3.4 Emotion

Use this domain for general words related to feelings and emotions.

OMC Codes:

152 Drives and Emotions

150 Behavior Processes and Personality

Louw Nida Codes:

25 Attitudes and Emotions

What words refer to feeling something?

feel, experience,

What words refer to the part of a person that enables him to feel emotions?

feelings, emotions, heart

What words refer to a feeling?

feeling, emotion, sentiment,

What words describe a feeling?

heart-felt, strong, powerful, deep, shallow, passing,

What words refer to feeling something very strongly?

be gripped by,

What words refer to a strong feeling?

strong feeling, strong emotion, passion,

What words describe someone who has strong emotions?

emotional, sensitive, sentimental, passionate, intense, intensity,

What words refer to feeling something for a long time?

attitude, mood, state of mind, frame of mind, spirits, morale,

What words refer to causing someone to feel something?

make you feel, stimulate, stir, arouse, raise, touch,

What words refer to something that causes someone to feel something?

stimulation,

What words describe something that causes someone to feel something?

stimulating, rousing, touching, emotional,

What words refer to doing something to show a feeling?

emote, express, show, act out, display,

What words describe someone who does not show many emotions?

unemotional, dispassionate, unfeeling, insensitive, unsentimental,

What words refer to controlling your feelings?

control yourself, self-control, restrain yourself, restraint, contain yourself, keep your temper,

What words describe a person whose emotions are so strong that they lose control?

hysterical, have hysterics, go to pieces, fall apart, break down, have an emotional breakdown, go berserk, snap, crack, crack up, give in to, get carried away, have a fit,

What words refer to controlling your feelings again after losing control?

snap out of it, get a grip on yourself, pull yourself together,

3.4.1 Feel good

Use this domain for general words related to positive emotions.

What words refer to feeling good?

feel good, feel up,

What words refer to good feelings?

good feelings, positive emotions, good attitude,

What words describe someone who feels good?

up, high,

What words refer to feeling very good?

exhilarated,

What words refer to feeling good for a long time?

happy,

What words refer to causing someone to feel good?

cheer, hearten, entertain, brighten your day,

What words describe something that causes someone to feel good?

cheerful (thought),

3.4.1.1 Like, love

Use this domain for words related to liking something or someone, or liking to do something.

What words refer to liking something?

like, have a liking for, adore, enjoy, be fond of, proud of someone, fancy something, have a fancy for, take a fancy to, care for, have affection for, admire, look up to, think highly of, approve, pleased, admire, appeals to you, be to your liking, go down well, savor (v), luxuriate, be happy with, feel good toward, feel good about,

What words refer to liking someone?

like, be fond of, be attached to, have a soft spot for, see something in someone, a man/woman after your own heart

What words refer to the feeling of liking something?

liking, admiration, adoration, affection, approval, enjoyment, fondness for, pleasure, pride, affinity,

What words refer to liking something very much?

love, adore, delight, enthusiastic about, enthusiasm for, be mad about, be crazy about, be attached to, have a passion for

What words describe something that is liked?

likable, lovable, lovely, tasteful, admirable, delightful, charming, endearing, engaging, pleasing, pleasurable, enjoyable, nice, likes and dislikes, love of your life, passion

What words refer to a person who likes something?

admirer, fan, (art)-lover, lover of, enthusiast, devotee

What words describe someone who likes something?

adoring, affectionate,

What words refer to liking something and wanting to have it?

aspire, hanker for, have a hankering for, long for, relish (n), relish (v), covet, crave, desire (v), desire (n), fancy (v), pine for, want (v), yearn,

What words refer to something causing someone to like a person or thing?

beguile, bewitch, charm, dazzle, delight, enchant, enthrall, fascinate, gladden, gratify, impress, please, thrill, tickle, wow,

What words refer to something that causes someone to like a person or thing?

charm, enchantress,

What words describe something that causes someone to like a person or thing?

beguiling, bewitching, charming, dazzling, delightful, enchanting, enthralling, fascinating, gratifying, impressive, pleasing, thrilling,

3.4.1.1.1 Enjoy doing something

Use this domain for words related to enjoying doing something.

What words refer to enjoying something?

like, enjoy, love, be fond of, get a lot of pleasure out of, savor, with relish, exhilarate,

What words refer to feeling happy when you are doing something?

enjoy yourself, have a good time, have fun, have the time of your life, have a whale of a time, have a blast, be in your element, live it up, let your hair down,

What words refer to the feeling you get when you enjoy doing something?

enjoyment, pleasure, ecstasy, exhilaration, satisfaction,

What words describe someone who enjoys doing something?

keen, avid, great,

What words refer to causing someone to enjoy himself?

amuse, entertain,

What words refer to something that causes someone to enjoys something?

amusement, entertainment,

What words describe something that people enjoy doing?

enjoyable, fun, good fun, great fun, pleasurable, pleasure, be a delight, the joys of, the delights of, be a blast, be a good laugh, satisfying, amusing, entertaining, treat,

What words describe someone that other people enjoy being with?

be good company, fun, be a good laugh,

What words refer to enjoying something bad?

revel in, get a kick out of, take delight in, relish, gloat, take pleasure in, delight in, wallow in,

What words refer to doing something just because you enjoy it?

for fun, for a laugh, for the hell of it,

What words refer to enjoying being praised?

bask in, lap something up,

What words describe someone who is only interested in enjoying themselves?

self-indulgent, hedonist,

What words refer to something you do to enjoy yourself?

recreation, leisure,

What words refer to someone who does not want other people to enjoy themselves?

spoilsport,

3.4.1.1.2 Self-esteem

Use this domain for words related to feeling good about yourself.

Louw Nida Codes:

25S Pride

What words refer to feeling good about yourself?

feel good about yourself,

What words refer to the feeling of self-esteem?

pride, self-esteem, self-respect,

What words describe someone who feels good about himself?

proud,

What words refer to feeling very good about yourself?

proud,

What words refer to causing someone to feel good about himself?

build up, encourage, bolster, boost, congratulate,

What words refer to something that causes someone to feel good about himself?

encouragement, boost, congratulations,

What words describe something that causes someone to feel good about himself?

encouraging

3.4.1.1.3 Prefer

Use this domain for words related to preferring one thing over another--to like something more than something else.

