Low Intensity Feelings
This low-intensity feeling shows mild interest or curiosity — it makes you want to look closer or learn more
What is interest?
This high-intensity affect can make people jump up and down, laugh, or shout with excitement
The opposite of interest is this feeling that makes you pull away or tune out completely.
What is disinterest of boredom?
This feeling is caused when something new or unexpected grabs your attention suddenly.
What is surprise-startle?
Caused by danger — opposite of safety.
What is fear-terror?
This feeling is a soft version of joy ex. a small smile when something goes right
what is enjoyment?
This powerful feeling draws your full attention and focus, making you eager to explore or solve something
What is excitement?
The opposite of joy is this feeling that makes you frown or cry.
What is distress-anguish?
This feeling arises when something blocks your goals or frustrates you
What is anger-rage?
Caused by success — opposite of distress.
What is enjoyment-joy?
A faint unease or mild awkwardness when you make a small mistake in public
What is shame?
A feeling so intense it can freeze you or make your heart race — you weren’t ready for it!
What is startle?
The opposite of anger-rage, which pushes against others, is this calming or cooperative emotion.
What is enjoyment or affection?
This affect appears when something is unpleasant to see, taste, or smell.
What is disgust?
Caused by failure or judgment — opposite of pride.
What is shame-humiliation?
A little bit of startle, like when a balloon pops unexpectedly
what is surprise?
Overwhelming sorrow or grief — tears, sobbing, and a heavy chest.
What is anguish?
The opposite of fear-terror, which makes you run away, is this secure and confident feeling.
What is interest or safety?
This emotion often starts when you succeed or feel connected to others.
What is enjoyment-joy?
Caused by curiosity — opposite of boredom.
What is interest-excitement?
The faint, quiet version of sadness — maybe just disappointment
What is distress?
This intense affect floods you with embarrassment or worthlessness after a failure or rejection.
What is humiliation?
The opposite of shame-humiliation is this feeling of pride and self-respect.
What is confidence or self-acceptance?
This one happens when you're in pain, danger, or faces threat.
What is fear-terror?
Caused by blocked goals — opposite of calm acceptance.
What is anger-rage?