Emotion Words

scared angry happy sad

Less intense

More intense

nervous

worried

startled

alarmed

frightened

scared

panicked

terrified

terrorized

flustered

annoyed

aggrieved

indignant

exasperated

upset

inflamed

mad

furious

livid

enraged

content

relieved

joyful

pleased

cheerful

ecstatic

jubilant

melancholy

blue

depressed

sorrowful

tearful

heavy-hearted

grief-stricken

hopeless

E. Kissner 2012

embarrassed jealous ashamed confused Less intense

More intense

abashed

chagrined

embarrassed

humiliated

mortified

watchful

protective

possessive

begrudging

resentful

envious

jealous

apologetic

sorry

contrite

crestfallen

ashamed

remorseful

penitent

curious

puzzled

intrigued

perplexed

lost

adrift

bewildered

E. Kissner 2012

E. Kissner 2012