This is one of those helpful blog posts. Well, that's my intention. Don't worry! I won't ramble very long. I'll let you know what's coming, and then step aside. I hope it's a revelation. I hope you do that thing scientists do in movies when they discover the world will never be the same again: the oh-my-god-glasses-removal-dramatic-stare-into-distance. This thing:
Improv students, remember...there are hundreds of emotions you can portray. The four core emotions, happiness, sadness, anger and fear, can assembled in seemingly endless combinations and degrees. Emotions are like a cocktail. A quart of sadness, with a pinch of anger, dissolve in fear, and you have something. Try it.
Trying all the combos can be challenging, if you don't have a list of emotions in front of you.
What's this? Oh joy! Here you go! A list of emotions. This is pretty extensive, and worth your time. In fact, it's worth downloading and perusing offline too. Sign up for the newsletter and receive these lists in the mail.
If you have any emotions you'd like to add, please let me know. I'd love to make the list even more comprehensive.
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List of Emotions:
Able
Adequate
Adoration
Affection
Aggravation
Aggressiveness
agitation
Agonize
Agony
Alarm
Alienation
Amazement
Amusement
Anger
anguish
Annoyance
Annoyed
Anticipation
Anxiety
Anxious
Apathy
Apprehensive
Arousal
Assured
Astonishment
Attraction
Awe
Fascinated
Fear
Ferocity
Fondness
Friendliness
Fright
Frustrated
Frustration
Fury
Bitterness
Bliss
Bored
Boredom
Burdened
Gaiety
Glad
Gladness
Glamorous
Glee
Gloom
Glorious
Glumness
Good
Graceful
Great
Greed
Grief
Grouchiness
Grumpiness
Guilt
Guilty
Calm
Capable
Caring
Cautious
Certain
Charmed
Cheerful
Cheerfulness
Comfortable
Compassion
Competitive
Concerned
Confidence
Confused
Contempt
Content
Contentment
Courage
Courageous
Crosspatch
Happiness
Happy
Harassed
Hate
Helplessness
Hesitant
Homesickness
Hope
Hopeful
Hopelessness
Horror
Hostile
Hostility
Humiliation
Humorous
Hurt
Hysteria
Defeat
Dejection
Delight
Delighted
Depressed
Depression
Desire
Despair
Destructive
Determined
Disappointed
Disappointment
Disgust
Disgusted
Dislike
Dismay
Displeasure
Distracted
Doubt
Doubtful
Ignored
Impatient
Indifferent
Infatuation
Insecurity
Inspired
Insult
Interest
Interested
Intimidated
Irritated
Irritation
Isolated
Isolation
Eager
Eagerness
Ecstasy
Elation
Embarrassment
Empathy
Energetic
Enjoyment
Enthrallment
Enthusiasm
Enthusiastic
Envy
Euphoria
Exasperated
Exasperation
Excellent
Excited
Excitement
Exhausted
Exhilarated
Exhilaration
Expectant
Jealous
Jealousy
Jolliness
Joviality
Joy
Joyful
Jubilation
Jumpy
Liking
Loathing
Loneliness
Lonely
Longing
Love
Lust
Lust/Sexual Desire
Mad
Magnificent
Manipulated
Melancholy
Miserable
Misery
Mortification
Sad
Sadness
Satisfaction
Satisfied
Scared
Scorn
Sentimentality
Serene
Shame
Shock
Shocked
Sorrow
Spite
Stable
Stress
Sublime
Submission
Suffering
Superior
Surprise
Surprised
Suspicious
Sympathy
Neglect
Nervousness
Tenderness
Tension
Terror
Thrill
Thrilled
Tired
Torment
Triumph
Trust
Obnoxious
Optimism
Outrage
Overwhelmed
Uncomfortable
Uneasy
Unhappiness
Used
Panic
Passion
Peaceful
Pity
Playfulness
Pleasant
Pleasure
Politeness
Positive
Powerful
Powerlessness
Pressured
Pride
Vengefulness
Rage
Rapture
Regret
Rejection
Relaxed
Relief
Relieved
Remorse
Resentment
Revenge
Revulsion
Wary
Wasteful
Weary
Woe
Worry
Wrath
Zeal
Zest