#feeling the state of experiencing affective and emotional states; "he had a feeling of euphoria"
supertype: pm#state (pm) sumo#process (sumo)
equal: nsm#feel (pm)
subtype: #affect the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
subtype: #emotion any strong feeling
subtype: #conditioned_emotional_response__conditionedemotionalresponse__CER__conditioned_emotion an emotional response that has been acquired by conditioning
subtype: #choler__anger__ire a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
subtype: #fury__rage__madness a feeling of intense anger; "hell hath no fury like a woman scorned"; "his face turned red with rage"
subtype: #wrath intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
subtype: #lividity a state of fury so great the face becomes discolored
subtype: #infuriation__enragement a feeling of intense anger
subtype: #umbrage__offense__offence a feeling of anger caused by being offended; "he took offence at my question"
subtype: #indignation__outrage a feeling of righteous anger
subtype: #high_dudgeon__dudgeon a feeling of intense indignation (now used only in the phrase "in high dudgeon")
subtype: #huffiness__huffines a passing state of anger and resentment
subtype: #hackles__hackle__dander a feeling of anger and animosity; "having one's hackles or dander up"
subtype: #bad_temper__badtemper__ill_temper__illtemper a persisting angry mood
subtype: #irascibility__short_temper__shorttemper__spleen__quick_temper__quicktemper a feeling of resentful anger
subtype: #tantrum__fit__scene__conniption a display of bad temper; "he had a fit"; "she threw a tantrum"; "he made a scene"
subtype: #annoyance__chafe__vexation anger produced by some annoying irritation
subtype: #pique.annoyance__temper__irritation a sudden outburst of anger; "his temper sparked like damp firewood"
subtype: #frustration a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized; "her constant complaints were the main source of his frustration"
subtype: #aggravation.annoyance__exasperation an exasperated feeling of annoyance
subtype: #harassment__torment a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented; "so great was his harassment that he wanted to destroy his tormentors"
subtype: #displeasure the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
subtype: #fright__fear__fearfulness an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
subtype: #alarm__dismay__consternation fear resulting from the awareness of danger
subtype: #creeps (informal) a feeling of fear and revulsion; "he gives me the creeps"
subtype: #frisson__chill__quiver__shudder__thrill__tingle an almost pleasurable sensation of fright; "a frisson of surprise shot through him"
subtype: #horror intense and profound fear
subtype: #hysteria excessive or uncontrollable fear
subtype: #panic__terror an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
subtype: #veneration__reverence__awe a profound fear inspired by a deity
subtype: #panic_attack__panicattack a sudden attack of fear
subtype: #stage_fright__stagefright fear that affects a person about to face an audience
subtype: #apprehensiveness__apprehension__dread fearful expectation or anticipation: "the student looked around the examination room with apprehension"
subtype: #trepidation a feeling of alarm or dread
subtype: #premonition__foreboding__presentiment__boding a feeling of evil to come: "a steadily escalating sense of foreboding"; "the lawyer had a presentiment that the judge would dismiss the case"
subtype: #shadow.premonition a premonition of something adverse; "a shadow over his happiness"
subtype: #presage a foreboding about what is about to happen
subtype: #suspense.apprehensiveness apprehension about what is going to happen
subtype: #gloom__gloominess__somberness a feeling of melancholy apprehension
subtype: #chill__pall a sudden numbing dread
subtype: #timidness__timidity__timorousness fear of the unknown or unfamiliar and of making decisions
subtype: #cold_feet timidity that prevents the continuation of a course of action; "I was going to tell him but I got cold feet"
subtype: #shyness a feeling of fear of embarrassment
subtype: #diffidence__self-doubt__self-distrust lack of self-confidence
subtype: #hesitance__hesitancy a feeling of diffidence about doing something
subtype: #unassertiveness__unassertivenes diffidence about self promotion
subtype: #intimidation the feeling of being intimidated
subtype: #anxiety a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune
subtype: #discomfiture__discomposure__disconcertion__disconcertment anxious embarrassment
subtype: #worry__trouble a strong feeling of anxiety; "his worry over the prospect of being fired"; "it is not work but worry that kills"; "he wanted to die and end his troubles"
subtype: #fear__concern__care an anxious feeling; "care had aged him"; "they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction"
subtype: #disquiet__anxiousness a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments
