Useful Adjectives for Describing Feelings
Alarmed (adj) at/by sth – feeling anxious or afraid that something bad might happen.
Example: He was alarmed by the sudden change in plans and needed time to think it over.
Amused (adj) at/by sth – finding something funny and reacting with a smile or laugh.
Example: We were amused by his reaction when he took a sip of Coke—it made his eyes widen in surprise.
Anxious (adj) about sth – feeling worried or nervous.
Example: Abdullah’s mother is always anxious about him because he studies abroad. She just wants him to be safe.
Ashamed (adj) of sth – feeling embarrassed or guilty about something you did.
Example: I was ashamed of lying to my classmates about the party.
Bitter (adj) about sth – feeling angry or upset because something seemed unfair.
Example: She’s still bitter about losing her job.
Content (adj) with sth – happy and satisfied with what you have.
Example: She seemed quite content with her decision.
Disappointed (adj) at/by sth – feeling let down because something didn’t meet expectations.
Example: The singer promised to refund any disappointed fans.
To be extremely/very/a bit/a little disappointed:
Example: They were bitterly disappointed by the game’s result.
Disillusioned (adj) by/with sb/sth – feeling let down because something you believed in turned out to be false or disappointing.
Example: I became disillusioned with the job after a few months.
Envious (adj) of sb/sth – wanting what someone else has.
Example: Everyone was envious of her success.
Exasperated (adj) at/by sth – extremely annoyed, especially when something keeps happening.
Example: "Why won’t you just listen?" he said in an exasperated voice.
Example: She was getting exasperated with all their questions.
Frustrated (adj) at/by sth – feeling annoyed because you can’t achieve what you want.
Example: It’s easy to get frustrated when things don’t go as planned.
Furious (adj) at/with sb/sth – very angry.
Example: Their careless mistake made me furious.
Example: She was absolutely furious when she found out she’d been lied to.
Humiliated (adj) / Humiliating (adj) – feeling deeply embarrassed or ashamed.
Example: It was the most humiliating experience of his life.
Hysterical (adj) – so emotional that you lose control, often laughing or crying uncontrollably.
Example: He became hysterical when he heard the shocking news.
Indecisive (adj) – unable to make decisions easily.
Example: He’s so indecisive that it takes him ages to choose a restaurant.
Irritated (adj) at/by/with sth – slightly annoyed.
Example: She was getting more and more irritated by his constant interruptions.
Miserable (adj) – very unhappy or uncomfortable.
Example: We were cold, wet, and completely miserable.
Stressed (adj) – feeling too anxious or tired to relax.
Example: He’s been feeling really stressed at work lately.
Stunned (adj) – shocked or speechless.
Example: She was too stunned to say anything.
Thrilled (adj) about/at/with sth / to do sth – very happy and excited.
Example: He was thrilled at the thought of seeing them again.
Upbeat (adj) – positive and optimistic.
Example: Despite the challenges, she remained upbeat about the future.
Alarmed (adj) at/by sth – feeling anxious or afraid that something bad might happen.
Example: He was alarmed by the sudden change in plans and needed time to think it over.
Amused (adj) at/by sth – finding something funny and reacting with a smile or laugh.
Example: We were amused by his reaction when he took a sip of Coke—it made his eyes widen in surprise.
Anxious (adj) about sth – feeling worried or nervous.
Example: Abdullah’s mother is always anxious about him because he studies abroad. She just wants him to be safe.
Ashamed (adj) of sth – feeling embarrassed or guilty about something you did.
Example: I was ashamed of lying to my classmates about the party.
Bitter (adj) about sth – feeling angry or upset because something seemed unfair.
Example: She’s still bitter about losing her job.
Content (adj) with sth – happy and satisfied with what you have.
Example: She seemed quite content with her decision.
Disappointed (adj) at/by sth – feeling let down because something didn’t meet expectations.
Example: The singer promised to refund any disappointed fans.
To be extremely/very/a bit/a little disappointed:
Example: They were bitterly disappointed by the game’s result.
Disillusioned (adj) by/with sb/sth – feeling let down because something you believed in turned out to be false or disappointing.
Example: I became disillusioned with the job after a few months.
Envious (adj) of sb/sth – wanting what someone else has.
Example: Everyone was envious of her success.
Exasperated (adj) at/by sth – extremely annoyed, especially when something keeps happening.
Example: "Why won’t you just listen?" he said in an exasperated voice.
Example: She was getting exasperated with all their questions.
Frustrated (adj) at/by sth – feeling annoyed because you can’t achieve what you want.
Example: It’s easy to get frustrated when things don’t go as planned.
Furious (adj) at/with sb/sth – very angry.
Example: Their careless mistake made me furious.
Example: She was absolutely furious when she found out she’d been lied to.
Humiliated (adj) / Humiliating (adj) – feeling deeply embarrassed or ashamed.
Example: It was the most humiliating experience of his life.
Hysterical (adj) – so emotional that you lose control, often laughing or crying uncontrollably.
Example: He became hysterical when he heard the shocking news.
Indecisive (adj) – unable to make decisions easily.
Example: He’s so indecisive that it takes him ages to choose a restaurant.
Irritated (adj) at/by/with sth – slightly annoyed.
Example: She was getting more and more irritated by his constant interruptions.
Miserable (adj) – very unhappy or uncomfortable.
Example: We were cold, wet, and completely miserable.
Stressed (adj) – feeling too anxious or tired to relax.
Example: He’s been feeling really stressed at work lately.
Stunned (adj) – shocked or speechless.
Example: She was too stunned to say anything.
Thrilled (adj) about/at/with sth / to do sth – very happy and excited.
Example: He was thrilled at the thought of seeing them again.
Upbeat (adj) – positive and optimistic.
Example: Despite the challenges, she remained upbeat about the future.