What words refer to preferring something?

prefer, preferably, in preference to, favor, like something better, like this more than that, have a preference, give me something any day!, be partial to

What words refer to preferring to do something?

prefer to do something, prefer doing something, would prefer to do something, would rather do something, would sooner do something, be in favor of doing something,

What words refer to wanting someone to do something more than something else?

would prefer, would rather,

What words describe something that you prefer?

preferable, preferred, favored,

What words refer to something you like more than any others?

favorite (n), favorite (adj), first choice, preference, number one,

What words refer to someone who is liked more than others?

favorite (n), teacher's pet, favored,

What words refer to unfairly favoring one person over another?

favoritism, bias, biased

What words refer to not unfairly favoring one person over another?

unbiased, impartial, impartially, impartiality,

3.4.1.1.4 Popular

Use this domain for words describing something that many people like.

What words describe someone that many people like?

popular, well-liked, be in favor,

What words describe something that many people like?

popular, be in demand, sought-after, be big, best-seller, blockbuster, hit

What words refer to how popular something is?

popularity,

What words refer to making something popular?

popularize,

What words describe someone or something that is not popular?

unpopular, be out of favor, go out of favor with, there's no demand for

3.4.1.1.5 Fashionable

Use this domain for words describing something that many people like.

What words describe something that is fashionable?

fashionable, be in fashion, be the fashion, in, be the in thing, chic, cult, designer, be the latest thing, be all the rage, trendy, be in vogue,

What words describe someone who has fashionable things?

fashionable, trendy,

What words refer to something becoming fashionable?

come into fashion, come in, make a comeback,

What words refer to making something fashionable?

set the fashion, set the trend, bring in,

What words refer to something that is fashionable?

fashion, trend, vogue, the latest thing,

What words refer to something that is fashionable for a short time?

fad, craze,

What words refer to the business of making fashionable things?

fashion,

What words describe something that is not fashionable?

be out of fashion, out, unfashionable, old-fashioned,

What words refer to something becoming unfashionable?

go out, date,

3.4.1.1.6 Contentment

Use this domain for words related to feeling contented.

Louw Nida Codes:

25G Content, Satisfied

What words refer to feeling good about your present conditions?

be content, be happy with your lot, feel satisfied

What words describe when a person feels bad about his conditions or situation?

discontent, discontented, dissatisfied, dissatisfaction, discontent,

What words refer to not being satisfied?

be displeased with, be unhappy with, not happy, dissatisfied, discontented, disgruntled,

3.4.1.1.7 Happy for

Use this domain for words related to feeling happy for someone--to feel good because something good happened to someone. The opposite is jealousy and envy.

What words refer to feeling good about someone's good fortune?

be happy for, rejoice with, be glad for

What words refer to expressing your joy about someone's good fortune?

cheer for, applaud, congratulate

3.4.1.1.8 Pleased with

Use this domain for words related to feeling pleased with someone--to feel good because someone did something good.

Louw Nida Codes:

25H Acceptable To, To Be Pleased With

What words refer to being pleased with someone?

be pleased with, happy with, satisfied with, approve of, delight in, be favorable toward, impressed with, thrilled with, tickled with, respect,

3.4.1.2 Happy

Use this domain for words related to feeling happy--to feel good when something good happens (such as receiving a gift, hearing good news, or watching something good happening).

Louw Nida Codes:

25K Happy, Glad, Joyful

25H Acceptable To, To Be Pleased With

25J Enjoy, Take Pleasure In, Be Fond of Doing

What words refer to feeling happy?

rejoice, feel good, be in a good mood

What words refer to the feeling of happiness?

happiness, bliss, cheerfulness, contentment, delight, elation, euphoria, gladness, good feelings, joy, mirth, pleasure, satisfaction

What words describe someone who feels happy?

happy, happily, cheerful, cheerfully, chipper, content, contented, contentedly, glad, gladly, jaunty, merry, mirthful, pleased, satisfied

What words refer to feeling very happy?

exult, delight in, ecstasy, be on top of the world, be over the moon, rapture,

What words describe a person who is very happy?

blissfully happy, overjoyed, delighted, ecstatic, elated, exultant, joyful, jubilant, radiant, thrilled

What words describe a person who usually feels happy?

happy, cheerful, contented, jolly, jovial, have a happy/cheerful/sunny disposition

What words describe a person who feels good while doing something?

enjoy, take pleasure in, be fond of doing

What words refer to feeling good about someone's behavior?

be pleased with

What words describe how a person feels when something good happens to someone else?

feel happy for, rejoice with

What words refer to feeling good when something bad happens to someone?

exultant, glee, gleeful, gloat

What words refer to causing someone to feel happy?

make someone happy, cheer someone up, comfort, console, delight, gladden, please, satisfy, put someone in a good mood, make someone's day, raise someone's spirits, lift someone's spirits

What words refer to feeling happy again after feeling sad?

brighten up, cheer up, perk up, be cheered, be heartened, take heart

What words refer to something that causes someone to feel happy?

delight, joy, happy ending

What words describe something that causes someone to feel happy?

happy, cheering, cheerful (thought), heartening, heartwarming, pleasing, satisfying

What words describe a time period when you feel happy?

happy, blissful, delightful (time), idyllic, joyous (occasion), pleasant

3.4.1.2.1 Relaxed

Use this domain for words related to feeling relaxed--to feel good when you are not working and nothing bad is happening.

What words refer to feeling relaxed?

relax, rest, unbend, unwind, feel at home, feel at ease, be at ease, take it easy, take things easy, make yourself at home, loosen up, let your hair down, let yourself go,

What words refer to the feeling of relaxation?

relaxation, comfort,

What words describe someone who feels relaxed?

relaxed, at ease, calm, comfortable, laid-back, uninhibited

What words refer to causing someone to feel relaxed?

relax someone, put someone at ease, make someone feel at home,

What words refer to something that causes someone to feel relaxed?

sedative, relaxant,

What words describe something that causes someone to feel relaxed?

relaxing,

3.4.1.2.2 Calm

Use this domain for words related to feeling calm.

