B2Upper intermediate8 words

Feelings and emotions

Go beyond happy and sad with precise words for how you really feel.

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thrilled
adjective/θrɪld/
Extremely happy and excited.
We were thrilled to hear about your new job.
anxious
adjective/ˈæŋkʃəs/
Worried and nervous about something that might happen.
I always feel anxious before exams.
frustrated
adjective/ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd/
Annoyed because you can't do or change something.
He got frustrated when the website kept crashing.
relieved
adjective/rɪˈliːvd/
Happy because something bad did not happen or has ended.
I was so relieved when my flight finally landed.
overwhelmed
adjective/ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
Feeling that you have too much to deal with.
She felt overwhelmed by all the work she had to do.
grateful
adjective/ˈɡreɪtfl/
Feeling thankful for something someone has done.
I'm really grateful for all your help.
embarrassed
adjective/ɪmˈbærəst/
Feeling shy, uncomfortable or ashamed in front of other people.
I was so embarrassed when I called my teacher Mom.
content
adjective/kənˈtent/
Happy and satisfied with what you have.
He's perfectly content with a quiet life in the countryside.