감정을 나타내는 영어 표현들

어느 말이나 감정을 표현하는 단어들은 미묘할 수밖에 없다. 그러다 보니 책을 읽을 때도 비슷비슷한 말이 계속 나타나고, 나의 기분을 나타낼 때도 마땅한 말을 모르거나 맞는 말을 사용하고 있는지 헷갈리는 경우가 있다. 

<이 그림은 Pixabay에서 가져왔다.>

이럴 때 참고할 수 있는 자료들을 모아둔다. 시간날 때 한번씩 읽어볼 수 있도록 원자료들을 정리해 두었다. 시간날 때 찬찬히 읽어보면 꽤 도움이 될 것 같다.

먼저 Tom Drummond의 『Emotion Vocabulary』가 좋다. 링크를 클릭하면 PDF 화일을 구할 수 있는데 여기에도 단어 목록을 써 둔다.  

Happiness

LIGHT; Contented, Cool, Fine, Genial, Glad, Gratified, Keen, Pleasant, Pleased, Satisfied, Serene, Sunny 

MEDIUM; Aglow, Buoyant, Cheerful, Elevated, Gleeful, Happy, In high spirits, Jovial, Light-hearted, Lively, Merry, Riding high, Sparkling, Up 

STRONG; Delighted, Ebullient, Ecstatic, Elated, Energetic, Enthusiastic, Euphoric, Excited, Exhilarated, Overjoyed, Thrilled, Tickled pink, Turned on, Vibrant, Zippy

Caring

LIGHT; Appreciative, Attentive, Considerate, Friendly, Interested in, Kind, Like, Respecting, Thoughtful, Tolerant, Warm toward, Yielding

MEDIUM; Admiring, Affectionate, Attached, Fond, Fond of, Huggy, Kind, Kind-hearted, Loving, Partial, Soft on, Sympathetic, Tender, Trusting, Warm-hearted

STRONG; Adoring, Ardent, Cherishing, Compassionate, Crazy about, Devoted, Doting, Fervent, Idolizing, Infatuated, Passionate, Wild about, Worshipful, Zealous

Depression

LIGHT; Blah, Disappointed, Down, Funk, Glum, Low, Moody, Morose, Somber, Subdued, Uncomfortable, Unhappy

MEDIUM; Awful, Blue, Crestfallen, Demoralized, Devalued, Discouraged, Dispirited, Distressed, Downcast, Downhearted, Fed up, Lost, Melancholy, Miserable, Regretful, Rotten, Sorrowful, Tearful, Upset, Weepy

STRONG; Alienated, Barren, Beaten, Bleak, Bleeding, Dejected, Depressed, Desolate, Despondent, Dismal, Empty, Gloomy, Grieved, Grim, Hopeless, In despair, Woeful, Worried

Inadequateness

LIGHT; Dry, Incomplete, Meager, Puny, Tenuous, Tiny, Uncertain, Unconvincing, Unsure, Weak, Wishful

MEDIUM; Ailing, Defeated, Deficient, Dopey, Feeble, Helpless, Impaired, Imperfect, Incapable, Incompetent, Incomplete, Ineffective, Inept, Insignificant, Lacking, Lame, Overwhelmed, Small, Substandard, Unimportant

STRONG; Blemished, Blotched, Broken, Crippled, Damaged, False, Feeble, Finished, Flawed, Helpless, Impotent, Inferior, Invalid, Powerless, Useless, Washed up, Whipped, Worthless, Zero

Fear

LIGHT; Anxious, Careful, Cautious, Disquieted, Goose-bumpy, Shy, Tense, Timid, Uneasy, Unsure, Watchful, Worried

MEDIUM; Afraid, Apprehensive, Awkward, Defensive, Fearful, Fidgety, Fretful, Jumpy, Nervous, Scared, Shaky, Skittish, Spineless, Taut, Threatened, Troubled, Wired

STRONG; Alarmed, Appalled, Desperate, Distressed, Frightened, Horrified, Intimidated, Panicky, Paralyzed, Petrified, Shocked, Terrified, Terror-stricken, Wrecked

Confusion

LIGHT; Distracted, Uncertain, Uncomfortable, Undecided, Unsettled, Unsure

MEDIUM; Adrift, Ambivalent, Bewildered , Puzzled, Blurred, Disconcerted, Disordered, Disorganized, Disquieted, Disturbed, Foggy, Frustrated, Misled, Mistaken, Misunderstood, Mixed up, Perplexed, Troubled

STRONG; Baffled, Befuddled, Chaotic, Confounded, Confused, Dizzy, Flustered, Rattled, Reeling, Shocked, Shook up, Speechless, Startled, Stumped, Stunned, Taken-aback, Thrown, Thunderstruck, Trapped

Hurt

LIGHT; Let down, Minimized, Neglected, Put away, Put down, Rueful, Tender, Touched, Unhappy

MEDIUM; Annoyed, Belittled, Cheapened, Criticized, Damaged, Depreciated, Devalued, Discredited, Distressed, Impaired, Injured, Maligned, Marred, Miffed, Mistreated, Resentful, Troubled, Used, Wounded

STRONG; Abused, Aching, Anguished, Crushed, Degraded, Destroyed, Devastated, Discarded, Disgraced, Forsaken, Humiliated, Mocked, Punished, Rejected, Ridiculed, Ruined, Scorned, Stabbed, Tortured

