16 de mai. de 202210 min de leitura

🔴 Live Lesson | Ep. 020: How to talk about feelings: Anger, Fear, Sadness, Disgust, Enjoyment

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Feelings and how to talk about them

Feelings, called emotions, are an essential part of who you are, but they can sometimes be messy, complicated, and confusing. Knowing how to name them and talk about them is key to developing emotional health.

Every day in our daily conversation in English we have to talk about our feelings, for that, we have to identify our emotional states.

In this lesson we will improve our vocabulary and learn new English words about feelings and emotions, that we are going to break down emotions into five main categories:

• Disgust /dɪsˈgəst/ /dɪsˈgʌst/

• Enjoyment /enˈʤɔɪmənt/ /ɪnˈʤɔɪmənt/

Keep in mind that this is just one way of categorizing emotions. There are around 27 categories of emotion. But this concept of five main types of emotion offers a good framework for breaking down the complexity of all the feels.

Here’s a look at what each of these five categories involves.

1. Anger

Anger is a common and even healthy emotion. Anger usually happens when you experience some type of injustice. This experience can make you feel threatened, trapped, and unable to defend yourself. Many people think of anger as a negative thing, but it’s a normal emotion that can help you know when a situation has become toxic.

How to talk about it

Words you might use when you feel angry include:

• annoyed /əˈnɔɪd/

• frustrated/ˈfrəsˌtreɪtɪd/ /frʌˈstreɪtɪd/

• peeved /piːvd/

• contrary/ˈkɒnˌtreəriː/ /ˈkɒntrəri/

• bitter /ˈbɪtər/ /ˈbɪtə/

• infuriated/ɪnˈfjuːriːˌeɪtid/ /ɪnˈfjʊərɪeɪtid/

• irritated/ˈɪrɪˌteɪtɪd/ /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪd/

• mad /mæd/

• cheated /tʃiːtid/

• vengeful/ˈvenʤfəl/ /ˈven(d)ʒfʊl, -fəl/

• insulted/ɪnˈsəlt/, /ˈɪnˌsəlt/ /ɪnˈsʌlt/, /ˈɪnsʌlt/

There are a lot of ways to deal with anger, many of which can cause problems for you and those around you. Anger is often difficult to deal with because it makes you feel helpless.

Express your anger constructively: You might avoid talking about your anger to help prevent conflict. Internalizing can seem like a safe strategy, but it’s not. Instead, try expressing your feelings calmly and respectfully, and take time to cool off if you need it.

Some phrases you can use are:

Olivia, deal with your anger issues.

You were afraid that you had angered me.

Nolan must have angered a lot of people.

Then you find Mika, who's especially angered by the disenrollment.

• annoyed /əˈnɔɪd/

I'm annoyed because we haven't found anything.

I'm annoyed because everyone keeps forgetting that this is my apartment.

• frustrated

Working to solve the problem that’s causing your anger can help relieve this frustration. Ask other people involved what they think and work together.

However, I was again frustrated by failure.

Explain why you're feeling frustrated.

Eventually most students get really frustrated with extreme disappointment.

• peeved

I'm a little peeved at Darryl right now.

My boss is peeved.

Well, I'm a little bit peeved at you guys.

• contrary

In case that contrary, the Japanese they would go to launch a nocturnal attack.

I believe you'll have to prove the contrary.

• bitter

Fruits of labor sometimes very bitter.

The oil also tastes very bitter.

I thought you were nervous and bitter.

• infuriated

It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves

This action clearly infuriated the Cubans.

Eliminated my Marcus, and it infuriated me enough.

This promotion infuriated Frémont, who resigned his commission.

• irritated

Larezo gets irritated when people shoot at his employees.

It was a little irritated because of not finding it.

I don't like to be irritated.

• mad

Daddy was mad about the magazine.

You're just trying to find any reason to be mad at me.

I can't be mad at my angel.

• cheated

He had cheated others and had been cheated.

You have cheated me.

Somehow my father cheated death, just as he cheated everything and everyone in life.

• vengeful

I hadn't figured you as the vengeful type.

I'm just not vengeful

Unfortunately, I am a vengeful man.

• insulted

I don't appreciate my best friend being insulted like that.

I think he deserves better than to be insulted by a child.

It started when you spoke. I felt insulted.

I'm insulted and yet grateful.

Hello. I'm not here to get insulted.

