Introduction
Language is a powerful tool that allows us to express our emotions and connect with others. In English, there is a vast array of words that can be used to convey a wide range of feelings. Whether you’re trying to express joy, sadness, love, or anger, this article provides a comprehensive list of over 100 emotional English words to help you unlock the heart and express your innermost feelings.
Emotions of Joy and Happiness
Joy
- Ecstatic
- Delighted
- Overjoyed
- Joyful
- Blissful
- Radiant
- Exhilarated
- Joyous
- Joyful
- Ecstatic
Happiness
- Joyful
- Overjoyed
- Delighted
- Blissful
- content
- Exhilarated
- Joyous
- Ecstatic
- Overwhelmed
- Joyful
Emotions of Sadness and Grief
Sadness
- Depressed
- Heartbroken
- Mournful
- Melancholic
- Downcast
- Heart-wrenching
- Heartbroken
- Despondent
- Grieved
- Sorrowful
Grief
- Mourning
- Heartbreak
- Loss
- Bereavement
- Despair
- Heartache
- Sadness
- Despondency
- Grief-stricken
- Mourning
Emotions of Love and Affection
Love
- Passionate
- Devoted
- Romantic
- Adoring
- Loving
- Affectionate
- Devotional
- Amorous
- Fond
- Passionate
Affection
- Tender
- Warm
- Passionate
- Loving
- Cherished
- Adoring
- Affectionate
- Devoted
- Fond
- Passionate
Emotions of Anger and Frustration
Anger
- Irritated
- Enraged
- Annoyed
- Frustrated
- Fuming
- Furious
- Aggravated
- Outraged
- Riled
- Indignant
Frustration
- Frustrated
- Irritated
- Annoyed
- Exasperated
- Disheartened
- Discouraged
- Downcast
- Disappointed
- Dismayed
- Overwhelmed
Emotions of Fear and Anxiety
Fear
- Terrified
- Scared
- Afraid
- Petrified
- Panicked
- Nervous
- Frightened
- Fearful
- Apprehensive
- Apprehensive
Anxiety
- Nervous
- Anxious
- Stressed
- Worried
- Upset
- Jittery
- Apprehensive
- Tense
- Uneasy
- Stressed
Emotions of Curiosity and Amazement
Curiosity
- Inquisitive
- Curious
- Intrigued
- Puzzled
- Wondering
- Baffled
- Astonished
- Bewildered
- Amazed
- Intrigued
Amazement
- Astonishment
- Amazement
- Surprise
- Wonder
- Shock
- Amazement
- Astonishment
- Surprise
- Bafflement
Emotions of Peace and Calm
Peace
- Tranquil
- Calm
- Serene
- Quiet
- Soothing
- Peaceful
- Relaxed
- Composed
- Still
- Calm
Calm
- Peaceful
- Tranquil
- Serene
- Composed
- Relaxed
- Quiet
- Steadfast
- Unruffled
- Composed
Emotions of Confidence and Determination
Confidence
- Confident
- Self-assured
- Assured
- Bold
- Assured
- Self-assured
- Self-assured
- Confident
- Bold
- Assured
Determination
- Resolute
- Persistent
- Determined
- Firm
- Steadfast
- Resolute
- Determined
- Persistent
- Firm
Emotions of Embarrassment and Discomfort
Embarrassment
- Shy
- Evasive
- Self-conscious
- Discreet
- Discreet
- Timid
- Modest
- bashful
- Self-conscious
- Evasive
Discomfort
- Uneasy
- Uncomfortable
- Awkward
- Discomfited
- Disquieted
- Nervous
- Self-conscious
- Inconvenienced
- Discomfited
- Uncomfortable
Emotions of Envy and Jealousy
Envy
- Envious
- Jealous
- Green with envy
- Envious
- Jealous
- Envious
- Envious
- Jealous
- Envious
- Jealous
Jealousy
- Envious
- Jealous
- Jealousy
- Envy
- Envious
- Jealous
- Envious
- Jealousy
- Envy
- Jealous
Emotions of Pride and Satisfaction
Pride
- Proud
- Proud
- Proud
- Proud
- Proud
- Proud
- Proud
- Proud
- Proud
- Proud
Satisfaction
- Satisfied
- Content
- Happy
- Content
- Satisfied
- Content
- Satisfied
- Content
- Happy
- Content
Emotions of Disgust and Disapproval
Disgust
- Disgusted
- Revolted
- Appalled
- Sickened
- Disgusted
- Appalled
- Disgusted
- Appalled
- Disgusted
- Sickened
Disapproval
- Disapproving
- Critical
- Disapproving
- Disapproving
- Critical
- Disapproving
- Critical
- Disapproving
- Critical
- Disapproving
Emotions of Hope and Optimism
Hope
- Hopeful