subtype: #insecurity the anxiety you experience when you feel vulnerable and insecure
subtype: #edginess__uneasiness__inquietude__disquietude feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
subtype: #willies__willie feelings of uneasiness; "that guy gave me the willies"
subtype: #sinking_feeling__sinkingfeeling__sinking a feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension; "with a sinking heart"; "a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach"
subtype: #qualm__scruple__misgiving uneasiness about the fitness of an action
subtype: #jitteriness__jitterines__jumpines__nervousnes__restivenes the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters
subtype: #Angst an acute but unspecific feeling of anxiety; usually reserved for philosophical anxiety about the world or about personal freedom
subtype: #joyousness__joy__joyfulness the emotion of great happiness
subtype: #high_spirits__elation a feeling of joy and pride
subtype: #euphoria a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation
subtype: #exultation__jubilance__jubilancy__jubilation a feeling of extreme joy
subtype: #triumph the exultation of victory
subtype: #exhilaration__excitement the feeling of lively and cheerful joy; "he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed"
subtype: #bang.exhilaration__boot__charge__rush__flush__thrill__kick the swift release of a store of affective force; "they got a great bang out of it"; "what a rush!"; "he does it for kicks"
subtype: #titillation.exhilaration an aroused excitement (as from teasing)
subtype: #exuberance joyful enthusiasm
subtype: #love a strong positive emotion of regard and affection; "his love for his work"; "children need a lot of love"
subtype: #adoration__worship a feeling of profound love and admiration
subtype: #ardor__ardour intense feeling of love
subtype: #enamoredness__amorousness a feeling of sexual love
subtype: #puppy_love__puppylove__calf_love__crush__infatuation temporary love of an adolescent
subtype: #devotedness__devotednes feelings of ardent love; "their devotion to each other was beautiful"
subtype: #benevolence.love disposition to do good
subtype: #beneficence.benevolence doing good; feeling beneficent
subtype: #lovingness__caring a loving feeling
subtype: #warmheartedness__warmheartednes a warmhearted feeling
subtype: #loyalty.love feelings of allegiance
subtype: #hate__hatred the emotion of hate; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
subtype: #abhorrence__abomination__detestation__execration__loathing__odium hate coupled with disgust
subtype: #misanthropy.hate hatred of mankind
subtype: #misogamy hatred of marriage
subtype: #misogyny__misogynism hatred of women
subtype: #misology hatred of reasoning
subtype: #misoneism hatred of change or innovation
subtype: #misocainea hatred of new ideas
subtype: #misopedia hatred of children
subtype: #murderousness a bloodthirsty hatred arousing murderous impulses
subtype: #despisal__despising a feeling of scornful hatred
subtype: #ill_will__illwill__enmity the feeling of a hostile person; "he could no longer contain his hostility"
subtype: #animosity__animus__bad_blood__badblood a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
subtype: #class_feeling__classfeeling feelings of envy and resentment of one social or economic class for toward another
subtype: #antagonism.ill_will an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility
subtype: #aggression.ill_will__aggressiveness a feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attack
subtype: #belligerence__belligerency hostile or warlike attitude or nature
subtype: #warpath.belligerence hostile or belligerent mood: "the chief is on the warpath today"
subtype: #resentment__bitterness__gall__rancor__rancour a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
subtype: #heartburning intense resentment; "his promotion caused much heartburning among his rivals"
subtype: #huffishness__huffishnes__sulkines a feeling of sulky resentment
subtype: #grudge__score__grievance a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation; "holding a grudge"; "settling a score"
subtype: #envy__enviousness__enviousnes__thegreeneyedmonster a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something possessed by another
subtype: #covetousness an envious eagerness to possess something
subtype: #green-eyed_monster__jealousy a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
subtype: #penis_envy__penisenvy (psychoanalysis) a female's envy of the male's penis; said to explain femininity
subtype: #malevolence__malignity wishing evil to others
subtype: #maleficence doing or causing evil
subtype: #malice__maliciousness__maliciousnes__spitefulness__venom feeling a need to see others suffer
subtype: #vindictiveness__vengefulness a malevolent desire for revenge
subtype: #emotional_state__spirit the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection); "his emotional state depended on her opinion"; "he was in good spirits"; "his spirit rose"
