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The words on the Feeling Wheel

Feelings wheel words and what they mean

These are the 118 emotion words in the English version of the Feeling Wheel app, in 11 groups. Start with the group closest to how you feel, then read the words in it until one fits. Tap any word to read more about it.

Joyful · Loving · Calm · Reflective · Sad · Angry · Disgust · Stressed · Afraid · Ashamed · Alone

Joyful

Joyful words cover the bright, energised end of the wheel, from quiet hope to full-on elation.

  • Elated Feeling extremely happy and excited
  • Jubilant Feeling triumphant and full of joy
  • Playful Feeling lighthearted and fun
  • Ecstatic Feeling overwhelming happiness and delight
  • Excited Feeling enthusiastic and energised
  • Hopeful Feeling optimistic about the future
  • Optimistic Feeling positive about outcomes
  • Eager Looking forward to something with enthusiasm
  • Courageous Feeling brave and ready to face difficulty or pain
  • Nourished Feeling emotionally supported and strengthened
  • Inspired Feeling motivated to create or act meaningfully
  • Vindicated Feeling justified or rewarded for actions
  • Amused Finding something entertaining or funny
  • Amazed Feeling wonder and amazement

Loving

Loving words are about warmth towards other people, and towards yourself.

  • Grateful Feeling appreciation for kindness or support
  • Trusting Feeling confidence in someone’s reliability
  • Accepting Feeling open to people or situations
  • Proud Feeling satisfied with your achievements
  • Admiration Feeling respect and warm approval
  • Awe Feeling wonder and reverential respect
  • Compassionate Feeling deep empathy and concern for others

Calm

Calm words describe feeling steady, safe and able to cope.

  • Confident Feeling sure of yourself
  • Relaxed Feeling free from tension and at ease
  • Peaceful Feeling calm and undisturbed
  • Powerful Feeling strong and in control
  • Relieved Feeling reassured after stress has passed
  • Grounded Feeling stable and balanced emotionally
  • Resilient Feeling able to recover from challenges
  • Capable Feeling able and competent
  • Content Feeling peaceful and satisfied
  • Settled Feeling at ease with where things are

Reflective

Reflective words cover the feelings that come with thinking things over, from curiosity to mixed feelings and resolve.

  • Intrigued Feeling captivated and wanting to know more
  • Contemplative Quietly reflecting on thoughts or experiences
  • Conflicted Feeling torn between opposing thoughts or feelings
  • Nostalgic Feeling a bittersweet longing for the past
  • Determined Feeling focused resolve to achieve something
  • Confused Feeling unable to think clearly

Sad

Sad words range from a mild let-down to deep grief and hopelessness.

  • Bleak Feeling hopeless or discouraged about the future
  • Depressed Feeling deep unhappiness or sadness
  • Hurt Feeling emotional pain or distress
  • Deflated Feeling temporarily let down or disappointed
  • Melancholy Feeling deep, reflective sadness
  • Sorrowful Feeling grief or sadness
  • Gloomy Feeling pessimistic or downcast
  • Discouraged Feeling a loss of confidence or enthusiasm
  • Insignificant Feeling unimportant or overlooked
  • Broken Feeling deeply emotionally damaged
  • Bored Feeling uninterested or weary
  • Numb Feeling unable to experience emotions
  • Apathetic Feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
  • Empty Feeling a lack of meaning or fulfilment
  • Despair Feeling complete loss of hope
  • Disillusioned Feeling disappointed that reality isn’t as expected
  • Miserable Feeling extremely unhappy or uncomfortable
  • Disappointed Feeling sad that expectations weren’t met
  • Indifferent Feeling no strong pull in any direction

Angry

Angry words run from mild irritation to outrage, and many of them come from feeling wronged.

  • Agonised Feeling severe mental or emotional pain
  • Offended Feeling upset from a perceived insult
  • Disrespected Feeling lack of courtesy or regard from others
  • Violated Feeling personal boundaries or rights have been crossed
  • Outraged Feeling intense anger or indignation
  • Dismayed Feeling upset or distressed by the unexpected
  • Bitter Feeling anger and disappointment from past experiences
  • Resentful Feeling anger or bitterness over unfair treatment
  • Jealous Feeling upset at someone else's advantage
  • Annoyed Feeling slightly irritated
  • Infuriated Feeling extremely angry
  • Provoked Feeling triggered to anger or irritation
  • Harassed Feeling tormented by repeated actions
  • Sceptical Feeling doubtful or unconvinced about something
  • Betrayed Feeling deceived by someone trusted

Disgust

Disgust words are about pulling away from something, whether it's a smell, an act or a person.

  • Disgusted Feeling strong revulsion or aversion
  • Repulsed Feeling intense distaste or revulsion
  • Disdainful Feeling contempt or scorn towards something
  • Contemptuous Feeling deep disrespect or scorn

Stressed

Stressed words describe what happens when demands outrun the time or energy you have.

  • Overwhelmed Feeling buried by too many demands
  • Rushed Feeling hurried or under time pressure
  • Distracted Feeling attention pulled away from focus
  • Frustrated Feeling upset by inability to change something
  • Pressured Feeling stressed by expectations or demands
  • Scattered Feeling disorganised or mentally unfocused
  • Restless Feeling unable to relax or be still
  • Impatient Feeling restless or irritated due to delay or waiting
  • Depleted Feeling emotionally or physically drained with nothing left to give
  • Burdened Feeling weighed down by too much responsibility or pressure

Afraid

Afraid words cover the whole range of fear, from a flicker of doubt to real danger.

  • Scared Feeling frightened
  • Shocked Feeling sudden and intense surprise
  • Anxious Feeling worried or uneasy
  • Nervous Feeling uneasy about something uncertain
  • Helpless Feeling unable to act or protect yourself
  • Frightened Feeling afraid due to danger
  • Worried Feeling troubled by real or potential problems
  • Threatened Feeling in danger or at risk
  • Hesitant Feeling unsure or slow to act
  • Horrified Feeling extreme shock or disgust
  • Cautious Feeling careful to avoid problems or danger
  • Doubtful Feeling uncertain about something
  • Exposed Feeling vulnerable or unprotected

Ashamed

Ashamed words are about how you see yourself, often after being judged or after judging yourself.

  • Inadequate Feeling not good enough
  • Inferior Feeling lower in status or quality than others
  • Worthless Feeling without value or purpose
  • Embarrassed Feeling awkward or self-conscious
  • Insecure Feeling uncertain or lacking confidence
  • Weak Feeling lacking in strength or ability
  • Ridiculed Feeling mocked or laughed at
  • Insulted Feeling offended by someone's words or actions
  • Mocked Feeling made fun of or ridiculed
  • Humiliated Feeling publicly shamed or made to feel foolish
  • Guilty Feeling responsible or remorseful for a wrong or mistake

Alone

Alone words describe distance from other people, whether you chose it or not.

  • Withdrawn Feeling the desire to avoid social contact
  • Rejected Feeling refused or dismissed by others
  • Excluded Feeling denied access to a place, group, or privilege
  • Abandoned Feeling left completely alone
  • Vulnerable Feeling exposed to harm
  • Persecuted Feeling unfairly targeted or mistreated
  • Lonely Feeling sad due to lack of companionship
  • Isolated Feeling cut off from others
  • Alienated Feeling separated or estranged from others

Name what you're feeling

Feeling Wheel puts all 118 of these words on one wheel. Tap the ones that fit, add a note if you like, and see your patterns over time. Free on iPhone and Android.

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