Everyone gets angry from time to time. The next time you find yourself in a bad mood, try:

Take a break. Putting some distance between yourself and the situation upsetting you can help you avoid in-the-moment reactions or anger.

Try taking a walk or listening to a calming song.

Take a few minutes to consider what’s causing your anger. Does the situation have another perspective? Can you do anything to make it better?

You may not be able to fix every situation that makes you angry, but you can usually do something to bring about some improvement.

2. Fear

Fear happens when you sense any type of threat.

Keep in mind that the level of fear you feel doesn’t always match up with the intensity of the threat. For example, if you live with anxiety, you might feel fear around situations that don’t pose much of a threat — though that doesn’t make the fear any less real.

Fear can make you feel:

• worried /ˈwəriːd/ /ˈwʌrɪd/[EMS4]

• doubtful /ˈdaʊtfəl/ /ˈdaʊtfʊl, -fəl/

• nervous /ˈnərvəs/ /ˈnɜːvəs/

• anxious /ˈæŋ(k)ʃəs/

• terrified /ˈterəˌfaɪ/ /ˈterɪfaɪ/

• panicked /ˈpænɪk/

• horrified /ˈhɔrəˌfaɪ, ˈhɑr-/ /ˈhɒrɪfaɪ/

• desperate /ˈdespərɪt/ /ˈdesp(ə)rət/

• confused /kənˈfjuːzd/

• stressed /stres/

Expressions that you can use to talk about fear

• worried /ˈwəriːd/ /ˈwʌrɪd/[EMS5]

I was worried about the meeting so I distracted myself from my fear, watching my last lesson.

I'm not worried because i have the gift.

His dad was worried because his son vomited.

I was worried about your friend.

I'm actually worried I might miss basketball.

• doubtful /ˈdaʊtfəl/ /ˈdaʊtfʊl, -fəl/

It's possible, though we find it highly doubtful.

Very doubtful, Mr. Deeks.

I can try, but it's highly doubtful.

• nervous /ˈnərvəs/ /ˈnɜːvəs/

You're nervous because it seriously.

Which made Stuart Little very nervous.

• anxious /ˈæŋ(k)ʃəs/

You most anxious for humble presence at broadcast tonight.

He's too anxious and has enough worries as it is.

• terrified /ˈterəˌfaɪ/ /ˈterɪfaɪ/

He was terrified of coming to school.

I was terrified and paralyzed.

Already I was terrified I wasn't saving enough for my retirement.

• panicked /ˈpænɪk/

I panicked and called for backup.

When Renney found out, he panicked.

I panicked because I thought everything was changing...

The students panicked when told that final exams were less than a week away

• horrified /ˈhɔrəˌfaɪ, ˈhɑr-/ /ˈhɒrɪfaɪ/

I simply must stop being so horrified.

I was horrified by what I became.

Edilson, I'm horrified you had to see this.

• desperate /ˈdespərɪt/ /ˈdesp(ə)rət/

Well, another call looks desperate.

But you don't look desperate, Madame.

• confused /kənˈfjuːzd/

This is often confused with Undone Work.

Christina was confused, panicked about Dmitry.

It is frequently confused with other species.

• stressed /stres/

The doctors thought I was just stressed.

I'm very stressed, very stressed.

You seemed so stressed I last saw you.

Fear is a normal emotion, but there are things you can do to combat it:

Listen to an audiobook, or podcast, or go for a walk or jog with some energizing music.

Take a moment to think about your fear. Is there anything you can do about it? Can it harm you? What’s the worst thing that could happen if your fear came true? What would you do in that scenario?

Knowing how you would deal with your fear can help you feel less afraid.

3. Sadness

Everyone feels sad from time to time. Sadness might relate to a specific event, such as a loss or rejection. But in other cases, you might have no idea why you feel sad.

When you’re sad, you might describe yourself as feeling:

• lonely /ˈloʊnliː/ /ˈləʊnli/

• heartbroken /ˈhɑrtˌbroʊkən/ /ˈhɑːtbrəʊkən/

• gloomy /ˈgluːmiː/ /ˈgluːmi/

• disappointed /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ /dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/

• hopeless /ˈhoʊplɪs/ /ˈhəʊplɪs/

• grieved /griːv/ /grɪːv/

• unhappy /ˌənˈhæpiː/ /ʌnˈhæpi/

• lost /lɔːst, lɒst/ /lɒst/

• troubled/ˈtrəbəld/ /ˈtrʌbəld/

• resigned /rɪˈzaɪn/

• miserable /ˈmɪz(ə)rəbəl/

How to talk about it

• lonely /ˈloʊnliː/ /ˈləʊnli/

It looks so lonely

I think he gets lonely sometimes.