subtype: #embarrassment.emotional_state the state of being embarrassed (usually by some financial inadequacy); "he is currently suffering financial embarrassments"
subtype: #exaltation__ecstasy__transport__raptus a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion: "listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture"- Charles Dickens
subtype: #gratification.emotional_state__satisfaction state of being gratified; great satisfaction: "dull repetitious work gives no gratification"; "to my immense gratification he arrived on time"
subtype: #quality_of_life your personal satisfaction (or dissatisfaction) with the cultural or intellectual conditions under which you live (as distinct from material comfort); "the new art museum is expected to improve the quality of life"
subtype: #felicity__happiness__happines state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
subtype: #blessedness__blessednes a state of supreme happiness
subtype: #nirvana (Hinduism and Buddhism) the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation; characterized by the extinction of desire and individual consciousness
subtype: #radiance an attractive combination of good health and happiness; "the radiance of her countenance"
subtype: #state.emotional_state (informal) a state of depression or agitation; "he was in such a state you just couldn't reason with him"
subtype: #unhappiness__unhappines state characterized by emotions ranging from mild discontentment to deep grief
subtype: #embitterment the state of being embittered; "the embitterment that resulted from the loss of his job never left him"
subtype: #sorrowfulness__sorrowfulnes__sadnes the state of being sad; "she tired of his perpetual sadness"
subtype: #mourning__bereavement state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
subtype: #poignance__poignancy a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow: "a moment of extraordinary poignancy"
subtype: #thing.feeling a persistent illogical feeling of desire or aversion: "he has a thing about seafood"; "she has a thing about him"
subtype: #glow a feeling of considerable warmth; "the glow of new love"; "a glow of regret"
subtype: #soulfulness__soulfulnes deep feeling or emotion
subtype: #passionateness__passion strong feeling or emotion
subtype: #infatuation foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration
subtype: #abandon__wildnes a feeling of extreme emotional intensity; "the wildness of his anger"
subtype: #fervor__ardor__ardour__fervour__fire__fervidness feelings of great warmth and intensity; "he spoke with great ardor"
subtype: #zeal excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end; "he had an absolute zeal for litigation"
subtype: #sentiment tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
subtype: #sentimentality extravagant or affected feeling or emotion
subtype: #mawkishness.sentimentality__mawkishnes__batho insincere pathos
subtype: #complex (psychoanalysis) a combination of emotions and impulses that have been rejected from awareness but still influence a person's behavior
subtype: #Oedipus_complex__Oedipal_complex a complex of males; desire to possess the mother sexually and to exclude the father; said to be a source of personality disorders if unresolved
subtype: #Electra_complex a complex of females; sexual attraction to the father
subtype: #inferiority_complex__inferioritycomplex a sense of personal inferiority arising from conflict between the desire to be noticed and the fear of being humiliated
subtype: #ambivalence__ambivalency mixed feelings or emotions
subtype: #conflict.ambivalence opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings; "he was immobilized by conflict and indecision"
subtype: #apathy an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
subtype: #impassivity__emotionlessness__emotionlessnes__impassivenes__indifference__stolidity__unemotionality apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
subtype: #listlessness__languor__lassitude a feeling of lack of interest or energy
subtype: #desire the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
subtype: #ambition__aspiration__dream a cherished desire; "his ambition is to own his own business"
subtype: #American_Dream the widespread aspiration of Americans to live better than their parents did
subtype: #emulation.ambition ambition to equal or excel
subtype: #bloodlust a desire for bloodshed
subtype: #temptation the desire to have or do something that you know you should avoid; "he felt the temptation and his will power weakened"
subtype: #craving an intense desire for some particular thing
subtype: #appetite__appetency__appetence a feeling of craving something; "an appetite for life"; "the object of life is to satisfy as many appetencies as possible"- Granville Hicks
subtype: #stomach an appetite for food; "exercise gave him a good stomach for dinner"
subtype: #sweet_tooth__sweettooth a strong appetite for sweet food