What words refer to feeling calm?

feel calm, be at peace,

What words refer to the feeling of calm?

calm (n), composure, presence of mind, equanimity, peace, placidity, poise, repose, serenity, tranquility,

What words describe someone who feels calm?

calm (adj), calmly, collected, composed, cool, dispassionate, peaceful, phlegmatic, quiescent, sedate, serene, staid, steady, tranquil, unruffled, not fazed,

What words refer to causing someone to feel calm?

calm someone, calm someone down, soothe,

What words refer to something that causes someone to feel calm?

calming influence, tranquilizer,

What words describe something that causes someone to feel calm?

calming,

What words refer to remaining calm in a difficult situation?

keep your cool, keep your head, keep a stiff upper lip, maintain your composure, imperturbable, untroubled,

What words describe a person who is usually calm?

placid, even-tempered, laid-back

What words describe a calm place?

calm, quiet, peaceful

What words refer to becoming calm?

calm down, cool down, cool off, compose yourself, steady your nerves, relax, quiet down,

What do you say to someone when you want them to be calm?

Cool it. Take it easy. Calm down.

3.4.1.3 Surprise

Use this domain for words related to feeling surprised--to feel something when something unexpected, unusual, or amazing happens.

Louw Nida Codes:

25T Surprise, Astonish

What words refer to feeling surprised?

be surprised, wonder, be in awe,

What words refer to the feeling of surprise?

surprise (n), amazement, astonishment, awe (n), incredulity,

What words describe someone who feels surprised?

surprised, amazed, astonished, incredulous, startled, flabbergasted,

What words refer to causing someone to feel surprised?

surprise (v), surprise (n), amaze, astonish, astound, awe (v), inspire awe, flabbergast, floor, startle,

What words refer to something that causes someone to feel surprised?

surprise (n),

What words describe something that causes someone to feel surprised?

surprising, startling, amazing, astonishing, incredible, wonderful, awe-inspiring, awesome, unexpected,

What do you say when you are surprised?

Wow!

3.4.1.4 Interested

Use this domain for words related to feeling interested.

What words refer to feeling interested in something?

be interested in, show interest, express interest, find something interesting, take an interest in, be curious about,

What words refer to the feeling of interest?

interest, curiosity,

What words describe someone who feels interested?

interested, curious,

What words refer to causing someone to feel interested?

interest, get someone interested, entertain, stimulate, stir, appeal to, attract someone's interest, attract someone's attention, interestingly, hold your attention, rekindle interest, revive interest,

What words refer to something that is interesting?

interest, curio, attraction, entertainment,

What words describe someone that is interesting?

interesting, colorful, a character, entertainer,

What words describe something that is interesting?

interesting, be of interest, entertaining, lively, stimulating, stimulation, unusual, have character,

What words describe a time when something interesting is happening?

interesting, eventful, colorful, never a dull moment,

What words refer to becoming more interested in something?

get interested, become interested, get into,

What words refer to becoming less interested in something?

lose interest,

What words refer to making something more interesting?

make something more interesting, liven up, jazz up, add variety,

What words refer to doing something often because you are interested in it?

follow (a sport), be into, take something up,

What words refer to something you do because you are interested in it?

hobby, interest, recreation,

3.4.1.4.1 Excited

Use this domain for words related to feeling excited--to feel good when something good has happening or is about to happen.

What words refer to feeling excited?

be on the edge of your seat, be on tenterhooks, be all agog,

What words refer to the feeling of excitement?

excitement, thrill, exhilaration, hysteria, suspense,

What words describe someone who feels excited?

excited, eager, thrilled, animated, exuberant,

What words describe a group of people who are excited?

frenzy, fever pitch, hysterical, high spirits

What words refer to feeling very excited?

exhilarated, overexcited, mad, wild, crazy

What words refer to causing someone to feel excited?

excite, get someone excited, thrill, give someone a thrill, animate, stir up, exhilarate,

What words refer to something that causes someone to feel excited?

sensation

What words describe something that causes someone to feel excited?

exciting, thrilling, sensational, sensation, exhilarating, heady, dramatic, nail biting, action-packed

What words refer to doing something in order to feel excited?

do something for kicks, do something for the thrill of it

What words describe an exciting experience?

thrill, adventure, excitement

What words refer to the most exciting part of something?

climax, high point, high spot, highlight

What words describe a person who becomes excited easily?

excitable

What words refer to becoming more excited?

get excited, excitement rose, go mad, go wild, go crazy, reach a climax, reach a fever pitch

What words refer to becoming less excited?

calm down,

What words describe a person who does not feel excited?

calm, unexcited,

3.4.1.4.2 Enthusiastic

Use this domain for words related to feeling enthusiastic--to feel very good because you want to do something or you want something to happen.

Louw Nida Codes:

25F Be Eager, Be Earnest, In a Devoted Manner

What words refer to feeling enthusiastic?

be into something, be excited about, be raring to go, eagerly,

What words refer to the feeling of enthusiasm?

enthusiasm, eagerness, zeal,

What words describe someone who feels enthusiastic?

enthusiastic, enthused, animated, ardent, avid, eager, fervent, hot, motivated, zealous, have purpose, keen, mad about,

What words refer to feeling very enthusiastic?

get carried away, be full of enthusiasm,

What words refer to causing someone to feel enthusiastic?

inspire, motivate, fire up, enthuse

What words refer to something that causes someone to feel enthusiastic?

motivation, motivator,

What words describe something that causes someone to feel enthusiastic?

motivating,

What words refer to someone who is enthusiastic about something?

fan,

What words refer to not feeling enthusiastic?

not enthusiastic, unenthusiastic, lack of enthusiasm, half-hearted, lukewarm, muted, your heart's not in it,

3.4.1.4.3 Obsessed

Use this domain for words related to feeling obsessed--to be very interested in something for a long time.

