You can describe your character's emotions or feelings in more exact terms than just "happy" or "sad." Check these lists for the exact nuance to describe your character's intensity of emotions. There's also a list of various emotions and a page that will generate a random emotion for your character.
Intensity of
Emotions |
HAPPY |
SAD |
ANGRY |
CONFUSED |
| High |
Elated
Excited
Overjoyed
Thrilled
Exuberant
Ecstatic
Fired up
Delighted |
Depressed
Disappointed
Alone
Hurt
Left out
Dejected
Hopeless
Sorrowful
Crushed
|
Furious
Enraged
Outraged
Aggravated
Irate
Seething |
Bewildered
Trapped
Troubled
Desperate
Lost |
| Medium |
Cheerful
Up
Good
Relieved
Satisfied
Contented |
Heartbroken
Down
Upset
Distressed
Regret |
Upset
Mad
Annoyed
Frustrated
Agitated
Hot
Disgusted |
Disorganized
Foggy
Misplaced
Disoriented
Mixed up |
| Mild |
Glad
Content
Satisfied
Pleasant
Fine
Mellow
Pleased |
Unhappy
Moody
Blue
Sorry
Lost
Bad
Dissatisfied |
Perturbed
Uptight
Dismayed
Put out
Irritated
Touchy
|
Unsure
Puzzled
Bothered
Uncomfortable
Undecided
Baffled
Perplexed |
Intensity of
Emotions |
AFRAID |
WEAK |
STRONG |
GUILTY |
| High |
Terrified
Horrified
Scared stiff
Petrified
Fearful
Panicky |
Helpless
Hopeless
Beat
Overwhelmed
Impotent
Small
Exhausted
Drained
|
Powerful
Aggressive
Gung ho
Potent
Super
Forceful
Proud
Determined |
Sorrowful
Remorseful
Ashamed
Unworthy
Worthless |
| Medium |
Scared
Frightened
Threatened
Insecure
Uneasy
Shocked |
Dependent
Incapable
Lifeless
Tired
Rundown
Lazy
Insecure
Shy |
Energetic
Capable
Confident
Persuasive
Sure |
Sorry
Lowdown
Sneaky |
| Mild |
Apprehensive
Nervous
Worried
Timid
Unsure
Anxious |
Unsatisfied
Under par
Shaky
Unsure
Soft
Lethargic
Inadequate |
Secure
Durable
Adequate
Able
Capable |
Embarrassed |