subtype: #addiction an abnormally strong craving
subtype: #wishing__wish__want a specific feeling of desire; "he got his wish"; "he was above all wishing and desire"
subtype: #velleity.wishing a mere wish, unaccompanied by effort to obtain
subtype: #longing__yearning prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
subtype: #hankering__yen a yearning for something or to do something
subtype: #pining a feeling of deep longing
subtype: #lovesickness a pining for a loved one
subtype: #wishfulness__wishfulnes an unrealistic yearning
subtype: #wistfulness__wistfulnes a sadly pensive longing
subtype: #nostalgia longing for something past
subtype: #homesickness a longing to return home
subtype: #discontentment__discontent__discontentedness a longing for something better than the present situation
subtype: #disgruntlement a feeling of sulky discontent
subtype: #dysphoria abnormal depression and discontent
subtype: #dissatisfaction the feeling of being displeased and discontent; "he was never slow to express his dissatisfaction with the service he received"
subtype: #boredom__ennui the feeling of being bored by something tedious
subtype: #blahs__blah (informal usage) a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction
subtype: #fatigue (always used with a modifier) boredom resulting from overexposure; "he was suffering from museum fatigue"; "after watching TV with her husband she had a bad case of football fatigue"; "the American public is experiencing scandal fatigue"; "political fatigue"
subtype: #displeasure the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
subtype: #disappointment__letdown a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized; "his hopes were so high he was doomed to disappointment"
subtype: #defeat__frustration the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
subtype: #sexual_desire__concupiscence__physical_attraction a desire for sexual intimacy
subtype: #love.sexual_desire a deep feeling of sexual desire and attraction; "their love left them indifferent to their surroundings"; "she was his first love"
subtype: #aphrodisia a desire for heterosexual intimacy
subtype: #anaphrodisia decline or absence of sexual desire
subtype: #passion a feeling of strong sexual desire
subtype: #sensuality__sensualness__sensualnes desire for sensual pleasures
subtype: #amorousness__eroticism__erotism__sexines__amativenes the arousal of feelings of sexual desire
subtype: #prurience__pruriency__lasciviousnes__carnality feeling morbid sexual desire
subtype: #libido (psychoanalysis) a Freudian term for sexual urge or desire
subtype: #lecherousness__lecherousnes__lustfulness__lustfulnes a strong sexual desire
subtype: #nymphomania abnormally intense sexual desire in women
subtype: #satyriasis abnormally intense sexual desire in men
subtype: #itch__urge a strong restless desire; "why this urge to travel?"
subtype: #caprice__impulse__vagary__whim a sudden desire; "he bought it on impulse"
subtype: #sexual_urge__sex all of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses; "he wanted a better sex life"; "the film contained no sex or violence"
subtype: #pleasure.feeling__pleasance a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience; "he was tingling with pleasure"
subtype: #delight__delectation a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction; "his delight to see her was obvious to all"
subtype: #entrancement__ravishment a feeling of delight at being filled with wonder and enchantment
subtype: #amusement a feeling of delight at being entertained
subtype: #Schadenfreude (German) delight in another person's misfortune
subtype: #enjoyment the pleasure felt when having a good time
subtype: #joie_de_vivre a keen enjoyment of living
subtype: #gusto__relish__zest__zestfulness__zestfulnes vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
subtype: #pleasantness the feeling caused by agreeable stimuli; one pole of a continuum of states of feeling
subtype: #afterglow the pleasure of remembering some pleasant event; "he basked in the afterglow of his victory"
subtype: #comfort a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment
subtype: #solacement__consolation__solace the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment; "second place was no consolation to him"
subtype: #cold_comfort very limited consolation or empathy; "he told me that time heals all wounds but that was cold comfort to me"
subtype: #silver_lining__bright_side a consoling aspect of a difficult situation; "every cloud has a silver lining"; "look on the bright side of it"
subtype: #assuagement__relief__alleviation the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced; "as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief"
subtype: #sexual_pleasure pleasure derived from sexual activities
subtype: #algolagnia sexual pleasure derived from inflicting or experiencing pain
subtype: #sadism sexual pleasure obtained by inflicting harm (physical or psychological) on others