What words refer to feeling obsessed with something?

be obsessed with, be fascinated by, can't get something out of your mind, have a thing about, have an unhealthy interest in, have a one-track mind,

What words refer to the feeling of obsession?

fascination, obsession, mania, fixation, fetish, preoccupation,

What words describe someone who feels obsessed?

obsessed, absorbed, captivated, engrossed, enthralled, fascinated, intrigued, mesmerized, spellbound, be all ears,

What words refer to causing someone to feel obsessed?

obsess, captivate, fascinate, intrigue,

What words describe something that causes someone to be obsessed?

fascinating, intriguing, irresistible, absorbing, riveting, gripping, compelling, couldn't put it down,

3.4.1.4.4 Attract

Use this domain for words related to attracting someone's attention to something. In a typical situation, a person sees something with an interesting quality. The person moves closer, pays close attention to the thing, and possibly does something to it.

What words refer to something attracting someone's interest?

attract, tempt, seduce, pull, draw, bring in, lure, appeal to

What words describe something that has qualities that make people interested in it?

attractive, tempting, appealing, irresistible, enticing, alluring, seductive

What words refer to something that is attractive?

attraction, lure (n), temptation,

What words refer to the quality of something that is attractive?

appeal (n), the lure of, charm, pull (n), draw (n)

3.4.1.4.5 Indifferent

Use this domain for words related to feeling indifferent about something.

What words refer to feeling indifferent?

not care, shrug it off, be on the fence, middle-of-the-road,

What words refer to the feeling of indifference?

indifference, neutrality, apathy, unconcern, lack of concern,

What words describe someone who feels indifferent?

indifferent, neutral, apathetic, unconcerned, unmoved, blasé, careless, lackadaisical, half-hearted, casual, offhand, nonchalant, gaily

What words refer to feeling very indifferent?

not give a damn, couldn't care less, be past caring, for all I care,

What words indicate that you don't care, because you will be happy no matter what happens?

don't mind, not be fussy, it doesn't bother me,

What words indicate that you used to care, but don't anymore because you are hurt or angry?

be past caring, for all I care, not give a damn, couldn't care less

What words indicate that you don't care about someone else's problem?

not my problem, not my concern, that's your problem, (that's just) tough

What expressions do people use when they don't care?

What words refer to not being aware of other people's feelings?

insensitive

3.4.1.4.6 Uninterested, bored

Use this domain for words related to feeling uninterested or bored--when someone is not interested in something.

What words refer to feeling uninterested in something?

not be interested, lack interest, be bored (with), be fed up with, be tired of, don't care (about), can't be bothered, your heart's not in it, be cool towards, show no interest, express no interest, leave someone cold,

What words refer to the feeling of being uninterested?

disinterest, lack of interest, boredom, apathy,

What words describe someone who feels uninterested?

uninterested, disinterested, apathetic, bored, dull, lethargic, uncaring, unconcerned, unenthusiastic, half-hearted, lukewarm,

What words refer to feeling very uninterested?

could care less, couldn't care less, be bored to tears, be bored stiff, be bored out of your mind, someone's eyes glaze over,

What words describe someone who is not interested in anything?

bored, bored to tears, bored stiff

What words refer to causing someone to feel uninterested?

bore (v), put you to sleep

What words refer to something that causes someone to feel uninterested?

monotony, tedium,

What words refer to a person who is uninteresting?

bore (n),

What words describe something that is uninteresting?

uninteresting, not very interesting, boring, dull, tedious, uneventful, unexciting, humdrum, monotonous, repetitive, long-winded,

What words describe a place that is uninteresting

dead, one-horse town, nothing ever happens, drab, featureless, dreary

What words refer to trying to find something that is interesting because you are bored?

relieve the boredom

What words refer to something becoming uninteresting?

the novelty wears off, lose interest, get tired of,

3.4.1.5 Confident

Use this domain for words related to feeling confident--to feel sure that you can do something.

What words refer to feeling confident?

feel confident, sure of yourself, think positively, secure in yourself

What words refer to the feeling of confidence?

confidence, morale, positive thinking,

What words describe someone who feels confident?

confident, assured, self-assured, assertive,

What words describe someone who is too confident?

overconfident,

What words refer to causing someone to feel confident?

encourage, boost someone's morale, raise someone's confidence,

What words refer to something that causes someone to feel confident?

encouragement, boost, morale raiser,

What words describe something that causes someone to feel confident?

encouraging,

What words refer to feeling more confident?

your morale rises

What words refer to feeling less confident?

demoralize, shake someone's confidence, lose confidence

What words describe someone who is not confident?

insecure, unsure of yourself

3.4.2 Feel bad

Use this domain for general words related to feeling bad.

What words refer to feeling bad?

feel bad,

What words refer to bad feelings?

bad feelings, negative emotions,

What words describe someone who feels bad?

down,

What words refer to feeling bad for a long time?

bad attitude, be in a bad mood,

What words refer to causing someone to feel bad?

get someone down,

What words refer to something that causes someone to feel bad?

downer,

3.4.2.1 Sad

Use this domain for words related to feeling sad--to feel bad because something bad has happened (such as losing something, hearing bad news, or watching something bad happening).

Louw Nida Codes:

25W Sorrow, Regret

25X Discouragement

What words refer to feeling sad?

be sad, feel sad, feel down, grieve, mourn, feel sorry for yourself, sulk, wallow in, feel hurt,

What words refer to the feeling of sadness?

sadness, dejection, depression, despondency, dismal feeling, gloom, gloominess, grief, heartache, self-pity, misery, pain, sorrow, unhappiness, woe,

What words describe someone who feels sad?

sad, crestfallen, dejected, disappointed, discouraged, doleful, down, downcast, downhearted, fed up, forlorn, gloomy, glum, grouchy, grumpy, with a heavy heart, homesick, low, melancholy, morose, mournful, pensive, sober (adj), solemn, sorry, sorrowful, sullen, unhappy, wistful, woeful,

What words refer to feeling sad because someone died?

grief, grieve, mourn, be in mourning,

What words refer to feeling very sad?

agony, anguish, desolate, despair, be in despair, disconsolate, grief stricken, heartbroken, inconsolable, miserable, misery, suicidal, woe

What words refer to feeling sad for a long time?

depressed, despondent, down, be down in the dumps, feel blue, low, mope,

What words describe a time when a person feels sad?

sad, unhappy, miserable,

What words describe a person who usually feels sad?

discouraged, discouragement, depressed, depression, feel down, grouch, unhappy, unhappiness,

What words refer to causing someone to feel sad?

