Feelings Vocabulary
Opposites
Situations and Reactions
What Would You Say?
Describe the Feeling
100

You feel this when you win a prize.

What is happy?

100

The opposite of happy.

What is sad?


100

You just found a $10 bill on the street. How do you feel?

What is surprised or lucky?

100

Your friend says: “I failed my exam.” What do you say?

What is “I’m sorry to hear that” or “Don’t worry, you’ll do better next time”?

100

You’re smiling, laughing, and enjoying the day.

What is happy or cheerful?

200

You feel this before an important test.

What is nervous/anxious?

200

The opposite of calm.

What is nervous or stressed?

200

Your friend forgets your birthday.  

What is hurt or disappointed?

200

Your friend says: “I got a new job!”

What is “Congratulations!” or “That’s great news!”

200

You can’t sit still, your hands are shaking before a speech.

What is nervous or anxious?

300

You feel this when your friend forgets your birthday.

What is disappointed or sad/upset?

300

The opposite of excited.

What is bored?

300

You got an A on a difficult exam. How do you feel?

What is proud or happy?

300

Your classmate says: “I’m really nervous about the test.”

What is “You’ll be fine” or “Good luck!”

300

You got a low grade after studying very hard.

What is disappointed or upset?

400

You feel this when someone shouts at you.

What is angry?

400

The opposite of confident.

What is shy or insecure?

400

You missed your bus and will be late.  

What is stressed or annoyed?

400

Someone looks upset and quiet. What do you ask?

What is “Are you okay?” or “Do you want to talk?”

400

You lost your keys and are late for work.

What is stressed or frustrated?

500

You feel this when something amazing happens.

What is excited or surprised?

500

The opposite of relaxed.

What is tense or anxious?

500

Your favorite singer says hello to you in the street.

What is shocked or excited?

500

Your friend says: “I’m really tired and stressed.”

What is “Take a break” or “You should rest”?

500

You finished a hard project and it looks great!

What is proud or satisfied?