Anger

LIGHT; Bugged, Chagrined, Dismayed, Galled, Grim, Impatient, Irked, Petulant, Resentful, Sullen, Uptight

MEDIUM; Aggravated, Annoyed, Antagonistic, Crabby, Cranky, Exasperated, Fuming, Grouchy, Hostile, Ill-tempered, Indignant, Irate, Irritated, Offended, Ratty, Resentful, Sore, Spiteful, Testy, Ticked off

STRONG; Affronted, Belligerent, Bitter, Burned up, Enraged, Fuming, Furious, Heated, Incensed, Infuriated, Intense, Outraged, Provoked, Seething, Storming, Truculent, Vengeful, Vindictive, Wild

Loneliness

LIGHT; Blue, Detached, Discouraged, Distant, Insulated, Melancholy, Remote, Separate, Withdrawn

MEDIUM; Alienated, Alone, Apart, Cheerless, Companionless, Dejected, Despondent, Estranged, Excluded, Left out, Leftover, Lonely, Oppressed, Uncherished

STRONG; Abandoned, Black, Cut off, Deserted, Destroyed, Empty, Forsaken, Isolated, Marooned, Neglected, Ostracized, Outcast, Rejected, Shunned

Remorse

LIGHT; Bashful, Blushing, Chagrined, Chastened, Crestfallen, Embarrassed, Hesitant, Humble, Meek, Regretful, Reluctant, Sheepish

MEDIUM;  Apologetic, Ashamed, Contrite, Culpable, Demeaned, Downhearted, Flustered, Guilty, Penitent, Regretful, Remorseful, Repentant, Shamefaced, Sorrowful, Sorry

STRONG; Abashed, Debased, Degraded, Delinquent, Depraved, Disgraced, Evil, Exposed, Humiliated, Judged, Mortified, Shamed, Sinful, Wicked, Wrong

 

다음은 『List of Feeling Words - PsychPage』라는 심리 상당하는 싸이트의 자료인데, 감정 표현 단어들이 무척 잘 정리되어 있다^[각주:1]. 

Pleasant Feelings

OPEN; understanding, confident, reliable, easy, amazed, free, sympathetic, interested, satisfied, receptive, accepting, kind

HAPPY; great, gay, joyous, lucky, fortunate, delighted, overjoyed, gleeful, thankful, important, festive, ecstatic, satisfied, glad, cheerful, sunny, merry, elated, jubilant

ALIVE; playful, courageous, energetic, liberated, optimistic, provocative, impulsive, free, frisky, animated, spirited, thrilled, wonderful

GOOD; calm, peaceful, at ease, comfortable, pleased, encouraged, clever, surprised, content, quiet, certain, relaxed, serene, free and easy, bright, blessed, reassured

LOVE; loving, considerate, affectionate, sensitive, tender, devoted, attracted, passionate, admiration, warm, touched, sympathy, close, loved, comforted, drawn toward

INTERESTED; concerned, affected, fascinated, intrigued, absorbed, inquisitive, nosy, snoopy, engrossed, curious

POSITIVE; eager, keen, earnest, intent, anxious, inspired, determined, excited, enthusiastic, bold, brave, daring, challenged, optimistic, re-enforced, confident, hopeful

STRONG; impulsive, free, sure, certain, rebellious, unique, dynamic, tenacious, hardy, secure

Difficult/Unpleasant Feelings

ANGRY; irritated, enraged, hostile, insulting, sore, annoyed, upset, hateful, unpleasant, offensive, bitter, aggressive, resentful, inflamed, provoked, incensed, infuriated, cross, worked up, boiling, fuming, indignant

DEPRESSED; lousy, disappointed, discouraged, ashamed, powerless, diminished, guilty, dissatisfied, miserable, detestable, repugnant, despicable, disgusting, abominable, terrible, in despair, sulky, bad, a sense of loss

CONFUSED; upset, doubtful, uncertain, indecisive, perplexed, embarrassed, hesitant, shy, stupefied, disillusioned, unbelieving, skeptical, distrustful, misgiving, lost, unsure, uneasy, pessimistic, tense

HELPLESS; incapable, alone, paralyzed, fatigued, useless, inferior, vulnerable, empty, forced, hesitant, despair, frustrated, distressed, woeful, pathetic, tragic, in a stew, dominated 

INDIFFERENT; insensitive, dull, nonchalant, neutral, reserved, weary, bored, preoccupied, cold, disinterested, lifeless

AFRAID; fearful, terrified, suspicious, anxious, alarmed, panic, nervous, scared, worried, frightened, timid, shaky, restless, doubtful, threatened, cowardly, quaking, menaced, wary 

HURT; crushed, tormented, deprived, pained, tortured, dejected, rejected, injured, offended, afflicted, aching, victimized, heartbroken, agonized, appalled, humiliated, wronged, alienated 

SAD; tearful, sorrowful, pained, grief, anguish, desolate, desperate, pessimistic, unhappy, lonely, grieved, mournful, dismayed

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1. 저작권 문제 때문에 약간 찜찜하긴 하지만, 현재 관리가 안되고 있는 싸이트 같아서 자료가 사라질까봐 단어만 복사해서 나열해 둔다. [본문으로]