- Optimistic
- Encouraged
- Assured
- Hopeful
- Optimistic
- Encouraged
- Assured
- Hopeful
- Optimistic
Optimism
- Optimistic
- Hopeful
- Assured
- Encouraged
- Optimistic
- Hopeful
- Encouraged
- Assured
- Optimistic
- Hopeful
Emotions of Sadness and Despair
Sadness
- Depressed
- Heartbroken
- Mournful
- Melancholic
- Downcast
- Heart-wrenching
- Heartbroken
- Despondent
- Grieved
- Sorrowful
Despair
- Despair
- Hopeless
- Desolate
- Disheartened
- Hopeless
- Despair
- Desolate
- Hopeless
- Despair
- Desolate
Emotions of Love and Devotion
Love
- Passionate
- Devoted
- Romantic
- Adoring
- Loving
- Affectionate
- Devotional
- Amorous
- Fond
- Passionate
Devotion
- Devoted
- Commitment
- Fidelity
- Devotion
- Commitment
- Devotion
- Fidelity
- Devotion
- Commitment
- Fidelity
Emotions of Anger and Resentment
Anger
- Irritated
- Enraged
- Annoyed
- Frustrated
- Fuming
- Furious
- Aggravated
- Outraged
- Riled
- Indignant
Resentment
- Resentful
- Bitter
- Offended
- Offended
- Bitter
- Resentful
- Offended
- Bitter
- Resentful
- Offended
Emotions of Anxiety and Panic
Anxiety
- Nervous
- Anxious
- Stressed
- Worried
- Upset
- Jittery
- Apprehensive
- Tense
- Uneasy
- Stressed
Panic
- Panic-stricken
- Panicked
- Terrified
- Scared
- Nervous
- Panicked
- Panic-stricken
- Terrified
- Scared
- Nervous
Emotions of Curiosity and Inquisitiveness
Curiosity
- Inquisitive
- Curious
- Intrigued
- Puzzled
- Wondering
- Baffled
- Astonished
- Bewildered
- Amazed
- Intrigued
Inquisitiveness
- Inquisitive
- Curious
- Intrigued
- Inquisitive
- Curious
- Intrigued
- Inquisitive
- Curious
- Intrigued
- Inquisitive
Emotions of Peace and Contentment
Peace
- Tranquil
- Calm
- Serene
- Quiet
- Soothing
- Peaceful
- Relaxed
- Composed
- Still
- Calm
Contentment
- Content
- Happy
- Satisfied
- Content
- Happy
- Satisfied
- Content
- Happy
- Satisfied
- Content
Emotions of Confidence and Self-assurance
Confidence
- Confident
- Self-assured
- Assured
- Bold
- Assured
- Self-assured
- Self-assured
- Confident
- Bold
- Assured
Self-assurance
- Self-assured
- Confident
- Assured
- Bold
- Assured
- Self-assured
- Self-assured
- Confident
- Bold
- Assured
Emotions of Embarrassment and Shyness
Embarrassment
- Shy
- Evasive
- Self-conscious
- Discreet
- Discreet
- Timid
- Modest
- bashful
- Self-conscious
- Evasive
Shyness
- Shy
- Timid
- Sheepish
- bashful
- Shy
- Timid
- Sheepish
- Bashful
- Shy
- Timid
Emotions of Envy and Jealousy
Envy
- Envious
- Jealous
- Green with envy
- Envious
- Jealous
- Envious
- Envious
- Jealous
- Envious
- Jealous
Jealousy
- Envious
- Jealous
- Jealousy
- Envy
- Envious
- Jealous
- Envious
- Jealousy
- Envy
- Jealous
Emotions of Pride and Egotism
Pride
- Proud
- Proud
- Proud
- Proud
- Proud
- Proud
- Proud
- Proud
- Proud
- Proud
Egotism
- Egocentric
- Self-centered
- Self-absorbed
- Narcissistic
- Self-centered
- Egocentric
- Self-centered
- Narcissistic
- Self-absorbed
- Egocentric
Emotions of Disgust and Disgust
Disgust
- Disgusted
- Revolted
- Appalled
- Sickened
- Disgusted
- Appalled
- Disgusted
- Appalled
- Disgusted
- Sickened
Disgust
- Disgusted
- Revolted
- Appalled
- Sickened
- Disgusted
- Appalled
- Disgusted
- Appalled
- Disgusted
- Sickened
Emotions of Hope and Optimism
Hope
- Hopeful
- Optimistic
- Encouraged
- Assured
- Hopeful
- Optimistic
- Encouraged
- Assured
- Hopeful
- Optimistic
Optimism
- Optimistic
- Hopeful
- Assured
- Encouraged
- Optimistic
- Hopeful
- Encouraged
- Assured
- Optimistic
- Hopeful
Emotions of Sadness and Despair
Sadness
- Depressed
- Heartbroken
- Mournful
- Melancholic
- Downcast
- Heart-wrenching
- Heartbroken
- Despondent
- Grieved
- Sorrowful
Despair
- Despair
- Hopeless
- Desolate
