The following are words we use when we use to express a combination of emotional states and physical sensations. This list and categories are neither exhaustive nor definitive. They support engaging in and deepening self-discovery.
Two useful categories of feeling words exist: Feelings arising when our needs are met-satisfied; and, feelings arising when our universal needs are unmet.
Another list which may interest you: a list of Needs.
Feelings when your needs are satisfied
| AFFECTIONATE compassionate friendly loving open hearted sympathetic tender warmCONFIDENT empowered open proud safe secure ENGAGED INSPIRED
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EXCITED amazed animated ardent aroused astonished dazzled eager energetic enthusiastic giddy invigorated lively passionate surprised vibrantEXHILARATED blissful ecstatic elated enthralled exuberant radiant rapturous thrilled GRATEFUL HOPEFUL |
JOYFUL amused delighted glad happy jubilant pleased tickledPEACEFUL calm clear headed comfortable centered content equanimous fulfilled mellow quiet relaxed relieved satisfied serene still tranquil trusting REFRESHED |
Feelings arising from unsatisfied needs
| AFRAID apprehensive dread foreboding frightened mistrustful panicked petrified scared suspicious terrified wary worriedANNOYED aggravated dismayed disgruntled displeased exasperated frustrated impatient irritated irked ANGRY AVERSION CONFUSED
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DISCONNECTED alienated aloof apathetic bored cold detached distant distracted indifferent numb removed uninterested withdrawnDISQUIET agitated alarmed discombobulated disconcerted disturbed perturbed rattled restless shocked startled surprised troubled turbulent turmoil uncomfortable uneasy unnerved unsettled upset EMBARRASSED FATIGUE
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PAIN agony anguished bereaved devastated grief heartbroken hurt lonely miserable regretful remorsefulSAD depressed dejected despair despondent disappointed discouraged disheartened forlorn gloomy heavy hearted hopeless melancholy unhappy wretched TENSE VULNERABLE YEARNING |
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