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 warm CONFIDENT ENGAGED INSPIRED
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EXCITED amazed animated ardent aroused astonished dazzled eager energetic enthusiastic giddy invigorated lively passionate surprised vibrant EXHILARATED GRATEFUL HOPEFUL |
JOYFUL amused delighted glad happy jubilant pleased tickled PEACEFUL REFRESHED |
Feelings arising from unsatisfied needs
| AFRAID apprehensive dread foreboding frightened mistrustful panicked petrified scared suspicious terrified wary worried ANNOYED ANGRY AVERSION CONFUSED
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DISCONNECTED alienated aloof apathetic bored cold detached distant distracted indifferent numb removed uninterested withdrawn DISQUIET EMBARRASSED FATIGUE
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PAIN agony anguished bereaved devastated grief heartbroken hurt lonely miserable regretful remorseful SAD TENSE VULNERABLE YEARNING |
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