Emotional glossary from “Running on Empty: Overcome Your Childhood Emotional Neglect, Webb, J.”

SAD

Tearful, Sorrowful, Pained, Grief, Anguish, Desperate, Low, Pessimistic, Unhappy, Grieved, Mournful, Grave, Dismayed, Bummed, Despondent, Heavy-hearted, Scorned, Grey, Miserable, Blue, Longing, Disappointed, Grim, Gloomy, Lost, Moody, Burdened, Discouraged, Let down.

DEPRESSED

Lousy, Dysphoric, Dreary, Dark, Black, Morose, Dour, Besieged, Morbid, Suicidal, Accursed, Abysmal, Ashamed, Diminished, Self-destructive, Self-abasing, Guilty, Dissatisfied, Loathsome, Worn out, Repugnant, Despicable, Abominable, Terrible, Despairing, Sulky, Bad, Sense of loss.

DAMAGED

Aberrant, Maimed, Detestable, Ruined, Defiled, Scarred, Impure, Spoiled, Infected, Scathed, Beleaguered, Impaired, Disgusting, Crippled, Abhorred, Destroyed, Abnormal, Contaminated, Contemptible.

UNCOMFORTABLE

Awkward, Discomfit, Antsy, Disturbed, Sickened, Off-balance, Sour, Fidgety, Peculiar, Icky, Ill-tempered, Odd, Inappropriate, Out of it, Conspicuous, Off-center, Rotten, Discontented.

ANGRY

Misanthropic, Miffed, Irritated, Contemptuous, Fiery, Spiteful, Perturbed, Abrasive, Stewing, Seething, Livid, Confrontive, Pissed off, Bristling, Dangerous, Galled, Bugged, Disgruntled, Contentious, Abusive, Enraged, Surly, Bloodthirsty, Hostile, Insulting, Disgusted, Exasperated, Repulsed, Steamed, Dismayed, Frustrated, Revolted, Troubled, Cranky, Horrified, Furious, Outraged, Ticked off, Riled, Nauseated, Vicious, Wary, Sore, Annoyed, Upset, Hateful, Unpleasant, Offensive, Bitter, Aggressive, Aggravated, Appalled, Resentful, Inflamed, Provoked, Incensed, Infuriated, Cross, Worked up, Boiling, Fuming.

BORED

Mundane, Listless, Understimulated, Dreary, Tedious, Unchallenged, Bland, HURTFUL, Mean, Enraged, Rude, Retaliatory, Menacing, Ruthless, Mouthy, Nasty, Dangerous, Vengeful, Offensive, Malicious, Malignant, Malevolent, Cruel, Manipulative, Sadistic, Harmful, Controlling.

VULNERABLE

Exposed, Bullied, Corralled, Small, Susceptible, Expendable, Bare, Raw, Delicate, One-upped, Weak, Obscured, Little, Eclipsed, Controlled, Conned, Conspicuous, Sensitive, Constrained, Blind, Bested, Lost, Broken, One-down, Open, Captive.

EMBARRASSED

Humiliated, Ashamed, Clumsy, Uncomfortable, Mortified, Awkward, Silly, Disgraced, Conspicuous, Foolish, Absurd.

GUILTY

Undeserving, Responsible, Rueful, Contrite, Regretful, Accountable, Remorseful, Culpable, Deceitful, Wrong, At fault, Faulty.

ALONE

Abandoned, Antisocial, Outnumbered, Loveless, Estranged, Bypassed, Dissociated, Longing, Inaccessible, Friendless, Needy, Disregarded, Distant, Alienated, Desolate, Avoided, Apart, Disliked, Deserted, Aloof, Ignored, Dispossessed, Rejected, Isolated, Excluded, Jilted.

LOST

Rudderless, Planless, Scattered, Seeking, Stranded, Stumped.

CONFUSED

Ambivalent, Puzzled, Uncertain, Conflicted, Indecisive, Hesitant, Misgiving, Lost, Unsure, Uneasy, At a loss, Tense, Perplexed, Flustered, Confused, Befuddled, Disconcerted, Mystified, Bewildered, Anxious, Muddled, Baffled, Addled, Distracted, Doubtful.

SHOCKED

Agape Aghast, Agog, Flabbergasted, Stricken, Jolted, Stunned, Dumbstruck, Startled, Jarred, Astonished, Rattled, Dumbfounded, Dazed, Stupefied, Dumfounded, Astounded, Awestruck.

NEGATIVE

Averse, Hesitant, Against, Opposed, Quarrelsome, Resistant, Disharmonious, Rebellious, Oppositional, Stubborn, Recalcitrant.

TIRED

Battle-worn, Worn, Overdrawn, Drained, Stretched, Pooped, Strained, Faint, Bedraggled, Dried up, Listless, Limp, Overloaded, Harried, Hassled, Downtrodden, Depleted, Exhausted, Done-in, Fried, Weary, Finished, Dispirited, Spent, Careworn, Used up.

AFRAID

Fear, Boxed-in, Cornered, Chilled, Suspicious, Anxious, Doubtful, Cowardly, Quaking, Menaced, Wary, Frightened, Jittery, Jumpy, Scared, Threatened, Terrified, Spooked, Shaken, Uneasy, Overwhelmed, Alarmed, Worried.

ANXIOUS

Daunted, Timid, Knotted, Self-conscious, Neurotic, Restless, Fretful, Stressed, Guarded, Ruffled, Skittish, Preoccupied, Frantic, Pell-mell, Obsessive, Shy, Overcome, Shaky, Jangled, Insecure, Nervous, Dreading, Panicky Unnerved Cautious Antsy.