- Disheartened
- Hopeless
- Despair
- Desolate
- Hopeless
- Despair
- Desolate
Emotions of Love and Devotion
Love
- Passionate
- Devoted
- Romantic
- Adoring
- Loving
- Affectionate
- Devotional
- Amorous
- Fond
- Passionate
Devotion
- Devoted
- Commitment
- Fidelity
- Devotion
- Commitment
- Devotion
- Fidelity
- Devotion
- Commitment
- Fidelity
Emotions of Anger and Resentment
Anger
- Irritated
- Enraged
- Annoyed
- Frustrated
- Fuming
- Furious
- Aggravated
- Outraged
- Riled
- Indignant
Resentment
- Resentful
- Bitter
- Offended
- Offended
- Bitter
- Resentful
- Offended
- Bitter
- Resentful
- Offended
Emotions of Anxiety and Panic
Anxiety
- Nervous
- Anxious
- Stressed
- Worried
- Upset
- Jittery
- Apprehensive
- Tense
- Uneasy
- Stressed
Panic
- Panic-stricken
- Panicked
- Terrified
- Scared
- Nervous
- Panicked
- Panic-stricken
- Terrified
- Scared
- Nervous
Emotions of Curiosity and Inquisitiveness
Curiosity
- Inquisitive
- Curious
- Intrigued
- Puzzled
- Wondering
- Baffled
- Astonished
- Bewildered
- Amazed
- Intrigued
Inquisitiveness
- Inquisitive
- Curious
- Intrigued
- Inquisitive
- Curious
- Intrigued
- Inquisitive
- Curious
- Intrigued
- Inquisitive
Emotions of Peace and Contentment
Peace
- Tranquil
- Calm
- Serene
- Quiet
- Soothing
- Peaceful
- Relaxed
- Composed
- Still
- Calm
Contentment
- Content
- Happy
- Satisfied
- Content
- Happy
- Satisfied
- Content
- Happy
- Satisfied
- Content
Emotions of Confidence and Self-assurance
Confidence
- Confident
- Self-assured
- Assured
- Bold
- Assured
- Self-assured
- Self-assured
- Confident
- Bold
- Assured
Self-assurance
- Self-assured
- Confident
- Assured
- Bold
- Assured
- Self-assured
- Self-assured
- Confident
- Bold
- Assured
Emotions of Embarrassment and Shyness
Embarrassment
- Shy
- Evasive
- Self-conscious
- Discreet
- Discreet
- Timid
- Modest
- bashful
- Self-conscious
- Evasive
Shyness
- Shy
- Timid
- Sheepish
- bashful
- Shy
- Timid
- Sheepish
- Bashful
- Shy
- Timid
Emotions of Envy and Jealousy
Envy
- Envious
- Jealous
- Green with envy
- Envious
- Jealous
- Envious
- Envious
- Jealous
- Envious
- Jealous
Jealousy
- Envious
- Jealous
- Jealousy
- Envy
- Envious
- Jealous
- Envious
- Jealousy
- Envy
- Jealous
Emotions of Pride and Egotism
Pride
- Proud
- Proud
- Proud
- Proud
- Proud
- Proud
- Proud
- Proud
- Proud
- Proud
Egotism
- Egocentric
- Self-centered
- Self-absorbed
- Narcissistic
- Self-centered
- Egocentric
- Self-centered
- Narcissistic
- Self-absorbed
- Egocentric
Emotions of Disgust and Disgust
Disgust
- Disgusted
- Revolted
- Appalled
- Sickened
- Disgusted
- Appalled
- Disgusted
- Appalled
- Disgusted
- Sickened
Disgust
- Disgusted
- Revolted
- Appalled
- Sickened
- Disgusted
- Appalled
- Disgusted
- Appalled
- Disgusted
- Sickened
Emotions of Hope and Optimism
Hope
- Hopeful
- Optimistic
- Encouraged
- Assured
- Hopeful
- Optimistic
- Encouraged
- Assured
- Hopeful
- Optimistic
Optimism
- Optimistic
- Hopeful
- Assured
- Encouraged
- Optimistic
- Hopeful
- Encouraged
- Assured
- Optimistic
- Hopeful
Emotions of Sadness and Despair
Sadness
- Depressed
- Heartbroken
- Mournful
- Melancholic
- Downcast
- Heart-wrenching
- Heartbroken
- Despondent
- Grieved
- Sorrowful
Despair
- Despair
- Hopeless
- Desolate
- Disheartened
- Hopeless
- Despair
- Desolate
- Hopeless
- Despair
- Desolate
Emotions of Love and Devotion
Love
- Passionate
- Devoted
- Romantic
- Adoring
- Loving
- Affectionate
- Devotional
- Amorous
- Fond
- Passionate
Devotion
- Devoted
- Commitment
- Fidelity
- Devotion
- Commitment
- Devotion
- Fidelity
- Devotion
- Commitment
- Fidelity
Emotions of Anger and Resentment
Anger
- Irritated
- Enraged
- Annoyed
- Frustrated
- Fuming -