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[A2 Level] Emotions and Personality – English vocabulary

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30 English words with meanings: happy, sad, angry, kind, brave… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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Word list

  1. happy /'hæpi/ (adj) — feeling joy or pleasure
    Example: She felt happy to see her friends.
    Synonyms: joyful, cheerful, content
  2. sad /sæd/ (adj) — feeling unhappy
    Example: He looked sad after hearing the news.
    Synonyms: unhappy, sorrowful, depressed
  3. angry /'æŋɡri/ (adj) — feeling strong displeasure toward someone or something
    Example: She was angry because her phone was broken.
    Synonyms: mad, furious, irate
  4. kind /kaɪnd/ (adj) — caring and generous to others
    Example: He is always kind to animals.
    Synonyms: caring, gentle, friendly
  5. brave /breɪv/ (adj) — not afraid to act
    Example: The firefighter was very brave.
    Synonyms: courageous, bold, fearless
  6. shy /ʃaɪ/ (adj) — nervous or uncomfortable around other people
    Example: He is too shy to speak in front of the class.
    Synonyms: timid, bashful, introverted
  7. confident /'kɒnfɪdənt/ (adj) — believing in yourself
    Example: She feels confident about her exam.
    Synonyms: assured, certain, positive
  8. bored /bɔ:d/ (adj) — feeling uninterested, not entertained
    Example: He got bored during the long meeting.
    Synonyms: disinterested, tired, weary
  9. excited /ɪk'saɪtɪd/ (adj) — feeling happy and full of energy about something
    Example: They were excited to start their holiday.
    Synonyms: enthusiastic, thrilled, eager
  10. nervous /'nɜ:vəs/ (adj) — feeling worried or afraid about something
    Example: She felt nervous before her speech.
    Synonyms: anxious, worried, tense
  11. polite /pə'laɪt/ (adj) — having good manners
    Example: He is always polite to older people.
    Synonyms: respectful, courteous, well-mannered
  12. rude /ru:d/ (adj) — not polite to others
    Example: It is rude to interrupt someone.
    Synonyms: impolite, disrespectful, harsh
  13. lazy /'leɪzi/ (adj) — not wanting to work
    Example: He is too lazy to clean his room.
    Synonyms: idle, inactive, sluggish
  14. hardworking /,hɑ:d'wɜ:kɪŋ/ (adj) — working hard
    Example: She is a hardworking student.
    Synonyms: diligent, industrious, dedicated
  15. friendly /'frɛndli/ (adj) — kind and easy to talk to
    Example: He is very friendly with new classmates.
    Synonyms: kind, warm, pleasant
  16. lonely /'ləʊnli/ (adj) — feeling alone
    Example: She felt lonely after moving to a new city.
    Synonyms: isolated, alone, solitary
  17. clever /'klɛvər/ (adj) — quick to learn and think
    Example: He is very clever at solving puzzles.
    Synonyms: smart, intelligent, bright
  18. honest /'ɒnɪst/ (adj) — telling the truth
    Example: She is known as an honest person.
    Synonyms: truthful, sincere, real
  19. funny /'fʌni/ (adj) — making people laugh
    Example: The movie was very funny.
    Synonyms: humorous, amusing, comic
  20. serious /'sɪəriəs/ (adj) — not joking or playful
    Example: He looked serious during the meeting.
    Synonyms: grave, earnest, solemn
  21. calm /kɑ:m/ (adj) — calm and not worried
    Example: Stay calm during the test.
    Synonyms: peaceful, cool, relaxed
  22. jealous /'ʤeləs/ (adj) — feeling upset because someone has what you want
    Example: He felt jealous of his friend's success.
    Synonyms: envious, resentful, covetous
  23. helpful /'hɛlpfəl/ (adj) — kind and likes to help
    Example: She is very helpful to her classmates.
    Synonyms: useful, supportive, kind
  24. mean /mi:n/ (adj) — not willing to share and unkind
    Example: It was mean to laugh at him.
    Synonyms: unkind, cruel, nasty
  25. worried /'wʌrid/ (adj) — feeling anxious because you think something bad may happen
    Example: She looks worried about her exam.
    Synonyms: anxious, concerned, troubled
  26. curious /'kjʊəriəs/ (adj) — wanting to know more
    Example: Children are always curious about everything.
    Synonyms: inquisitive, interested, nosy
  27. optimistic /,ɒptɪ'mɪstɪk/ (adj) — expecting good things to happen
    Example: He is optimistic about the future.
    Synonyms: positive, hopeful, upbeat
  28. pessimistic /,pɛsɪ'mɪstɪk/ (adj) — expecting bad things to happen
    Example: She is too pessimistic about her job.
    Synonyms: negative, hopeless, gloomy
  29. relaxed /rɪ'lækst/ (adj) — feeling calm and comfortable
    Example: I feel relaxed on the beach.
    Synonyms: peaceful, calm, restful
  30. grateful /'ɡreɪtfəl/ (adj) — feeling thankful
    Example: I am grateful for your help.
    Synonyms: thankful, appreciative, obliged

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