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description: Accurately labeling emotions is critical to understanding them and ultimately managing behavior.
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## Emotions

Often we struggle to label emotions accurately, which hinders our ability to reflect on how we’re feeling. Use this list to find the right word that best describes the emotion you’re experiencing.

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# happy

| excited | energized | resolved | assured | fulfilled |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| elated | enthusiastic | valued | determined | tranquil |
| exuberant | loved | gratified | grateful | content |
| ecstatic | thrilled | encouraged | appreciated | relaxed |
| terrific | marvelous | optimistic | confident | good |
| jubilant | justified | joyful | respected | satisfied |
| flattered | pleased | proud | admired | peaceful |
|   | glad | cheerful | delighted | hopeful |
|   |   | relieved | alive | fortunate |

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# sad

| devastated | defeated | dejected | terrible | disappointed |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| hopeless | exhausted | rejected | unwanted | inadequate |
| sorrowful | helpless | humble | unloved | underappreciated |
| depressed | crushed | empty | mournful | discouraged |
| wounded | worthless | distraught | pitiful | ashamed |
| drained | uncared for | deserted | discarded | distressed |
| isolated | resigned | grievous | disgraced | distant |
| alienated | slighted | burdened | disheartened | disillusioned |
| regretful | apathetic | demoralized | despised | neglected |

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# confident

| accomplished | fearless | successful | qualified | energetic |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| assured | healthy | adequate | self-reliant | sharp |
| brave | lively | assertive | strong | sure |
| courageous | potent | capable | together | competent |
| determined | secure | confident | able | daring |
| efficient | solid | dynamic | bold | effective |
| intense | forceful | encouraged |   |   |

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# scared

| fearful | desperate | appalled | apprehensive | anxious |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| panicky | frantic | full of dread | suspicious | impatient |
| afraid | terrified | tormented | shaken | shy |
| shocked | vulnerable | tense | swamped | nervous |
| overwhelmed | horrified | threatened | startled | unsure |
| intimidated | petrified | uneasy | guarded | timid |
|   |   | defensive | stunned | concerned |
|   |   | insecure | awed | perplexed |
|   |   | skeptical | reluctant | doubtful |

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# excited

| alert | stimulated | impatient | high-strung | exhilarated |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| concerned | aroused | curious | elevated | hyperactive |
| elated | busy | eager | involved | thrilled |
| enthusiastic | delighted | engaged | intrigued | attentive |

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# angry

| strangled | abused | rebellious | used | peeved | provoked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| furious | hateful | pissed off | ridiculed | agitated | committed |
| seething | humiliated | outraged | resentful | irritated | coerced |
| hostile | sabotaged | fuming | disgusted | exasperated | cheated |
| vengeful | betrayed | exploited | smothered | harrassed | uptight |
| incensed | repulsed | throttled | frustrated | anguished | dismayed |
| vindictive | controlled | spiteful | stifled | deceived | tolerant |
| perturbed | displeased | patronized | offended | aggravated |   |

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# helpful

| admired | good | tolerant | caring | sharing | sympathetic |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amiable | honest | appreciative | comforting | tender | understanding |
| compassionate | nice | gentle | considerate | warm-hearted | kind |
| cheerful | optimistic | dedicated | empathetic | open | involved |
| cooperative | patient | passionate | generous | loyal | giving |
| genuine | soft-hearted | sensitive |   |   |   |

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# frustrated

| bothered | mistreated | dissatisfied | irritable | handcuffed | puzzled |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| pained | rotten | dreadful | awful | suffering | sore |
| desolate | tormented | futile | distressed | unhappy | uneasy |
| displeased | irked | horrible | foolish | restless | hamstrung |
| disturbed | heavy | lost | hassled | lousy | poorly |
| hindered | destitute | abused |   |   |   |

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# playful

| clever | impish | chummy | mischievous | light-hearted | whimsical |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| quick | bouncy | frolicsome | humorous | witty | vivacious |
| sharp | perky | exuberant | good-natured | joking | teasing |
| funny | amusing |   |   |   |   |

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# tired

| apathetic | lethargic | done | worn-out | exhausted | overwhelmed |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| weak | disengaged | bushed | empty | weary | swamped |
| absent | checked-out | drained | fatigued | sleepy | numb |
| listless | beat |   |   |   |  |

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