sadden, aggrieve, disappoint, depress, discourage, distress, grieve, hurt, sober (v), sting, torment, make someone sad, make someone unhappy, get someone down, break someone's heart, drive someone to despair,

What words refer to something that causes someone to feel sad?

heartbreak, heartache, discouragement, grief, downer, tragedy, bitter pill to swallow, woe

What words describe something that causes someone to feel sad?

sad, depressing, grievous, heartbreaking, plaintive, mournful, tragic,

What words describe a place that causes someone to feel sad?

dismal, depressing, dreary, bleak, cheerless,

What do people do when they are sad?

hang your head, cry, frown, bewail, groan, lament, lamentation, sigh, wail

What sounds does a person make when he is sad?

groan, moan, sigh

What do people say when something bad happens and they want to say they are sad about it?

it's a pity, it's a shame, too bad, unfortunately, sadly, regrettably, it's unfortunate, it's sad, more's the pity, unhappily, I'm sorry, sorry to hear, sorry (that), wish that ... not (something hadn't happened), tragically, feel sorry for someone

What words describe something that you wish had not happened?

unfortunate, regrettable,

What do people say when they don't want someone to feel sad?

cheer up,

What words refer to helping someone who feels sad to feel good?

comfort, console, reassure, solace,

3.4.2.1.1 Dislike

Use this domain for words related to not liking someone or something.

Louw Nida Codes:

25Q Abhor

What words refer to disliking something?

don't like, dislike (v), take a disliking to, take an instant dislike to, have a healthy dislike for, not be fond of, not keen on, not be crazy about, not think much of, not be someone's cup of tea, not be to your taste, not be to your liking, not be your thing, not be your type, have no time for, not take kindly to, don't care for, look down on, turn up your nose at, be unhappy with, hold in disfavor, feel unfavorable toward, be displeased with,

What words refer to the feeling of dislike?

dislike (n), disliking, antipathy, aversion, displeasure, distaste, prejudice,

What words describe someone who dislikes something?

displeased, offended, prejudiced,

What words refer to causing someone to dislike something?

displease, offend, repel, trouble, upset, put someone off, turn someone against,

What words refer to something that causes someone to dislike something?

offense,

What words describe something that people dislike?

contemptible, deplorable, despicable, displeasing, distasteful, obnoxious, odious, offensive, unpleasant, not very nice, leave a bad taste in the mouth, morbid,

What words describe someone that people dislike?

disliked, bastard, disagreeable, horrible, mean, nasty, nasty piece of work, not very nice, objectionable, obnoxious, odious, off-putting, unpleasant,

What words describe a taste or smell that people dislike?

unpleasant, not very nice, nasty, unappetizing, unpalatable,

What words describe a sound that people dislike?

harsh, grating, rasping,

What words refer to stopping liking something?

go off,

What do people do to show they dislike something?

sneer, boo,

3.4.2.1.2 Hate, detest

Use this domain for words related to hating someone or something--to dislike someone or something very much.

Louw Nida Codes:

88Z Hate, Hateful

25Q Abhor

What words refer to feeling hateful?

hate, abhor, have an abhorrence, abominate, deplore, despise, detest, loathe, have a loathing for, look down on, odium, feel unfriendly toward,

What words refer to the feeling of hate?

hate, hating, hatred, abhorrence, aversion, loathing, repugnance, repulsion,

What words describe someone who feels hateful?

hateful,

What words describe a person who is hated?

hated, despised, detested, loathed, odious, resented,

What words describe something that causes someone to feel hateful?

hateful, abominable, deplorable, despicable, detestable, execrable, reprehensible,

3.4.2.1.3 Disgusted

Use this domain for words related to feeling disgusted--to dislike something so much that you feel sick.

Louw Nida Codes:

25Q Abhor

What words refer to feeling disgusted by something?

be disgusted, execrate, feel awful, feel revolted, feel sick, shudder at the thought, shudder to think, turn away in disgust, be disgusted, be grossed out, can't stand, can't bear,

What words refer to the feeling of disgust?

disgust, abhorrence, detestation, loathing, nausea, revulsion,

What words describe someone who feels disgusted?

disgusted, grossed out, nauseated, revolted, sickened,

What words refer to causing someone to feel disgusted?

disgust, gross out, nauseate, revolt, sicken, turn your stomach,

What words refer to something that causes someone to feel disgusted?

abomination, execration,

What words describe something that causes someone to feel disgusted?

disgusting, abhorrent, abominable, awful, detestable, foul, gross, loathsome, nasty, nauseating, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, sick, sickening,

3.4.2.1.4 Disappointed

Use this domain for words related to feeling disappointed--to feel bad because something did not happen that you wanted to happen or someone did not do something that you wanted them to do.

What words refer to feeling disappointed?

be disappointed, feel let down, feel blue, feel forlorn, not realize your hopes, have your hopes dashed, your heart sank, look blue,

What words refer to the feeling of disappointment?

disappointment, frustration, letdown, bitter pill to swallow, forlorn hope, unfulfilled hopes,

What words describe someone who feels disappointed?

disappointed, crushed, disconcerted, discouraged, deflated, disillusioned, disenchanted, dispirited, frustrated,

What words refer to feeling very disappointed?

crushed, bitterly disappointed,

What words refer to causing someone to feel disappointed?

disappoint, dash someone's hopes, demoralize, devastate, discourage, dishearten, disillusion, dissatisfy, jilt, let someone down, frustrate,

What words refer to something that causes someone to feel disappointed?

disappointment, anticlimax, bitter pill to swallow, blow, letdown, discouragement, frustration,

What words describe something that causes someone to feel disappointed?

disappointing, be a disappointment, be an anticlimax, be a letdown, not live up to expectations, not all it's cracked up to be, discouraging, disheartening, frustrating, not up to par,

3.4.2.1.5 Lonely

Use this domain for words related to feeling lonely--to feel bad because you are alone and not with people you love.

What words refer to feeling lonely?

feel lonely, feel alone, feel isolated, feel abandoned, miss someone

What words refer to the feeling of loneliness?

loneliness, homesickness,

What words describe someone who feels lonely?

lonely, lonesome, homesick,

What words refer to feeling very lonely?

pine away,

3.4.2.1.6 Upset

Use this domain for word related to feeling upset--to feel very bad because someone has done something bad to you or because something bad has happened to you, so that your thinking and behavior is affected.

