negative emotions
anger
The feeling when someone did something bad that harmed or offended you. You want to go against this person to stop them or prevent them from doing it again.
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indignation
The feeling when someone's action goes against your moral values. You can't believe that a person could do something like this. You have the urge to speak out about what this person did.
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resentment
The feeling when you are treated unfairly. You got less than you deserve, or someone else got more than they deserve.
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annoyance
The feeling when something is happening that bothers you. You have the urge to say or do something to change it or make it stop.
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dissatisfaction
The feeling of being unfulfilled when something happens that is different from what you expected. You feel that it should be changed to meet your expectations.
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frustration
The feeling when you want to achieve something, but find your action blocked. Nevertheless, you keep trying.
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contempt
The feeling when you look down on someone. You don't want to have anything to do with a person like this.
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hate
The intense feeling when you think about a bad person who is doing very bad things. You would want something bad to happen to this person.
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disgust
The feeling when you encounter something that you don't want to get into contact with in any way (neither see, hear, feel, smell, or taste it), because you expect it is bad for you. You want to get it away from you.
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boredom
The feeling when there is nothing interesting or engaging for you to do.
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reluctance
The feeling when you know that you should do something that you do not feel like doing.
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sadness
The feeling when you lost something that was important to you. You have the urge to withdraw and to seek comfort.
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disappointment
The feeling when you find out that something you had hoped for has not happened.
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pity
The feeling when you witness the misfortune or suffering of someone who is worse off than you.
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loneliness
The feeling when you think there is no one who cares about you.
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rejection
The feeling when someone, who you want to like you, has done something that makes you think they don't like you at all.
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humiliation
The feeling when someone has deliberately done something to put you down or make you look bad in the eyes of others. You feel you have no power over the situation.
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longing
The feeling when you want something that you cannot have (now). You keep thinking how good it would be if you had it.
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envy
The feeling when something good has happened to someone else, but not to you. You keep wishing that the good thing had happened to you instead.
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jealousy
The feeling when you think that a special relationship that you have with someone is threatened because a third person is trying to have a similar relationship. You really don't want that to happen and you cannot think of much else.
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guilt
The feeling when you think you have done harm to someone. You blame yourself and cannot stop thinking about this.
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regret
The feeling when you think that something you didn't want to happen could have been prevented if you had acted differently.
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shame
The feeling when you think that other people know something bad about you. What they know is true, so you also feel bad about yourself.
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embarrassment
The feeling when people suddenly focus unwanted attention on you in a situation that is not in your control. You have the urge to get away from the attention.
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fear
The feeling when you encounter or think about a thing or person that can harm you. You have the urge to avoid or get away from the threat.
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startle
The feeling when suddenly something unexpected happens, which could be something bad. You have the immediate urge to find out what is going on.
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worry
The feeling when something happened that could mean something bad will happen to you or someone else. You cannot stop thinking about this.
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anxiety
The feeling when you think about bad things that could happen to you. You are on guard, because you don't know what the threat is.
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distrust
The feeling when you think that someone is not truthful and does not have good intentions. You feel the need to be very careful what you do or say to this person.
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doubt
The feeling when you have to do something, but there is more than one course of action to choose from. You don't know which option you should choose.
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nervousness
The feeling when you have to do something, but you think that something might go wrong that prevents you from succeeding. You don't feel in control of the situation.
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insecurity
The feeling when you are uncertain about your ability to do something or to measure up to a certain standard. This uncertainty has a negative effect on your self-esteem.
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distress
The intense feeling when something bad is happening to you at this moment. You feel that you need help, because you cannot cope.
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desperation
The feeling when you have lost almost all hope or ability to reach a goal. You will do anything to still achieve it.
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confusion
The feeling when you get information that does not make sense to you, leaving you uncertain what to do with it.
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shock
The feeling when you realize that something very bad just happened. You didn't think something like this was possible, and you don't know what to think or do.
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positive emotions
amusement
The feeling when you encounter something silly, ironic, witty, or absurd, which makes you laugh. You have the urge to be playful and share the joke with others.
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schadenfreude
The feeling when something bad happens to another person. You enjoy this because you dislike the person, because you think the person deserves it, or because it is somehow good for you.
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sensory pleasure
The feeling when something happens that pleases your senses.
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serenity
The feeling when all your expectations are fulfilled and there is nothing urgent to do. You feel like enjoying the present moment.
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relief
The feeling when an unpleasant experience is finally over, or when you find out that something you had dreaded has not happened (or will not happen). You can finally take your mind off it.
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satisfaction
The feeling when something meets or exceeds your expectation.
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euphoria
The feeling when something very good just happened to you. You have the urge to celebrate and share it with others.
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happy-for
The feeling when something good happens to another person. You enjoy this because you like the person or think they deserve it.
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lust
The feeling when you think about or interact with someone that you find sexually attractive. You have the urge to be physically close and have sexual relations with this person.
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affection
The feeling when you think about or interact with a person that you really like. You have the urge to be close and spend time with that person.
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tenderness
The feeling when you encounter someone or something that seems cute, vulnerable, or childlike in appearance or behavior. You have the urge to nurture and care for this person or thing.
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elevation
The feeling when you witness someone's noble or good deed. You have the urge to praise this person and to also do good yourself.
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gratitude
The feeling when you think that someone has gone out of their way to do something good or nice for you. You have the urge to do something back and get closer to this person.
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worship
The feeling when you think of an exceptional person or entity who has done wonderful things. You have the urge to get close to them and make them part of your identity.
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admiration
The feeling when you look up to someone who has excellent abilities or has accomplished impressive things. You have the urge to also achieve such things and be more like this person.
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moved
The feeling when you encounter something very beautiful, meaningful, or bittersweet. Tears well up in your eyes and you feel overcome with warm feelings.
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pride
The feeling when you possess or have accomplished something that other people find praiseworthy. You feel vigorous and have the urge to show off to others.
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determination
The feeling when you are working on a demanding problem or task that you believe you can handle. You feel stimulated to accomplish it.
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fascination
The feeling when you encounter something new and relevant that you do not immediately understand. You have the urge to find out more about it.
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positive surprise
The feeling when you realize something good or nice just happened, which you did not expect. You need a moment to take in the good news.
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inspiration
The feeling when you suddenly get a new idea or insight, or see the world in a different light. You have the urge to express or actualize this new insight.
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awe
The feeling when you encounter something that is greater or more powerful than yourself. You feel overwhelmed and need a moment to adjust.
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excitement
The feeling when you expect something good or nice will happen to you. You cannot wait for it to happen.
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hope
The feeling when you believe that a desired event has a possibility of happening. You keep thinking about how good it would be if the event actually happened.
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