subtype: #sadomasochism sadism and masochism combined in one person
subtype: #masochism sexual pleasure obtained from receiving punishment (physical or psychological)
subtype: #sadomasochism sadism and masochism combined in one person
subtype: #painfulness__painfulnes emotional distress; a fundamental feeling that people try to avoid; "the pain of loneliness"
subtype: #growing_pains.painfulness__growingpain emotional distress arising during adolescence
subtype: #unpleasantness.painfulness__unpleasantnes the feeling caused by disagreeable stimuli; one pole of a continuum of states of feeling
subtype: #pang.painfulness__twinge sudden sharp painful emotion; "pangs of regret" or "twinges of conscience"
subtype: #guilt_pang__guiltpang pangs of feeling guilty
subtype: #mental_anguish sustained dull painful emotion
subtype: #suffering__hurt feelings of mental or physical pain
subtype: #agony.suffering__torment__torture intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain; "an agony of doubt"; "the torments of the damned"
subtype: #throes violent pangs of suffering; "death throes"
subtype: #soreness__discomfort__irritation an uncomfortable feeling in some part of the body
subtype: #hurt__distress__suffering psychological suffering; "the death of his wife caused him great distress"
subtype: #torment__anguish__torture extreme mental distress
subtype: #self-torture__self-torment self-imposed distress
subtype: #liking a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment; "I've always had a liking for reading"; "she developed a liking for gin"
subtype: #fondness__fancy__partiality a predisposition to like something; "he had a fondness for whiskey"
subtype: #enthrallment__captivation__fascination a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
subtype: #penchant__preference__predilection__taste a strong liking; "my own preference is for good literature"; "the Irish have a penchant for blarney"
subtype: #acquired_taste a preference that is only acquired after considerable experience; "martinis are an acquired taste"
subtype: #weakness.penchant a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you; "he has a weakness for chocolate"
subtype: #mysophilia abnormal attraction to filth
subtype: #inclination that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking; "her inclination is for classical music"
subtype: #propensity__leaning__tendency an inclination to do something; "he felt leanings toward frivolity"
subtype: #undertow an inclination contrary to the strongest or prevailing feeling; "his account had a poignant undertow of regret"
subtype: #friendliness.liking a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company
subtype: #amicableness__amicability a disinclination to quarrel
subtype: #goodwill__good_will the friendly hope that something will succeed
subtype: #brotherhood the feeling that men should treat one another like brothers
subtype: #approval a feeling of liking something or someone good; "although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval"
subtype: #favour__favor a feeling of favorable regard
subtype: #approbation.approval official approval
subtype: #admiration.liking__esteem a feeling of delighted approval and liking
subtype: #Anglophilia exaggerated admiration for England and English customs
subtype: #hero_worship admiration for great men (or their memory)
subtype: #dislike a feeling of aversion or antipathy; "my dislike of him was instinctive"
subtype: #disinclination that toward which you are inclined to feel dislike; "his disinclination for modesty is well known"
subtype: #Anglophobia exaggerated dislike of England and English customs
subtype: #unfriendliness.dislike dislike experienced as an absence of friendliness
subtype: #estrangement__alienation__disaffection the feeling of being alienated from other people
subtype: #isolation.estrangement a feeling of being disliked and alone
subtype: #distaste__antipathy__aversion a feeling of intense dislike
subtype: #disapproval.dislike a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
subtype: #disdain__contempt__scorn lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
subtype: #disgust strong feelings of dislike
subtype: #abhorrence__abomination__detestation__execration__loathing__odium hate coupled with disgust
subtype: #repugnance__repulsion__revulsion__horror intense aversion
subtype: #nausea disgust so strong it makes you feel sick
subtype: #antagonism.ill_will an actively expressed feeling of dislike and hostility
subtype: #scunner (Scottish) a strong dislike; "they took a scunner against the United States"
subtype: #gratitude a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation; "he was overwhelmed with gratitude for their help"
subtype: #gratefulness__thankfulness__appreciativeness warm friendly feelings of gratitude
subtype: #ingratitude__ungratefulness a lack of gratitude
subtype: #unconcern a feeling of lack of concern
subtype: #indifference unbiased impartial unconcern
