Feelings and Emotions

to make someone feel annoyed, anxious, or angry

The constant noise from the construction site agitated the residents.

to make someone so frightened that they cannot move or speak

The sudden appearance of the ghostly figure in the dark forest petrified the hikers.

to bring shame or dishonor on oneself or other people

His scandalous behavior disgraced his family and tarnished their reputation.

to greatly shock or surprise someone

The magician's tricks astounded the audience, leaving them speechless.

to make someone feel greatly shocked or amazed so much that they are speechless

The magician’s final trick dumbfounded the entire audience.

to hate a behavior or way of thought, believing that it is morally wrong

She abhors dishonesty and always values honesty above all else.

disposed to love

He grew increasingly amorous as the evening wore on.

(biochemistry) interaction between two or more substances where one of them stops or reduces the effect of others

The brain's functioning is influenced by the antagonism between neurotransmitters like dopamine and adenosine.

a long bar of iron or metal that supports the weight of a building

The construction workers carefully lifted the steel beam into place, securing it to the framework of the building.

likely to cause arguments because of being aggressive

to cause someone to feel shocked, worried, or upset

The sudden cancellation of the event dismayed the attendees, leaving them feeling disappointed.

devoid of respect for someone or something

She gave him a contemptuous look after his rude comment.

to make someone feel extremely miserable and unhappy

The loss of her parents desolated her.

having low self-confidence

Despite being knowledgeable, his diffident nature kept him from contributing in meetings.

serious and solemn in manner or character

Her grave expression conveyed the seriousness of the situation, leaving everyone in the room silent.

a strong feeling of distaste for someone or something

The sight of the decaying food in the refrigerator filled her with disgust.

deserving intense hatred due to its cruelty

The dictator's abominable crimes shocked the world.

feeling very sleepy

After a heavy lunch, she felt drowsy and struggled to keep her eyes open at her desk.

unable to stay still and calm

The fidgety child couldn't sit still during the long car ride, constantly shifting in his seat.

extremely excited and happy

She was ecstatic when she found out she had won the lottery, unable to contain her excitement.

feeling anxious and easily irritated

She was feeling edgy before the meeting, worried about how her proposal would be received.

to deeply irritate someone, especially when they can do nothing about it or solve the problem

His repeated failure to follow instructions correctly exasperated his boss, who had to continually correct his mistakes.

to strongly attract someone and make them interested and excited

The charming streets of the old town enchanted tourists, inviting them to explore its hidden treasures.

greatly frightened and worried about something, in a way that is uncontrollable

She became frantic when she couldn't find her child in the crowded mall.

having confused or unclear thoughts or speech due to fever, pain, medication, etc.

to make someone feel annoyed or upset for not being able to achieve what they desire

The ongoing delays frustrate her.

to feel intense sorrow, especially because someone has died

The entire community came together to grieve the passing of a beloved member.

having an intense, but often temporary, feeling of love or attraction for someone or something

to make someone extremely angry

His dishonesty infuriated his colleagues.

having a dull or uninteresting quality

The weather was dreary, with constant rain and gray skies that made the day feel endless.

to make one feel extremely excited, pleased, and delighted

The thrilling roller coaster ride exhilarated the riders, leaving them with a rush of excitement.

full of happiness and delight

The celebration was joyous, filled with laughter, music, and dancing.

unhappy because of loneliness

He felt lonesome after moving to a new city where he didn’t know anyone.

freeing from false belief or illusions

the state of being unhappy and despairing

In the depths of his despondency, he struggled to find a reason to get out of bed each morning.

a general lack of interest, concern, or enthusiasm toward things in life

The student's apathy towards his studies was evident in his consistently low grades.

a feeling of long-lasting sadness that often cannot be explained

She couldn't shake off the melancholy that lingered after saying goodbye to her childhood home.

the extreme feeling of rage and anger

The news of the corruption scandal caused an outrage among the citizens, who demanded justice.

excessive or uncontrollable fear

a strong feeling of hating oneself