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Emotions

Feelings and facial expressions from happy to sad and all things in between.

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A is for Afraid

You are afraid of something when you are scared of something and you just want to run away from it.

A is for Agitated

When someone is agitated, they show in their behaviour that they are anxious, upset and nervous.

A is for Agony

Agony is a state of extreme pain. It might be physical or emotional pain. The woman in the photo is in agony.

A is for Anger

Anger is what you are feeling when you are angry.

A is for Angry

Anger is a strong feeling of displeasure. Another word for angry is mad. People often get angry when they don't get their way, or when someone disagrees with them. The person in the picture is angry.

A is for Annoyed

If someone or something is annoying you, you are annoyed.
If you annoy someone for long enough, they will become angry.

A is for Anxious

Anxious is another word for worried or nervous. When you are anxious you can be afraid of something other people might find normal, like answering the phone.

If you're worried or nervous all the time, you may have an anxiety disorder.

B is for Bliss

Bliss is a state of extreme happiness, joy and contentment.

B is for Blush

You blush when your skin goes red, either because you are embarassed or ashamed.

B is for Bored

You are bored when you have nothing to do, or you don't want to do anything. The boy in the picture is bored at school.

C is for Concentrate

You are concentrating on something if you are completely focussed on it, and have blocked out all other distractions. People usually concentrate when they are doing something complicated that requires them to think hard without being interrupted.

C is for Cry

You cry when you are very sad, upset, or you have hurt yourself. Babies cry when they are tired or hungry.

D is for Defiant

Defiant means refusing to obey or accept something. A defiant person may act in a bold way when they think a rule is wrong.

D is for Desire

Desire is a strong wish to have or do something.

People use the word desire to talk about feelings and goals. For example, you may have a desire to learn, to play, or to travel.

The two people in the photo desire each other.
When you become a little sad because something doesn't work out the way you thought it would, you are disappointed.

D is for Disdain

Disdain is a way of treating someone as if you dislike them and they are beneath you. The woman is looking at the man who is approaching her with disdain.

D is for Disgust

You feel disgust when you have a sudden, very strong dislike of something. Some smells, like rotten food, are disgusting. The person in the picture is disgusted.

D is for Displeased

Displeased means not happy or not satisfied. It is a feeling of being slightly upset about something, but it is not as strong as being angry.

The woman in the picture is displeased that her dog destroyed one of her books.

E is for Embarrassed

You are embarrassed when you are made uncomfortable and self-conscious by something that happens. For example, you might get embarrassed when you make a mistake introducing yourself to someone you really like.

E is for Enjoy

You enjoy something if it gives you pleasure and makes you happy. The man in the picture is enjoying the food he is eating.