subtype: #aloofness__aloofnes indifference by personal withdrawal; "emotional distance"
subtype: #withdrawal.indifference__detachment avoiding emotional involvement
subtype: #heartlessness__heartlessnes__coldheartednes__hardheartednes an absence of concern for the welfare of others
subtype: #cruelty__mercilessness__mercilessnes__pitilessnes__ruthlessnes feelings of extreme heartlessness
subtype: #shame a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
subtype: #conscience.shame a feeling of shame when you do something immoral; "he has no conscience about his cruelty"
subtype: #self-disgust__self-hatred shame resulting from strong dislike of yourself or your actions
subtype: #embarrassment the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
subtype: #uncomfortableness__uncomfortablenes__selfconsciousnes__uneasines embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you
subtype: #shamefacedness__sheepishness feeling embarrassed about yourself
subtype: #chagrin__humiliation__mortification strong feelings of embarrassment
subtype: #discombobulation__confusion a feeling of embarrassment that leaves you confused
subtype: #abashment__bashfulness__bashfulnes feeling embarrassed due to modesty
subtype: #discomfiture__discomposure__disconcertion__disconcertment anxious embarrassment
subtype: #pridefulness__pride a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
subtype: #self-esteem__self-pride a feeling of pride in yourself
subtype: #egotism__ego__self-importance__selfimportance an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
subtype: #amour_propre__amourpropre__self-love__vanity feelings of excessive pride
subtype: #humbleness__humility a humble feeling; "he was filled with humility at the sight of the Pope"
subtype: #meekness.humbleness__meeknes the feeling of patient submissive humbleness
subtype: #self-depreciation a feeling of being of little worth
subtype: #astonishment__amazement the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising; "he looked at me in astonishment"
subtype: #wonder__wonderment__admiration the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
subtype: #awe an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration; "he stared over the edge with a feeling of awe"
subtype: #surprise.astonishment the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
subtype: #stupefaction.astonishment a feeling of stupefied astonishment
subtype: #stupor__daze__shock the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally; "his mother's deathleft him in a daze"; "he was numb with shock"
subtype: #expectation the feeling that something is about to happen
subtype: #expectancy__anticipation pleasurable expectation
subtype: #suspense.expectancy excited anticipation of an approaching climax; "the play kept the audience in suspense"
subtype: #fever intense nervous anticipation; "in a fever of resentment"
subtype: #buck_fever nervous excitement of an inexperienced hunter
subtype: #hope a specific instance of feeling hopeful; "it revived their hope of winning the pennant"
subtype: #levity.feeling feeling an inappropriate lack of seriousness
subtype: #gaiety__playfulness__playfulnes a festive merry feeling
subtype: #solemnity__gravity a solemn and dignified feeling
subtype: #earnestness__seriousness__sincerity an earnest and sincere feeling
subtype: #sensitivity.feeling__sensitiveness__sensitivenes sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others)
subtype: #oversensitiveness__oversensitivenes sensitivity leading to easy irritation or upset
subtype: #sensibility.sensitivity refined sensitivity to pleasurable or painful impressions; "cruelty offended his sensibility"
subtype: #perceptivity__insight__perceptiveness a feeling of understanding
subtype: #sensuousness a sensuous feeling
subtype: #withers.sensibility__wither sensibility to trouble (as in the phrase "wring one's withers"); "the lawsuit was wringing his withers"; "our withers are unwrung"--Shakespeare
subtype: #feelings emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity); "the remark hurt his feelings"
subtype: #agitation.feeling the feeling of being agitated; not calm
subtype: #unrest a feeling of restless agitation
subtype: #fidget__fidgetiness__fidgetines__restlessnes a feeling of agitation expressed in continual motion; "he's got the fidgets"; "waiting gave him a feeling of restlessness"
subtype: #impatience a restless desire for change and excitement
subtype: #stewing an extreme state of worry and agitation; "his stewing over the fight kept him awake most of the night"
subtype: #stir emotional agitation and excitement
subtype: #electricity.stir keen and shared excitement; "the stage crackled with electricity whenever she was on it"
subtype: #sensation a general feeling of excitement; "the announcement caused a sensation"
subtype: #tumult__turmoil violent agitation
subtype: #calmness a feeling of calm; an absence of agitation or excitement
subtype: #placidness__placidity a feeling of calmness; a quiet and undisturbed feeling
