Subtle Feelings & Moods — C1 English Vocabulary
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This C1 vocabulary list gathers 60 advanced English words about subtle feelings & moods — the fine shades of mood and feeling. 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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wistfulness/ˈwɪst.fəl.nəs/
“A note of wistfulness crept into her voice.”
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ambivalence/æmˈbɪv.əl.əns/
“He felt deep ambivalence about leaving.”
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trepidation/ˌtrep.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/
“She opened the letter with trepidation.”
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foreboding/fɔːˈbəʊ.dɪŋ/
“A sense of foreboding filled the room.”
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disquiet/dɪsˈkwaɪ.ət/
“The news caused widespread disquiet.”
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unease/ʌnˈiːz/
“He felt a growing unease.”
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qualm/kwɑːm/
“She had no qualm about saying no.”
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misgiving/ˌmɪsˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/
“She voiced one small misgiving.”
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melancholia/ˌmel.ənˈkəʊ.li.ə/
“He sank into a quiet melancholia.”
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despondency/dɪˈspɒn.dən.si/
“A mood of despondency settled over the team.”
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dejection/dɪˈdʒek.ʃən/
“His face showed utter dejection.”
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gloom/ɡluːm/
“An air of gloom hung over the office.”
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sullenness/ˈsʌl.ən.nəs/
“Her sullenness worried her parents.”
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petulance/ˈpet.jə.ləns/
“He reacted with childish petulance.”
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indignation/ˌɪn.dɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/
“She was full of righteous indignation.”
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exasperation/ɪɡˌzɑː.spərˈeɪ.ʃən/
“He sighed in exasperation.”
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vexation/vekˈseɪ.ʃən/
“Much to her vexation, the train was late.”
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agitation/ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
“He paced the room in agitation.”
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wariness/ˈweə.ri.nəs/
“She eyed the stranger with wariness.”
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reticence/ˈret.ɪ.səns/
“His reticence made him hard to read.”
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diffidence/ˈdɪf.ɪ.dəns/
“She spoke with surprising diffidence.”
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contrition/kənˈtrɪʃ.ən/
“He showed genuine contrition.”
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penitence/ˈpen.ɪ.təns/
“Her penitence seemed sincere.”
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compunction/kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən/
“He felt no compunction at all.”
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rue/ruː/
“You will rue this decision.”
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hankering/ˈhæŋ.kər.ɪŋ/
“She had a hankering for adventure.”
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craving/ˈkreɪ.vɪŋ/
“He had a craving for chocolate.”
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reverie/ˈrev.ər.i/
“She drifted into a reverie.”
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equanimity/ˌek.wəˈnɪm.ɪ.ti/
“He faced the crisis with equanimity.”
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composure/kəmˈpəʊ.ʒə/
“She kept her composure under fire.”
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fortitude/ˈfɔː.tɪ.tjuːd/
“He bore the pain with fortitude.”
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rapture/ˈræp.tʃə/
“The crowd was in rapture.”
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jubilation/ˌdʒuː.bɪˈleɪ.ʃən/
“There were scenes of jubilation.”
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exhilaration/ɪɡˌzɪl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
“She felt pure exhilaration.”
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contentment/kənˈtent.mənt/
“A deep contentment came over him.”
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solitude/ˈsɒl.ɪ.tjuːd/
“She craved a little solitude.”
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yearn/jɜːn/
“They yearn for the old days.”
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brood/bruːd/
“He tends to brood over failures.”
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fret/fret/
“Do not fret about the result.”
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wallow/ˈwɒl.əʊ/
“He likes to wallow in self-pity.”
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relish/ˈrel.ɪʃ/
“I relish a good debate.”
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savour/ˈseɪ.və/
“He paused to savour the moment.”
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angst/æŋkst/
“The novel captures teenage angst.”
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wretchedness/ˈretʃ.ɪd.nəs/
“The poem conveys utter wretchedness.”
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euphoric/juːˈfɒr.ɪk/
“She felt euphoric after winning.”
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forlorn/fəˈlɔːn/
“He gave a forlorn sigh.”
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crestfallen/ˈkrest.fɔː.lən/
“She looked crestfallen at the news.”
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disconsolate/dɪsˈkɒn.sə.lət/
“He was disconsolate after the loss.”
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apprehensive/ˌæp.rɪˈhen.sɪv/
“She felt apprehensive about the move.”
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wary/ˈweə.ri/
“Be wary of strangers online.”
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perturbed/pəˈtɜːbd/
“He seemed perturbed by the question.”
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flustered/ˈflʌs.təd/
“She got flustered during the interview.”
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rueful/ˈruː.fəl/
“He gave a rueful smile.”
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placid/ˈplæs.ɪd/
“She has a placid temperament.”
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tranquil/ˈtræŋ.kwɪl/
“The lake was utterly tranquil.”
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morose/məˈrəʊs/
“He grew morose and silent.”
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despondent/dɪˈspɒn.dənt/
“She felt despondent about the future.”
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elated/ɪˈleɪ.tɪd/
“He was elated by the offer.”
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buoyant/ˈbɔɪ.ənt/
“She was in a buoyant mood.”
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doleful/ˈdəʊl.fəl/
“The dog gave a doleful look.”