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