21 adjectives and 9 idioms from the "Describing feelings" worksheet. Learn them with the cards, drill them in the quiz, then prove it on the worksheet.
finding something funny, so you smile or laugh
The children were amused by the clown's silly tricks.
happy and satisfied with what you have, not wanting anything more
She doesn't need a bigger house - she is content with her small flat.
extremely happy and excited
She was thrilled when she found out she had won the competition.
Idiom: be over the moon
positive and cheerful, believing that good things will happen
Even after losing the first game, the coach stayed upbeat about the season.
angry and hurt about something unfair that happened, and you can't forget it
Years later he is still bitter about the unfair way the team dropped him.
very annoyed because something keeps happening and you have no patience left
After explaining the rule for the fifth time, the exasperated teacher just sighed.
Idiom: be tearing your hair out
annoyed because you can't do or change what you want
He felt frustrated because the computer wouldn't do what he wanted, whatever he tried.
extremely angry
Dad was furious when he saw the broken window - he shouted for ten minutes.
Idiom: blow your top
a little angry or annoyed
I get slightly irritated when people chew loudly next to me.
Idiom: something gets on your nerves
suddenly worried or frightened because something bad might happen
We were alarmed when we suddenly smelled smoke in the corridor.
worried and nervous about something that might happen
She always feels anxious before flying, even though nothing has ever gone wrong.
Idiom: be on edge
unable to make a decision or choose between things
I'm so indecisive that choosing a pizza takes me twenty minutes.
Idiom: be in two minds (about something)
very worried and tense because you have too much to do
I'm really stressed - I have three tests and a presentation this week.
unhappy because something was not as good as you hoped or expected
I was disappointed with the film - I had expected it to be much better.
no longer believing that someone or something is as good as you thought
Many fans became disillusioned with the club after the cheating scandal.
very unhappy
He was cold, wet and alone, and felt completely miserable.
Idiom: be down in the dumps
wanting something that another person has
I'm envious of his new phone - I wish I had one like it.
Idiom: be green with envy
so upset or excited that you can't stop screaming, crying or laughing
The fans became hysterical, screaming and crying, when the band walked on stage.
so shocked or surprised that you can't speak or react
We sat in stunned silence when we heard the news.