subtype: #imperturbability__coolness__imperturbableness__imperturbablenes calm and unruffled self-assurance; "he performed with all the coolness of a veteran"
subtype: #tranquility__tranquillity__quietness__quietnes a state of peace and quiet
subtype: #peace_of_mind__peace__peacefulness__repose__serenity__heartsease__ataraxis the absence of mental stress or anxiety
subtype: #relaxation__easiness a state of refreshing tranquility
subtype: #dreaminess__languor a relaxed comfortable feeling
subtype: #bravery__fearlessnes feeling no fear
subtype: #security.bravery freedom from anxiety or fear; "the watch dog gave her a feeling of security"
subtype: #confidence a feeling of trust (in someone or something); "I have confidence in our team"; "confidence is always borrowed, never owned"
subtype: #happiness__happines emotions experienced when in a state of well-being
subtype: #bonheur (French) happiness and good humor
subtype: #gladness__gladfulness__gladfulnes__gladsomenes experiencing joy and pleasure
subtype: #merriment__gaiety a gay feeling
subtype: #hilarity__mirth__mirthfulness__glee__gleefulness__gleefulnes great merriment
subtype: #jocundity__jocularity a feeling facetious merriment
subtype: #jollity__joviality feeling jolly and jovial and full of good humor
subtype: #rejoicing a feeling of great happiness
subtype: #belonging happiness felt in a secure relationship; "with his classmates he felt a sense of belonging"
subtype: #comfortableness__comfortablenes aa feeling of being at ease in a relationship
subtype: #closeness__closenes a feeling of being intimate and belonging together; "their closeness grew as the night wore on"
subtype: #togetherness affectionate closeness
subtype: #blitheness__cheerfulness a feeling of spontaneous good spirits; "his cheerfulness made everyone feel better"
subtype: #perkiness__perkines cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface
subtype: #insouciance__carefreeness__lightheartedness__lightsomeness__lightsomenes the cheerful feeling you have when nothing is troubling you
subtype: #contentment happiness with one's situation in life
subtype: #satisfaction.contentment the contentment you feel when you have done something right; "the chef tasted the sauce with great satisfaction"
subtype: #pride.satisfaction satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements; "he takes pride in his son's success"
subtype: #self-complacency__complacency__complacence__self-satisfaction the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself; "his complacency was absolutely disgusting"
subtype: #smugness an excessive feeling of self-satisfaction
subtype: #fulfilment__fulfillment a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
subtype: #gloat__gloating__glee malicious satisfaction
subtype: #sadness__sadnes__unhappines emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
subtype: #dolefulness sadness caused by grief or affliction
subtype: #melancholy a feeling of thoughtful sadness
subtype: #gloom__gloominess__somberness a feeling of melancholy apprehension
subtype: #heavyheartedness a feeling of dispirited melancholy
subtype: #pensiveness__pensivenes persistent morbid meditation on a problem
subtype: #world-weariness__worldwearines__Weltschmerz sadness on thinking about the evils of the world
subtype: #misery a feeling of intense unhappiness; "she was exhausted by her misery and grief"
subtype: #forlornness__forlornnes__lonelines__desolation sadness resulting from being forsaken or abandoned
subtype: #weepiness__weepines__tearfulnes sadness expressed by weeping
subtype: #sorrow an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement; "he tried to express his sorrow at her loss"
subtype: #heartache__grief__heartbreak__brokenheartedness__brokenheartednes intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
subtype: #dolor__dolour painful grief; a poetic term
subtype: #mournfulness__sorrowfulness__sorrowfulnes__ruthfulnes a state of gloomy sorrow
subtype: #woefulness__woe intense mournfulness
subtype: #plaintiveness__plaintivenes expressing sorrowfulness
subtype: #self-pity a feeling of sorrow (often self-indulgent) over your own sufferings
subtype: #regret__sorrow__ruefulness sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment; "he drank to drown his sorrows"; "he wrote a note expressing his regret"
subtype: #contrition__attrition__contriteness sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
subtype: #compunction__remorse__self-reproach a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
subtype: #guilt_feelings__guilt__guiltyconscience__guilt_trip__guilttrip remorse cause by feeling responsible for some offence
subtype: #repentance__penitence__penance remorse for your past conduct
subtype: #cheerlessness__cheerlessnes__uncheerfulnes a feeling of dreary or pessimistic sadness
subtype: #joylessness a feeling of dismal cheerlessness
subtype: #depression.sadness sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
