Struggling to describe and emotion is probably one of the hardest things to do as a writer. Mostly because every single word conveys something just a little bit different. Here is some vocabulary porn to help you find just the right word to describe that uncomfortable topic of emotion.
Happy
- Adored
- Thrilled
- Perky
- Appreciated
- Cheerful
- Ecstatic
- Excited
- Grateful
- Glad
- Jolly
- Jovial
- Joyful
- Loved
- Delighted
- Merry
- Optimistic
- Pleased
- Satisfied
- Tender
- Terrific
- Uplifted
- Chipper
- Jublient
- Blissful
Mad
- Aggravated
- Fuming
- Exasperated
- Livid
- Accused
- Angry
- Bitter
- Cross
- Defensive
- Frustrated
- Furious
- Hostile
- Inpatient
- Infuriated
- Insulted
- Jaded
- Offended
- Omery
- Outraged
- Pestered
- Rebellious
- Resistant
- Resentful
- Scorned
- Spiteful
- Testy
- Violated
Sad
- Bereaved
- Blue
- Somber
- Burdened
- Depressed
- Devastated
- Disappointed
- Discouraged
- Grief Stricken
- Gloomy
- Let Down
- Melancholy
- Miserable
- Neglected
- Pessimistic
- Remorseful
- Resentful
- Sorrowful
- Solemn
- Threatened
Scared
- Afraid
- Alarmed
- Anxious
- Bashful
- Cautious
- Fearful
- Frightened
- Horrified
- Lost
- Haunted
- Helpless
- Hesitant
- Insecure
- Nervous
- Petrified
- Puzzled
- Sheepish
- Tearful
- Uncomfortable
Surprised
- Astonished
- Curious
- Bewildered
- Dazed
- Confounded
- Bashful
- Curious
- Delighted
- Enchanted
- Exhilarated
- Incredulous
- Inquisitive
- Impressed
- Mystified
- Passionate
- Playful
- Replenished
- Stunned
- Shocked
Disgust
- Embarrassed
- Exposed
- Sick
- Shame
- Squashed
- Sickened
- Distaste
- Loathing
- Revulsion
- Abohar
- Antipathy