What words refer to feeling upset about something?

be upset, hurt, distressed, troubled,

What words refer to the feeling of being upset?

agitation, distress, uproar,

What words describe someone who feels upset?

upset, agitated,

What words refer to feeling very upset?

deeply hurt, deeply distressed, distraught, be in a state, be in an uproar, emotions in an uproar, torment, tormented,

What words refer to becoming upset?

get upset, get worked up, take something to heart,

What words refer to causing someone to feel upset?

upset someone, agitate, churn me up inside, discomfit, discompose, disconcert, distract, distress, disturb, hurt, hurt someone's feelings, perturb, pressure (v), rattle, stir, unsettle,

What words refer to something that causes someone to feel upset?

agitation, distraction, pressure, trauma, traumatic experience, turbulence, turmoil,

What words describe something that causes someone to feel upset?

upsetting, distressing, harrowing, painful, traumatic,

What words describe someone who gets upset easily?

sensitive,

3.4.2.1.7 Shock

Use this domain for words related to feeling shocked--feeling both surprised and angry when something very bad suddenly happens or when someone does something very bad.

What words refer to feeling shocked?

be shocked, feel shocked,

What words refer to the feeling of shock?

shock, horror, outrage,

What words describe someone who feels shocked?

shocked, deeply shocked, stunned, shaken, dazed, speechless, horrified, aghast, mortified, outraged, scandalized

What words refer to being very shocked or shocked for a long time?

be in a state of shock, traumatized, shattered

What words refer to causing someone to feel shocked?

shock, come as a shock, horrify, stun, shake, knock someone for a loop, drop a bombshell, outrage, rock, scandalize, traumatize,

What words refer to something that causes someone to feel shocked?

shock (n), shocker, blow, bolt from the blue, bombshell, rude awakening, scandal, trauma, horror,

What words describe something that causes someone to feel shocked?

shocking, horrible, horrifying, shattering,

3.4.2.1.8 Jealous

Use this domain for words related to feeling jealous--to feel bad when someone does well, has something good, receives something good, or something good happens to them, because you want what they have. Also use this domain for words for when a husband (or wife) is jealous because he thinks his wife loves someone else.

Louw Nida Codes:

88V Envy, Jealousy

What words refer to feeling envious?

be jealous, feel jealous, jealously, envy (v), begrudge, turn green, covet,

What words refer to the feeling of jealousy?

jealousy, envy (n), covetousness, resentment, sour grapes,

What words describe someone who feels jealous?

jealous, possessive, envious, green with envy, covetous, jaundiced, resentful, bitter,

What words refer to feeling very jealous?

bitterly jealous,

What words refer to causing someone to feel jealous?

make someone jealous, arouse jealousy,

What words refer to not feeling jealous?

not begrudge,

3.4.2.1.9 Discontent

Use this domain for words related to feeling discontent.

What words refer to feeling bad about your present conditions?

be discontent, complain, complaint, fuss, chafe,

3.4.2.2 Sorry

Use this domain for words related to feeling sorry--to feel bad about something bad that you did.

Louw Nida Codes:

25W Sorrow, Regret

What words refer to feeling sorry?

feel sorry, be sorry, regret, feel remorse, feel convicted, conscience stricken, feel guilty, lament, rue, rue the day, ruefully, wish you hadn't done something, kick yourself, repent, be ashamed, feel ashamed, have a bad conscience, have a guilty conscience, be on your conscience, feel bad about,

What words refer to the feeling of sorrow?

sorrow, regret, remorse, guilt, conviction, contrition, penitence, repentance, shame, conscience,

What words describe someone who feels sorry?

sorry, penitent, regretful, remorseful, rueful, convicted, guilty, contrite, repentant,

What words refer to feeling very ashamed?

guilt-ridden,

What words refer to feeling sorry for a long time?

gnaw at you,

What words refer to causing someone to feeling sorry?

convict,

What words refer to something that causes someone to feel sorry?

conscience, conviction

What words describe something that causes someone to feel sorry?

convicting,

What do people say when they feel sorry?

why did I, why didn't I, I could have kicked myself,

What words refer to not feeling sorry?

impenitent, not regret, not be sorry, have no regrets, would do the same thing again, remorseless, unrepentant, not feel guilty, a clear conscience, have no qualms about, have no compunction, feel no compunction

What words refer to trying to stop yourself from feeling sorry?

salve your conscience, clear your conscience,

3.4.2.2.1 Ashamed

Use this domain for words related to feeling ashamed--to feel bad because people think you did something bad.

Louw Nida Codes:

25R Shame, Disgrace, Humiliation

88T Act Shamefully

What words refer to feeling ashamed?

be shamed, be ashamed, feel ashamed, feel disgraced, can't look someone in the face, lose face,

What words refer to the feeling of shame?

shame (n), disgrace (n), humiliation, embarrassment, stigma, indignity,

What words describe someone who feels ashamed?

ashamed, disgraced, embarrassed, shamefaced,

What words refer to feeling very ashamed?

humiliated,

What words refer to causing someone to feel ashamed?

shame (someone), abash, discredit, disgrace, dishonor, humiliate, reproach, bring shame on, sully, tarnish,

What words refer to something that causes someone to feel ashamed?

disgrace, dishonor, indignity, scandal,

What words describe something that causes someone to feel ashamed?

shameful, degrading, disgraceful, dishonorable, humiliating, ignominious, opprobrious, scandalous,

What do people do to show they feel ashamed?

hang head, cower in shame, cringe,

What words refer to not feeling ashamed?

shameless, brazen, callous, shameless, unabashed, unashamed,

3.4.2.2.2 Embarrassed

Use this domain for words related to feeling embarrassed--to feel bad in front of other people because you did or said something that makes you seem stupid.