subtype: #demoralization.depression__demoralisation depression resulting from an undermining of your morale
subtype: #helplessness a feeling of being unable to manage
subtype: #despondency__despondence__heartsickness__heartsicknes__disconsolatenes feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
subtype: #blue_devils a fit of despondency
subtype: #oppressiveness__oppression a feeling of being oppressed
subtype: #weight.oppressiveness an oppressive feeling of heavy force; "bowed down by the weight of responsibility"
subtype: #dysphoria abnormal depression and discontent
subtype: #downheartedness__downheartednes__lowspiritednes__dispiritednes a feeling of lowness of spirits
subtype: #hope.feeling the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled; "in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope"
subtype: #hopefulness the feeling you have when you have hope
subtype: #encouragement.hope the feeling of being encouraged
subtype: #optimism the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well
subtype: #sanguinity__sanguineness feeling sanguine; optimistically cheerful and confident
subtype: #despair the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well
subtype: #hopelessness the despair you feel when you have abandoned hope of comfort or success
subtype: #resignation.despair__surrender acceptance of despair
subtype: #defeatism acceptance of the inevitability of defeat
subtype: #dismay__discouragement__disheartenment the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
subtype: #intimidation.dismay the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc.
subtype: #pessimism the feeling that things will turn out badly
subtype: #cynicism a cynical feeling of distrust
subtype: #affection__affectionateness__fondness__tenderness__heart__warmheartedness__warmheartednes a positive feeling of liking; "he had trouble expressing the affection he felt"; "the child won everyone's heart"
subtype: #fond_regard__attachment a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
subtype: #protectiveness a feeling of protective affection
subtype: #regard__respect a feeling of friendship and esteem; "she mistook his manly regard for love"; "he inspires respect"
subtype: #soft_spot a sentimental affection; "she had a soft spot for her youngest son"
subtype: #temper__mood__humor__humour a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling; "whether he praised or cursed me depended on his temper at the time"; "he was in a bad humor"
subtype: #sulk__sulkiness__sulkines a mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal: "stayed home in a sulk"
subtype: #good_humor__good_humour__good_temper__amiability a cheerful and agreeable mood
subtype: #jollity__joviality feeling jolly and jovial and full of good humor
subtype: #ill_humor__illhumor__ill_humour__illhumour an angry and disagreeable mood
subtype: #moodiness.ill_humor__moodines a sullen gloomy feeling
subtype: #moroseness__glumness__sullenness a gloomy ill-tempered feeling
subtype: #crossness__crossnes__fretfulness__fretfulnes__fussines__peevishnes__choler an irritable petulant feeling
subtype: #testiness__testines__touchines__tetchiness feeling easily irritated
subtype: #pet.crossness a fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight)
subtype: #fellow_feeling__sympathy sharing the feelings of others (especially feelings of sorrow or anguish)
subtype: #concern.fellow_feeling a feeling of sympathy for someone or something; "She felt strong concern for those less fortunate"
subtype: #solicitude__solicitousness a feeling of excessive concern
subtype: #softheartedness__softheartednes__tendernes a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless)
subtype: #kindheartedness__kindheartednes sympathy arising from a kind heart
subtype: #compassionateness__compassionatenes a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
subtype: #tenderheartedness__tenderheartednes__tendernes warm compassionate feelings
subtype: #mercifulness.compassionateness__mercifulnes the feeling that motivates compassion
subtype: #forgiveness compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive
subtype: #commiseration__pity__ruth__pathos a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others; "the blind are too often objects of pity"
subtype: #compatibility.fellow_feeling__rapport a feeling of sympathetic understanding
subtype: #empathy understanding and entering into another's feelings
subtype: #enthusiasm a feeling of excitement
subtype: #gusto__relish__zest__zestfulness__zestfulnes vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
subtype: #eagerness__eagernes__avidness__keenness a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
subtype: #ardour__ardor__elan__zeal a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause); "they were imbued with a revolutionary ardor"; "he felt a kind of religious zeal"
subtype: #exuberance joyful enthusiasm
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