Complex Emotions — B2 English Vocabulary
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This B2 vocabulary list gathers 50 upper-intermediate English words about complex emotions — the subtle shades of how we feel. Every word comes with its British-English pronunciation and a natural example sentence, so you learn each one in real context. When you are ready, open the flashcards to practise and remember them for good.
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nostalgia/nɒsˈtæl.dʒə/
“Old songs fill me with nostalgia.”
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envy/ˈen.vi/
“She felt envy at his success.”
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resentment/rɪˈzent.mənt/
“He felt deep resentment towards his boss.”
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contempt/kənˈtempt/
“She looked at him with contempt.”
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dread/dred/
“He felt a sense of dread.”
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anguish/ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/
“Her face showed real anguish.”
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melancholy/ˈmel.ən.kɒl.i/
“A feeling of melancholy filled the room.”
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euphoria/juːˈfɔː.ri.ə/
“Winning brought a wave of euphoria.”
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apprehension/ˌæp.rɪˈhen.ʃən/
“She waited with apprehension.”
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compassion/kəmˈpæʃ.ən/
“He showed compassion for the poor.”
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remorse/rɪˈmɔːs/
“The thief showed no remorse.”
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yearning/ˈjɜː.nɪŋ/
“He felt a yearning for home.”
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serenity/səˈren.ɪ.ti/
“The lake brought her serenity.”
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bitterness/ˈbɪt.ə.nəs/
“Years of failure left him with bitterness.”
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gratitude/ˈɡræt.ɪ.tjuːd/
“She expressed her gratitude.”
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humiliation/hjuːˌmɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/
“Losing in public was a humiliation.”
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indifference/ɪnˈdɪf.ər.əns/
“He treated the news with indifference.”
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agony/ˈæɡ.ə.ni/
“She was in agony after the fall.”
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delight/dɪˈlaɪt/
“The gift filled her with delight.”
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fury/ˈfjʊə.ri/
“He could barely control his fury.”
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sorrowful/ˈsɒr.əʊ.fəl/
“She gave a sorrowful look.”
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ecstatic/ɪkˈstæt.ɪk/
“She was ecstatic about the news.”
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heartbroken/ˈhɑːtˌbrəʊ.kən/
“He was heartbroken after the split.”
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discontent/ˌdɪs.kənˈtent/
“There is growing discontent among staff.”
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longing/ˈlɒŋ.ɪŋ/
“She had a longing for adventure.”
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turmoil/ˈtɜː.mɔɪl/
“His mind was in turmoil.”
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elation/ɪˈleɪ.ʃən/
“She felt elation at the result.”
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desperation/ˌdes.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/
“In desperation, he called for help.”
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tenderness/ˈten.də.nəs/
“She spoke with tenderness.”
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sentimental/ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/
“He is sentimental about old photos.”
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exhilarated/ɪɡˈzɪl.ə.reɪ.tɪd/
“She felt exhilarated after the race.”
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distress/dɪˈstres/
“The lost child was in distress.”
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heartache/ˈhɑːt.eɪk/
“Love can bring heartache.”
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jubilant/ˈdʒuː.bɪ.lənt/
“The fans were jubilant.”
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mournful/ˈmɔːn.fəl/
“He played a mournful tune.”
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resent/rɪˈzent/
“She began to resent the extra work.”
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cherish/ˈtʃer.ɪʃ/
“I cherish these memories.”
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console/kənˈsəʊl/
“Friends tried to console her.”
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crave/kreɪv/
“Some people crave attention.”
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loathe/ləʊð/
“I really loathe dishonesty.”
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adore/əˈdɔː/
“The children adore their teacher.”
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despise/dɪˈspaɪz/
“They despise cruelty.”
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mortified/ˈmɔː.tɪ.faɪd/
“She was mortified by the mistake.”
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overjoyed/ˌəʊ.vəˈdʒɔɪd/
“They were overjoyed at the birth.”
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uneasy/ʌnˈiː.zi/
“He felt uneasy in the dark.”
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wistful/ˈwɪst.fəl/
“She gave a wistful smile.”
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heartfelt/ˈhɑːt.felt/
“He made a heartfelt apology.”
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tearful/ˈtɪə.fəl/
“She gave a tearful goodbye.”
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spiteful/ˈspaɪt.fəl/
“That was a spiteful remark.”
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exuberant/ɪɡˈzuː.bər.ənt/
“The crowd was exuberant.”