Emotions

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Affective Circumplex

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A

Adventurous

  • Definition: Disposed to seek adventure; bold and daring. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 6, 10
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/High


Afraid

  • Definition: Filled with fear or apprehension. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -2, 8
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/High


Alarmed

  • Definition: Struck with sudden fear or concern. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -2, 9
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/High


Ambitious

  • Definition: Having a strong desire to succeed or achieve distinction. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 3, 7
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/High


Amorous

  • Definition: Strongly moved by love or sexual desire. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 8, -2
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Medium


Amused

  • Definition: Pleasantly entertained; finding something funny. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 4, 2
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Medium


Angry

  • Definition: Feeling or showing strong displeasure. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -5, 8
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/High


Annoyed

  • Definition: Slightly angry; irritated. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -4, 7
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/High


Anxious

  • Definition: Uneasy and apprehensive; worried. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -7, -4
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/Low


Apathetic

  • Definition: Showing little or no feeling or interest. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -4, -2
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/Medium


Ashamed

  • Definition: Feeling shame, guilt, or embarrassment. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -5, -5
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/Low


Astonished

  • Definition: Filled with sudden wonder or surprise. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 3, 9
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/High


At ease

  • Definition: Free from worry or nervousness; relaxed. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 9, -2
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Medium


Attentive

  • Definition: Paying close attention; considerate. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 4, -5
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Low



B

Bitter

  • Definition: Resentful or exhibiting strong animosity. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -9, 3
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/Medium


Bored

  • Definition: Feeling weary and uninterested. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -5, -8
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/Low



C

Calm

  • Definition: Free from agitation or excitement. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 8, -7
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Low


Compassionate

  • Definition: Having sympathetic concern for others' suffering. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 5, -7
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Low


Conceited

  • Definition: Having an exaggerated opinion of oneself; vain. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 1, 7
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/High


Confident

  • Definition: Full of conviction; certain. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 5, -2
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Medium


Conscientious

  • Definition: Governed by conscience; careful and exact. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 2, 8
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/High


Contemplative

  • Definition: Marked by quiet thinking and reflection. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 5, -6
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Low


Contemptuous

  • Definition: Showing or expressing contempt; scornful. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -7, 7
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/High


Content

  • Definition: Satisfied with what one has; not desiring more. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 9, -6
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Low


Convinced

  • Definition: Persuaded of truth; certain. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 4, 5
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/High


Courageous

  • Definition: Brave; possessing courage. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 7, 6
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/High



D

Defiant

  • Definition: Boldly resisting or challenging authority. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -7, 8
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/High


Dejected

  • Definition: Cast down in spirits; depressed. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -6, 9
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/High


Delighted

  • Definition: Highly pleased. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 8, 4
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/High


Depressed

  • Definition: Low in spirits; dejected. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -8, -5
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/Low


Desperate

  • Definition: Suffering extreme need or anxiety. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -10, -5
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/Low


Despondent

  • Definition: Extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -7, -5
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/Low


Determined

  • Definition: Having a firm purpose; resolute. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 7, 3
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Medium


Disappointed

  • Definition: Defeated in expectation; let down. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -10, -1
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/Medium


Discontented

  • Definition: Not satisfied; discontent. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -8, 4
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/High


Disgusted

  • Definition: Feeling strong distaste or revulsion. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -8, 5
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/High


Dissatisfied

  • Definition: Not content; displeased. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -8, -2
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/Medium


Distressed

  • Definition: Suffering from anxiety, sorrow, or pain. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -7, 6
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/High


Distrustful

  • Definition: Lacking trust; suspicious. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -6, 1
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/Medium


Doubtful

  • Definition: Uncertain in opinion; hesitant. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -4, -10
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/Low


Droopy

  • Definition: Sagging or lacking spirit; drooping. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -3, -10
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/Low



E

Embarrassed

  • Definition: Feeling self-conscious or ill at ease. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -5, -6
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/Low


Enraged

  • Definition: Very angry; furious. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -3, 8
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/High


Enthusiastic

  • Definition: Filled with zeal or excitement; ardent. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 6, 4
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/High


Envious

  • Definition: Feeling or showing envy. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -4, 9
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/High


Excited

  • Definition: Stirred emotionally; eager or energetic. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 8, 8
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/High


Expectant

  • Definition: Anticipating; having expectations. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 3, 1
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Medium



F

Feel guilt

  • Definition: Experiencing guilt; a sense of having done wrong. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -4, -5
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/Low