HURT

Invalidated, Chastised, Invisible, Ridiculed, Screwed, Wronged, Abased, Punched, Humiliated, Squashed, Burned, Blamed, Annihilated, Rebuffed, Brutalized, Bushwhacked, Laughed at, Agonized, Heart-broken, Disrespected, Victimized, Insulted, Jilted, Cheated, Devalued, Forgotten, Intimidated, Neglected, Defeated, Persecuted, Put down, Oppressed, Slighted, Aching, Afflicted, Injured, Offended, Rejected, Assaulted, Dejected, Tortured, Pained, Deprived, Tormented, Bleeding, Crushed, Abused, Damaged, Ignored, Snubbed, Diminished, Betrayed, Deflated.

VICTIMIZED

Bullied, Quashed, Mistreated, Scapegoated, Eviscerated, Jinxed, Hoodwinked, Suffocated, Intruded upon, Erased, Set up, Objectified, Railroaded, Reamed, Denounced, Emasculated, Controlled, Denigrated, Deceived, Bamboozled, Abused, Crushed, Duped, Devoured, Dumped-on, Cuckolded, Cursed, Degraded, Damned, Debased, Cheated, Cheated on, Deprived Crucified.

INADEQUATE

Mediocre, Unworthy, Incompetent, Spineless, Insecure, Meek, Insufficient, Powerless, Helpless, Inferior, Incapable, Useless, Inept, Unworthy, Weak, Pathetic, Worthless, One-down, Deficient, Enfeebled, Second rate.

HELPLESS

Incapable Controlled Stifled Impotent, Paralyzed, Straight-jacketed, Stuck, Stonewalled, Micro-managed, Lame, Useless, Vulnerable, Hindered, Immobile, Ineffective, Futile, Forced, Despairing, Distressed, Pathetic, Dominated, Tragic, Woeful, Frustrated, Hesitant, Empty, Inferior, Fatigued, Alone, Overwhelmed.

INDIFFERENT

Apathetic, Lifeless, Empty, Bland, Robotic, Dead, Disinterested, Emotionless, Lackadaisical, Banal, Blasé, Cavalier, Cold, Bored, Absent, Neutral, Weary, Reserved, Nonchalant, Insensitive, Uncaring, Dulled, Mindless.

HAPPY

Joyous, Mirthful, Peachy, Fortunate, Giddy, Exuberant, Buoyant, Delighted, Overjoyed, Gleeful, Thankful, Festive, Ecstatic, Satisfied, Glad, Cheerful, Sunny, Merry, Perky, Jubilant, Elated, Delirious, Soaring, Important, Lucky, Great, Sparkling, Bouncy, Blissful.

OPEN

Understanding, Ready, Confident, Reliable, Kind, Accepting, Receptive, Satisfied, Sympathetic, Adventurous, Fun-loving, Boundless, Exultant, Interested, Free, Amazed, Easy, Aboard.

ALIVE

Playful, Courageous, Energetic, Glowing, Spunky, Liberated, Optimistic, Peppy, Reborn, Provocative, Impulsive, Free, Frisky, Animated, Electric, Spirited, Thrilled, Wonderful, Awake, Colorful, Glorious.

GOOD

Serene, Relaxed, Deserving, Calm, Decent, Pleasant, At ease, Comfortable, Pleased, Clean, Fabulous, Encouraged, Surprised, Extraordinary, Smart, Clever, Content, Quiet, Bright, Pleased, Reassured, Sure, Certain.

LOVING

Considerate Admiration Passionate, Devoted, Attracted, Cuddly, Tender, Sensitive, Caring, Affectionate, Love, Connection, Warmth.

INTERESTED

Engrossed, Snoopy, Nosy, Concerned, Affected, Intrigued, Fascinated, Inquisitive, Rapt, Absorbed, Curious, Attentive, Aware, Imaginative.

STRONG

Hardy, Tenacious, Resolute, Stable, Authoritative, Persevering, Revitalized, Brave, Unique, Dynamic, Nervy, Moral, Influential, Feisty, Rebellious, Outspoken, Sure, Ethical, Certain, Free, Clear, Graceful, In control, Confrontive, Reliable, Able, Accomplished, Assertive, Assured, Solid, Capable, Competent, Courageous.

POSITIVE

Enthusiastic, Excited, Eager, Keen, Earnest, Intent, Anxious, Determined, Inspired, Complimented, Productive, Pumped, Sincere, Hopeful.

ACCEPTABLE

Adequate, Okay, Good enough, Average, Functional, Legitimate.

CARED FOR

Admired, Pampered, Appreciated, Accommodated, Esteemed, Honored.

THANKFUL

Appreciative, Grateful, Obliged, Beholden, Owing, SMART, Heady, Intelligent, Bright, Accurate, Brainy, Focused, Brilliant, Knowing, Decisive, Clear, Quick, Informed, Observant, Articulate, Imaginative, Logical, Mature, Sagacious, Wise, Skilled, Thoughtful, Sensible.

CARING

Benevolent, Loving, In tune, Connected, Empathetic, Selfless, Sympathetic, Gracious, Dedicated, Attached, Loyal, Generous, Affectionate, Responsible, Warm, Nurturing, Cuddly, Communicative.

RELAXED

Calm, Breezy, Sleepy, Released, Chill, Resolved.

ATTRACTIVE

Captivating, Pretty, Funny, Jazzy, Irresistible, Handsome, Good-looking, Desirable, Appealing, Popular, Lovely, Beautiful, Hot, Gorgeous, Interesting, Dandy, Sexy, Dapper, Well-dressed, Coordinated, Stylish, Debonair.