Nothing as lonely as the night.

• heartbroken /ˈhɑrtˌbroʊkən/ /ˈhɑːtbrəʊkən/

I am heartbroken for his fiancee.

I just think she's lonely... or heartbroken.

But know she was heartbroken, and never forgave me.

• gloomy /ˈgluːmiː/ /ˈgluːmi/

Don't be so gloomy friend...

At first, this young man was very gloomy.

And why are looking so gloomy suddenly?

• disappointed /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ /dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/

Which makes me wonder why you look disappointed.

I am very disappointed with your response.

Maybe he saw me somewhere and was disappointed.

• hopeless /ˈhoʊplɪs/ /ˈhəʊplɪs/

He is feeling empty and hopeless.

He'll start telling you how hopeless it all is.

I feel my situation is hopeless.

• grieved /griːvd/ /grɪːvd/

She was very much grieved by you.

I was oppressed by a sense of tragedy, grieved by her ruthlessness.

I am deeply grieved by his passing.

• unhappy /ˌənˈhæpiː/ /ʌnˈhæpi/

I understand Kenneth is very unhappy.

For years she was unhappy and overweight.

I think Eva is awfully unhappy.

• lost /lɔːst, lɒst/ /lɒst/

He just lost his vamp son.

Thousands of jobs are being lost.

I'd lost my sister for good.

• troubled/ˈtrəbəld/ /ˈtrʌbəld/

I have a feeling that Dr. Hutchison is somewhat troubled.

I am still troubled by the death of his son.

You are the troubled neighborhood boy who cried wolf.

• resigned /rɪˈzaɪn/

In July 1992, President Havel resigned.

Vivien resigned in June 2002 under criticism.

I'm almost resigned to living on what I can earn.

• miserable /ˈmɪz(ə)rəbəl/

If everything worked, you'd be miserable.

Well, I feel like dad is miserable.

Just be miserable for the rest of your life.

Sadness can be hard to shake, but depending on your situation, these tips might help:

• Everyone grieves in their way, so do what feels right to you. It might help to talk about the pain you’re in, but it also might help to simply sit with your feelings for a while.

• Do something meaningful. Doing something to help others or give back to society can help you feel more connected to other people. If you’ve recently lost someone you cared about, consider finishing a project they cared about or donating your time to a cause they supported.

• Reach out for support. This is easier said than done when you’re at a low point. Try to remember the people in your life who care for you and likely want to help you.

The pain of heartache does ease in time, even if you can’t imagine that at the moment.

4. Disgust

You typically experience disgust as a reaction to unpleasant or unwanted situations. Like anger, feelings of disgust can help to protect from things you want to avoid.

Disgust can happen as a natural response to something you dislike, disgust might cause you to feel:

• dislike /dɪsˈlaɪk/

• revulsion /rɪˈvəlʃən/ /rɪˈvʌlʃən/

• loathing /ˈloʊðɪŋ/ /ˈləʊðɪŋ/

• disapproving /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvɪŋ/

• offended /əˈfendɪd/

• horrified /ˈhɔrəˌfaɪ, ˈhɑr-/ /ˈhɒrɪfaɪ/

• uncomfortable /ˌənˈkəmfərtəbəl, -ˈkəmftərbəl/ /ʌnˈkʌmf(ə)təbəl/

• nauseated (nauseate /ˈnɔːziːˌeɪt, - ʒiːˌeɪt/ /ˈnɔːsɪeɪt, -z-/

• disturbed /dɪsˈtərbd/ /dɪˈstɜːbd/

• withdrawal /wɪðˈdrɔːl, wɪθ-/ /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/

• aversion /əˈvərʒən/ /əˈvɜːʃən/

How to talk about it

• dislike /dɪsˈlaɪk/

I dislike this salesman

They would dislike me because when I had money they were jealous.

They dislike the shooting in their property.

For example, many people dislike turbulence.

• revulsion /rɪˈvəlʃən/ /rɪˈvʌlʃən/

In the jungle they feel neither pity nor revulsion.

I just want to capture this look of disappointment and revulsion.

