
Amused
Angry
Angst
Anguished
Animated
Animosity
Annoyed
Antagonistic
Anticipating
Antsy
Anxiety
Anxious
Apathetic
Apologetic
Appalled
Appreciative
Apprehensive
Ardent
Aroused
Ashamed
Astonished
Astounded
Attachment
Attraction
Aversion
Awe
Awful
Awkward
Baffled
Bashful
Befuddled
Bemused
Betrayed
Bewildered
Bitter
Blah
Blessed
Bliss
Blithe
Blue
Boastful
Bold
Bored
Bothered
Brave
Breathless
Brooding
Bubbly
Bugged
Calamitous
Calm
Camaraderie
Captivated
Carefree
Caring
Ccutious
Certain
Chagrin
Challenged
Cheerful
Choked
Clueless
Cocky
Cold
Collected
Comfortable
Commiseration
Committed
Compassionate
Complacent
Composed
Concern
Concerned
Confident
Conflicted
Confused
Consternation
Contemplative
Contempt
Content
Contentment
Contrite
Cordial
Courage
Courageous
Cowardly
Cozy
Crabby
Crafty
Cranky
Craving
Crazy
Crestfallen
Cross
Cruel
Crummy
Crushed
Curious
Cynical
Dark
Defeated
Dejected
Delighted
Delirious
Denial
Depressed
Derisive
Desire
Desolation
Despair
Despondent
Detached
Determined
Detestation
Devastated
Devotion
Disappointed
Disbelief
Discouraged
Disdain
Disgraced
Disgruntled
Disgust
Disgusted
Disheartened
Disillusioned
Disinterested
Disliked
Dismal
Dismay
Dismayed
Disoriented
Dispirited
Distaste
Distracted
Distress
Distressed
Distrusting
Disturbed
Doleful
Dopey
Doubtful
Down
Downcast
Drained
Dread
Dreadful
Dreading
Dreary
Dubious
Dumbfounded
Eager
Earnest
Ease
Ebullient
Ecstatic
Edgy
Elated
Embarassed
Embarrassed
Embarrassment
Emotional-Detest
Empathic
Emptiness
Empty
Enchanted
Enchantment
Energetic
Engrossed
Enigmatic
Enjoyment
Enlightened
Enlightenment
Enmity
Enraged
Entertainment
Enthralled
Enthusiasm
Enthusiastic
Envious
Envy
Euphoria
Euphoric
Exasperated
Excited
Excitement
Excluded
Exhausted
Exhilarated
Exhilaration
Expectant
Expectation
Exuberance
Exuberant
Fanatical
Fascinated
Fatigued
Fear
Fearful
Feisty
Felicitous
Fervor
Fight-Or-Flight
Flabbergasted
Floored
Fondness
Foolish
Foreboding
Fortunate
Frazzled
Free
Fretful
Frightened
Frisky
Frustrated
Fulfilled
Fulfillment
Furious
Gay
Genial
Giddy
Glad
Gleeful
Gloomy
Goofy
Grateful
Gratified
Greedy
Grief
Groggy
Grouchy
Grudging
Grumpy
Guarded
Guilt
Guilty
Gung-Ho
Gusto
Hankering
Happy
Harassed
Hate
Hateful
Hatred
Heartache
Heartbroken
Helpless
Hesitant
Hollow
Homesick
Hopeful
Hopeless
Horrified
Hostile
Hot
Humiliated
Humored
Hurt
Hyper
Hysterical
Impatient
Incensed
Indifferent
Indignant
Indignation
Infatuated
Infatuation
Inferior
Infuriated
Inner Peace
Innocent
Insecure
Inspired
Insulted
Intense
Interest
Interested
Intimacy
Intimidated
Intoxicated
Intrigued
Introspective
Invidious
Invigorated
Irascible
Irate
Ire
Irritability
Irritated
Isolated
Jaded
Jealous
Jealousy
Jittery
Jocular
Jocund
Jolly
Jovial
Joy
Joyful
Jubilant
Jumpy
Keen
Kind
Lazy
Lblissful
Left Out
Lethargic
Liberated
Liberation
Lighthearted
Liking
Listless
Lively
Loathsome
Lonely
Longing
Lost
Love
Loved
Lovesick
Loyal
Lucky
Lust
Mad
Mean
Meditative
Melancholic
Melancholy
Mellow
Mercy
Merry
Miffed
Mildness
Mirth
Mischievous
Miserable
Mollified
Moody
Morbid
Mortified
Motivated
Mournful
Mourning
Moved
Mystified
Nasty
Nauseous
Needed
Needy
Neglected
Nervous
Neutral
Nonplussed
Nostalgic
Numb
Obscene
Obsessed
Offended
Optimistic
Outrage
Outraged
Overwhelmed
Pacified
Pain
Panic
Panicked
Panicky
Paranoia
Paranoid
Passion
Pathetic
Peaceful
Peevish
Pensive
Perky
Perplexed
Perturbation
Perturbed
Pessimistic
Petrified
Petty
Petulant
Pity
Playful
Pleased
Pleasure
Positive
Possessive
Powerful
Powerless
Preoccupied
Pride
Protective
Proud
Provoked
Psyched
Pumped
Puzzled
Quiet
Quizzical
Rageful
Rapture
Rattled
Reassured
Receptive
Reflective
Regretful
Rejected
Relaxed
Relief
Relieved
Relish
Reluctance
Remorse
Repugnance
Resentful
Resentment
Resignation
Resolved
Responsible
Restless
Revolted
Revulsion
Rotten
Sad
Safe
Sanguine
Sassy
Satisfied
Scandalized
Scared
Scornful
Secure
Self-Conscious
Selfish
Sensitive
Sensual
Serendipitous
Serene
Settled
Sexy
Shaken
Shame
Shamed
Sheepish
Shock
Shocked
Shy
Sick
Silly
Sincere
Skeptical
Sluggish
Small
Smoldring
Smug
Snappy
Solemn
Solicitous
Somber
Sore
Sorrow
Sorry
Sour
Sparkly
Speechless
Spirited
Spiteful
Sprightly
Startled
Stirred
Stressed
Strong
Stung
Stunned
Stupefied
Submissive
Succor
Suffering
Suffocated
Sullen
Sunny
Superior
Sure
Surprised
Suspicious
Sweet
Sympathetic
Temperamental
Tender
Tense
Terrific
Terrified
Terror
Testy
Thankful
Thirst
Thoughtful
Threatened
Thrilled
Timid
Tired
Titillation
Tormented
Torn
Torture
Touched
Tranquil
Traumatized
Trembly
Trepidation
Triumphant
Troubled
Trust
Trusting
Uncertain
Uncomfortable
Uneasy
Unhappy
Upbeat
Upset
Uptight
Vehement
Vengeful
Vexed
Vicious
Vigilant
Vindicated
Vindictive
Warm
Wary
Weak
Weary
Weird
Welcome
Woe
Wonder
Wonderful
Worn-Out
Worried
Worry
Worthless
Wrathful
Wretched
Yearning
Zeal
Zest
Isn’t it incredible how many emotions there are? Moods are incredibly complex, as they can often involve many different emotions at once and in different shades and intensities. Emotions color our lives in beautiful ways, but at their worst and most intense can also be difficult to suffer through. If this is the case, try working with a therapist who can help support you toward feeling balanced again, able to take negative moods as they come and to celebrate positive moods for the joy they bring.
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