Friendly

  • Definition: Showing kindly interest and goodwill. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 7, -1
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Medium


Frustrated

  • Definition: Thwarted in plans or desires; dissatisfied. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -5, 4
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/High



G

Glad

  • Definition: Experiencing pleasure, joy, or delight. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 10, -2
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Medium


Gloomy

  • Definition: Low in spirits; melancholy. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -10, -5
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/Low



H

Happy

  • Definition: Pleased, content, or joyful. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 10, 2
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Medium


Hateful

  • Definition: Full of hate; malicious. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -7, 9
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/High


Hesitant

  • Definition: Slow to act because undecided or doubtful. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -4, -8
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/Low


Hopeful

  • Definition: Having or manifesting hope. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 6, -3
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Medium


Hostile

  • Definition: Antagonistic; of or relating to an enemy. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -4, 9
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/High



I

Impatient

  • Definition: Not willing to wait; restless. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -2, 3
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/Medium


Impressed

  • Definition: Affected deeply or strongly in mind or feelings. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 3, -1
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Medium


Indignant

  • Definition: Angry at something unjust or unworthy. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -4, 5
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/High


Insulted

  • Definition: Offended or treated with insolence or contempt. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -9, 2
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/Medium


Interested

  • Definition: Engaged or curious; having attention fixed. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 6, 1
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Medium



J

Jealous

  • Definition: Resentfully suspicious of a rival or a loved one's fidelity. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -2, 6
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/High


Joyous

  • Definition: Full of joy; exultant. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 9, 2
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Medium



L

Languid

  • Definition: Lacking energy or vitality; weak. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -2, -5
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/Low


Light hearted

  • Definition: Free from care; cheerful. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 3, 3
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Medium


Loathing

  • Definition: Intense dislike or disgust. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -9, 5
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/High


Longing

  • Definition: A strong desire or yearning. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 2, -5
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Low


Lusting

  • Definition: Having or driven by strong sexual desire. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 2, 9
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/High



M

Melancholic

  • Definition: Given to or affected with melancholy; depressed in spirits. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -2, -7
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/Low


Miserable

  • Definition: Very unhappy; wretched. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -9, -2
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/Medium




P

Passionate

  • Definition: Having or showing strong feelings; ardent. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 3, 2
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Medium


Peaceful

  • Definition: Free from disturbance; tranquil. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 7, -8
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Low


Pensive

  • Definition: Musingly or dreamily thoughtful. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 2, -6
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Low


Pleased

  • Definition: Feeling pleasure and satisfaction. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 10, -1
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Medium


Polite

  • Definition: Marked by good manners; courteous. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 5, -7
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Low



R

Relaxed

  • Definition: Free from tension or anxiety. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 8, -2
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Medium


Reverent

  • Definition: Expressing or characterized by reverence. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 3, -10
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Low



S

Sad

  • Definition: Affected with or expressive of grief or unhappiness. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -9, -4
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/Low


Satisfied

  • Definition: Filled with satisfaction; content. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 9, -7
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Low


Self-confident

  • Definition: Confident in one's own abilities or judgment. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 7, 7
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/High


Serene

  • Definition: Calm, unruffled, and peaceful. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 10, -5
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Low


Serious

  • Definition: Grave in manner or appearance; not light or playful. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 2, -7
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Low


Sleepy

  • Definition: Ready for or needing sleep; drowsy. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 1, -10
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Low


Solemn

  • Definition: Marked by grave sobriety or sedateness. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 8, -5
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/Low


Startled

  • Definition: Suddenly frightened or surprised. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -9, 1
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/Medium


Suspicious

  • Definition: Inclined to suspect; distrustful. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -5, 3
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/Medium



T

Taken aback

  • Definition: Surprised and disconcerted. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -6, -3
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/Medium


Tense

  • Definition: Nervous or strained; taut. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -1, 9
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/High


Tired

  • Definition: Exhausted; in need of rest. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -1, -10
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/Low


Triumphant

  • Definition: Feeling or celebrating victory. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): 6, 8
  • Valence/Activation: Positive/High



U

Uncomfortable

  • Definition: Experiencing physical or mental discomfort; uneasy. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -9, -4
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/Low



W

Wavering

  • Definition: Showing indecision; vacillating. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -7, -7
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/Low


Worried

  • Definition: Mentally troubled; anxious. For a full definition, see Merriam-Webster.
  • Coordinates (X, Y): -2, -4
  • Valence/Activation: Negative/Low