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Feelings

Sometimes people do not have much language to express their feelings. Here is a sampling of words. Even better, find your own expression!

FEELINGS, a description of one's emotional state or experience.

[*a possible definition of the word; your personal under-standing of the word is what matters.]

ANGRY: when I feel like things are not fair or I want things my way*

• annoyed

• frustrated

• mad

ASHAMED: when I feel like I'm sorry about something I did or I would not like others to know what I did.

• embarrassed

• guilty

• sorry

BELONGING: when I feel like I'm part of the group or I'm included.

• a part of

• accepted

• included

BORED: when I feel like things seem dull or I'm doing something I'd rather not do.

• indifferent

• listless

• uninvolved

FRIGHTENED: when I feel something is dangerous or I could get hurt.

• afraid

• scared

• worried

HAPPY: when I feel like things are going well for me or I feel good about me.

• joyful

• pleased

• smiling

HATE: when I feel I dislike someone very much or I feel very angry about what is happening.

• disgust

• dislike

• repulsed

INTERESTED: when I feel like I'm involved or I have energy for what I'm doing.

• attentive

• energized

• involved

LONELY: when I feel like I'm all alone or I miss somebody.

• isolated

• left out

• rejected

LOVE: when I feel like I like someone very much or I enjoy something or someone.

• affectionate

• caring

• liking

NERVOUS: when I feel like I am restless or something is bothering me.

• agitated

• fidgety

• upset

PROUD: when I feel like I like what I did or I would like others to know what I did.

• competent

• skillful

• smart

RELAXED: when I feel like I'm resting or nothing is bothering me.

• calm

• quiet

• resting

SAD: when I feel like things are going badly for me or I lost some- thing or somebody.

• crying

• sorrowful

• unhappy

SAFE: when I feel like I am protected or I can take care of myself.

• all right

• protected

• secure

SATISFIED: when I feel like things are fair or things are okay.

• contented

• fulfilled

• peaceful

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