What we got in Martin was revulsion

• loathing /ˈloʊðɪŋ/ /ˈləʊðɪŋ/

This face which earned a mother's fear and loathing

So do not wonder at my loathing of your species.

We're not alone in our loathing of you.

• disapproving /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvɪŋ/

You've got your disapproving expression on again, Helen.

Can I give her a disapproving look?

• offended /əˈfendɪd/

He is offended that rabbits are not listed.

My question seems to have offended you. No.

I don't know, I thought that maybe you got offended.

If someone you care for does something that offends or disgusts you, you may disapprove and react by withdrawing, pushing them away, or getting angry. But instead, you might try talking to that person.

• horrified /ˈhɔrəˌfaɪ, ˈhɑr-/ /ˈhɒrɪfaɪ/

I simply must stop being so horrified.

• uncomfortable /ˌənˈkəmfərtəbəl, -ˈkəmftərbəl/ /ʌnˈkʌmf(ə)təbəl/

This one, put him somewhere uncomfortable.

• nauseated (nauseate /ˈnɔːziːˌeɪt, - ʒiːˌeɪt/ /ˈnɔːsɪeɪt, -z-/

And you don't see him getting sick and nauseated.

• disturbed /dɪsˈtərbd/ /dɪˈstɜːbd/

Sleep may also be disturbed leading to insomnia.

• withdrawal /wɪðˈdrɔːl, wɪθ-/ /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/

The most common complaint online is our supposedly slow withdrawal process.

• aversion /əˈvərʒən/ /əˈvɜːʃən/

Your aversion to my return... has nothing to do with politics.

You might want to work through or overcome your disgust in some situations. These strategies can help:

• Practice compassion. It’s common to feel uncomfortable when facing things, you fear or don’t understand. Many people dislike being around sick people, for example. If you feel disturbed when thinking about sick people, try spending some time with an unwell friend or loved one or offering to help them out. It’s important to take steps to protect your health, so make sure they aren’t contagious first.

5. Enjoyment

People generally like to feel happy, calm, and good. You might express these feelings by smiling, laughing, or indulging yourself.

You might feel enjoyment when:

• you feel close and connected to people you care about

• you feel safe and secure

• you’re doing something that triggers sensory pleasure

• you feel relaxed and at peace

Some words you can use to describe different kinds of enjoyment include:

• happiness /ˈhæpiːnɪs/ /ˈhæpɪnɪs/

• relief /rɪˈliːf/

• contentment /kənˈtentmənt/

• amusement /əˈmjuːzmənt/

• joy /ʤɔɪ/

• pride /praɪd/

• excitement /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

• peace /piːs/

• satisfaction /ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/ /sætɪsˈfækʃən/

• compassion /kəmˈpæʃən/

• love /ləv/ /lʌv/

How to talk about it

• happiness /ˈhæpiːnɪs/ /ˈhæpɪnɪs/

But you're my happiness now.

You may be destroying their chance for happiness.

My daughter won't sacrifice her happiness.

• relief /rɪˈliːf/

This will give more lasting relief.

Your body's screaming for relief.

Soothing drink like summer shower... bring grateful relief.

• contentment /kənˈtentmənt/

Only contentment with what you have brings happiness and peace.

Service alone can bring contentment in life.

But please know that I am well and abide in something like contentment.

• amusement /əˈmjuːzmənt/

So he began thinking of an amusement.

I'm sure you boys can find some amusement here in town.

I do not sit up here for your amusement.

• joy /ʤɔɪ/

We realize what pride and joy...

That joy and prosperity may reign forever.

With a heart full of joy.

• pride /praɪd/

My pride is shaping the future.

Just showing a little pride Bob.

• excitement /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

Pay TV is entertainment, excitement, innovation and creativity.

• peace /piːs/

People come here looking for mental peace.

This color represents peace

• satisfaction /ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/ /sætɪsˈfækʃən/

The mission objective always takes priority over personal satisfaction.

• compassion /kəmˈpæʃən/

Your compassion is admirable

• love /ləv/ /lʌv/

We have to see love, feel love, touch love, heal love.

Real love... true love, cannot be destroyed.

Through love, love and protection.

Putting it all together

Emotions can be complicated. You might feel conflicting emotions at any given time.

But emotions can serve a purpose, even when they’re negative. Instead of trying to change the emotions you experience, consider how you react to them. It’s usually the reactions that create challenges, not the emotions themselves.

Talking to others can help you cope with your emotions.

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