What words refer to feeling embarrassed?

be embarrassed, feel embarrassed, squirm, I could have died, I almost died

What words refer to the feeling of embarrassment?

embarrassment,

What words describe someone who feels embarrassed?

embarrassed, self-conscious, uncomfortable, awkward, sheepish,

What words refer to feeling very embarrassed?

mortified, never felt so embarrassed in my whole life,

What words refer to causing someone to feel embarrassed?

embarrass (someone), cause embarrassment, be an embarrassment, mortify,

What words refer to something that causes someone to feel embarrassed?

embarrassment,

What words describe something that causes someone to feel embarrassed?

embarrassing,

What words refer to becoming red in the face because you are embarrassed?

blush, turn red,

3.4.2.3 Angry

Use this domain for words related to feeling angry--to feel bad when someone does something wrong and to want to do something bad to them.

Louw Nida Codes:

88X Anger, Be Indignant With

25P Offend, Be Offended

88W Resentful, Hold a Grudge Against

What words refer to feeling angry?

be angry, feel angry, bristle, miffed, take offense, resent, be in a temper, pissed off, pissed, be worked up, be up in arms, in a huff, be disgusted, take something personally, take exception to, be put out, feel put out,

What words refer to the feeling of anger?

anger, annoyance, bitterness, dander, fury, grudge, indignation, ire, outrage, rage, rancor, resentment, temper, wrath,

What words describe someone who feels angry?

angry, aggravated, bitter, embittered, cross, exasperated, incensed, indignant, irate, irked, irritated, mad, nettled, offended, peeved, perturbed, piqued, rancorous, resentful, riled, sore, upset, vexed, wroth,

What words refer to feeling very angry?

enraged, furious, furiously, incensed, infuriated, irate, livid, full of resentment, seething, be on the warpath, wrathful, have a tantrum, have a temper tantrum, boiling mad,

What words describe a person who gets angry often or easily?

have a temper, irascible, bilious, cantankerous, choleric, cranky, grouch, hot tempered, hot headed, ill-tempered, irascible, irritable, easily offended, quick-tempered, prim, prude, sensitive, thin-skinned, touchy,

What words refer to feeling angry for a long time?

boil, burn, chafe, fume, fuss, mope, seethe, simmer, smolder, stew, sulk, sullen, bear a grudge, hold a grudge against, have something against, have it in for, hold something against someone, there is no love lost between,

What words refer to becoming angry?

get angry, get mad, lose your temper, fly off the handle, blow your top, hit the roof, go crazy, go nuts, have a fit, go berserk, erupt, get your dander up,

What words refer to causing someone to feel angry?

anger (v), make someone angry, make someone mad, aggravate, antagonize, chafe, cross someone, disturb, embitter, enrage, exasperate, gall, incense, infuriate, insult (v), irk, madden, needle, nettle, offend, cause offense, peeve, perturb, pique, provoke, rankle, rile, vex, make your blood boil, make you sick, get someone going, get someone's back up, wind someone up, be like a red flag to a bull,

What words refer to something that causes someone to feel angry?

affront, aggravation, bitter pill to swallow, insult (n), offense, outrage, provocation, vexation,

What words describe something that causes someone to feel angry?

aggravating, exasperating, galling, infuriating, insulting, irksome, maddening, objectionable, offending, offensive, vexing,

What words refer to acting in an angry manner?

make a scene, huff, have a tantrum, throw a tantrum, outburst, shake your fist, stamp your foot, let off steam, rant, rave, scowl, pout,

What words describe something said or done in an angry manner?

angry, furious, stormy, heated, furor, uproar, feelings run high,

What words refer to trying to stop someone from feeling angry?

conciliate, mollify, pacify, placate, soothe,

What words refer to becoming less angry?

cool off, cool down, settle down, count to ten,

What words describe something that is unlikely to cause someone to feel angry?

inoffensive, harmless, innocuous,

3.4.2.3.1 Annoyed

Use this domain for words related to feeling annoyed--to feel a little angry because someone keeps doing something you don't like.

What words refer to feeling annoyed?

be annoyed, feel annoyed, be fed up, be tired of, be sick of, have had enough of, have had it, have had it up to here, be at the end of your tether,

What words refer to the feeling of annoyance?

annoyance, exasperation, frustration, irritation,

What words describe someone who feels annoyed?

annoyed, frustrated, hacked off, irritated, jaded, ticked off,

What words refer to feeling very annoyed?

exasperated,

What words refer to causing someone to feel annoyed?

annoy, antagonize, bug, exacerbate, exasperate, frustrate, gall, harass, hassle, irritate, nag, needle, nettle, pester, piss someone off, much to my annoyance, it ticks me off, it hacks me off, get on your nerves, get under your skin, drive you crazy, drive you nuts, drive you up the wall,

What words refer to something that causes someone to feel annoyed?

annoyance, exasperation, frustration, irritation, nuisance, pain in the neck, pain in the ass, pain in the butt, pest,

What words describe something that causes someone to feel annoyed?

annoying, exasperating, frustrating, irritating, galling, nettlesome, stupid, bloody, be a drag,

3.4.2.4 Afraid

Use this domain for words related to fear--to feel bad because you think something bad might happen to you.

Louw Nida Codes:

25V Fear, Terror, Alarm

What words refer to feeling afraid?

feel afraid, be afraid, fear (v), for fear of, have a horror of,

What words refer to the feeling of fear?

fear (n), fright, alarm, foreboding, horror, panic (n), terror, trepidation,

What words describe someone who feels afraid?

afraid, fearful, frightened, alarmed, panicky, quaking, scared, skittish, weak-kneed,

What words refer to feeling very afraid?

terrified, terror, panic, panic-stricken, petrified, scared stiff, scared out of your wits, scared to death,

What words refer to feeling suddenly afraid because of something that happens?

get a fright, panic (v), go white as a sheet, nearly jump out of your skin,

What words refer to feeling afraid for a long time?

phobia, have a phobia about, live in fear, dread (n), dread (v),

What words refer to causing someone to feel afraid?

frighten, give someone a fright, frighten the life out of someone, alarm (v), cow (v), give someone the creeps, daunt, intimidate, petrify, rattle (v), scare, spook, startle, terrify, terrorize, unnerve, make your hair stand on end, make your blood run cold,

What words refer to something that causes someone to feel afraid?

scare (n), terror, horror, alarmist,

What words describe something that causes someone to feel afraid?

frightening, frightful, alarming, blood-curdling, chilling, creepy, dreadful, eerie, fearsome, forbidding, hair-raising, scary, spine-chilling, spooky, terrifying,

What words describe someone who is easily frightened?

scare easily, timid, be of a nervous disposition,

What words describe someone who is not afraid?

brave, bravely, bravery, courage, courageous, courageously, fearless, fearlessly, unafraid,

What are the signs that someone is afraid?

tremble, quail, quake, shake, shiver, shudder, heart pounds, teeth chatter, be paralyzed with fear, freeze, cower, crouch, cringe, jump, flinch, wince, shrink, slink, stampede, turn tail, turn white, blanch, cry out, goose-flesh, goose-pimples, goose-bumps,

3.4.2.4.1 Worried

Use this domain for words related to feeling worried--to feel bad because you think something bad might happen.

