Emotional glossary
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.