Louw Nida Codes:

25U Worry, Anxiety, Distress, Peace

What words refer to feeling worried?

worry (v), feel worried, be worried, feel anxious, be anxious, be afraid, feel afraid, feel scared, feel unsure, agonize over, wonder what is going to happen, uneasy, fret, brood, lose sleep, not like the look of, not like the sound of,

What words refer to the feeling of worry?

worry, anxiety, concern, stress, strain, anguish, uncertainty, lack of confidence, apprehension, dismay,

What words describe someone who feels worried?

worried, anxious, anxiously, apprehensive, bothered, concerned, dismayed, disturbed, strained, troubled, uneasy, unsettled,

What words refer to being a little worried?

feel a little worried, slightly worried, a bit anxious, not so sure

What words refer to being very worried?

anxiety attack, really worried, really scared, really wondering, despair, despairing, desperate, desperation, be worried sick, be at your wits' end, frantic, frantically,

What words refer to being worried all the time?

have a lot on your mind, be under a strain, preoccupied, stressed out,

What words refer to being worried when there is nothing to worry about?

paranoid, paranoia,

What words refer to causing someone to feel worried?

worry someone, alarm (v), bother, concern (v), cause someone concern, disturb, trouble (v), bother, prey on your mind, cause concern, be a cause for concern, weigh on your mind, disquiet,

What words refer to something that causes someone to feel worried?

worry (n), alarm (n), burden, concern (n), trouble (n), care, stresses and strains, hang-up, complex, weight,

What words describe something that causes someone to feel worried?

worrying, worrisome, alarming, anxious, bothersome, disturbing, nerve-racking, stressful, tense, niggling, alarmist,

What words refer to someone who worries a lot?

be a worrier, worrywart, neurotic, hypochondriac,

What words refer to not being worried?

not worried, unworried, not concerned, unconcerned, unperturbed, not lose sleep over, don't care, without a care in the world, carefree, philosophical,

What words refer to not being worried about something that you were worried about before?

relief, relieved, be a weight off your mind, relax,

What words refer to helping someone stop worrying?

reassure, reassuring, reassurance, put your mind at rest, put someone at their ease, put someone out of their misery,

What do people say when they don't want someone to worry?

Don't worry. There's nothing to worry about. Rest assured. Never mind.

What do people say when they don't need to worry anymore?

Thank God! Thank goodness! What a relief!

What do people do when they are worried?

wring your hands, bite your lip,

3.4.2.4.2 Nervous

Use this domain for words related to feeling nervous--to be worried and frightened that something bad may happen, so that you are unable to relax.

What words refer to feeling nervous?

be nervous, be on edge, have butterflies (in your stomach), be on pins and needles,

What words refer to the feeling of being nervous?

nerves, nervousness, tension, unease, stage fright,

What words describe someone who feels nervous?

nervous, apprehensive, edgy, fidgety, flustered, ill at ease, jittery, restless, tense, uneasy, uneasily, uptight

What words refer to feeling very nervous?

agitated, be a bundle of nerves, excited, have the jitters, be jittery, jumpy, nervous wreck, panicky, be in a state,

What words describe someone who is often nervous?

nervous, high-strung, of a nervous disposition,

What words refer to causing someone to feel nervous?

make someone nervous, fluster, unsettle, unnerve, psych out, put someone on edge,

What words refer to something that causes someone to feel nervous?

strain,

What words describe something that causes someone to feel nervous?

tense, strained, uneasy, nail biting, charged, nerve-racking

What words refer to causing someone to not feel nervous?

reassure, reassuring, reassurance, reassuringly,

3.4.2.4.3 Shy, timid

Use this domain for words related to feeling shy--to feel bad (afraid) when you are with people because you think they might think something bad about you if you say or do something (for instance, being afraid to talk, feeling inadequate to do what is required in a social situation, or not feeling as good as other people).

What words refer to feeling shy?

be shy, feel shy,

What words refer to the feeling of shyness?

shyness, inhibition

What words describe someone who feels shy?

shy, timid, uncomfortable, bashful, coy, diffident, reserved, withdrawn, introverted, inhibited

What words refer to causing someone to feel shy?

inhibit, intimidate, make you feel uncomfortable,

What words refer to something that causes someone to feel shy?

intimidation,

What words describe something that causes someone to feel shy?

inhibiting, intimidating, uncomfortable,

What words refer to not being shy?

come out of your shell, come out of yourself, open up

What words refer to helping someone to not be shy?

bring someone out of their shell, bring someone out, put someone at ease,

3.4.2.5 Confused

Use this domain for words related to feeling confused--to be worried and uncertain about what something means or what to do.

What words refer to feeling confused?

be confused, be in a muddle,

What words refer to the feeling of being confused?

confusion, bewilderment, mystification, perplexity,

What words describe someone who feels confused?

confused, baffled, befuddled, bemused, mystified, perplexed, puzzled, stupefied, unsure,

What words describe someone who is very confused?

bewildered, mixed-up

What words refer to causing someone to feel confused?

confuse, baffle, befuddle, bewilder, distract, flummox, fluster, mystify, nonplus, perplex, puzzle (v), stupefy, throw,

What words refer to something that causes someone to feel confused?

distraction, puzzle (n), mystery,

What words describe something that causes someone to feel confused?

confusing, puzzling, bewildering, baffling

What words refer to confusing one thing for another?

confuse, mix someone up with, mix people up, get something mixed up with, get things mixed up,