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| abhorrence |
a feeling of complete loathing, repulsion, or horror. |
| abhorrent |
feeling extreme loathing or horror (usu. fol. by "of"). [1/3 definitions] |
| abnormal psychology |
the branch of psychology that is concerned with patterns of behavior, thought, and feeling that deviate greatly from average patterns. |
| achy |
feeling an ache or aches. |
| admiration |
a feeling of wonder, awe, or deep respect. [1/2 definitions] |
| adventure |
participation in exciting or dangerous things, or the feeling that one gets from these experiences. [1/5 definitions] |
| affect1 |
in psychology, emotion, feeling, or response. [1/4 definitions] |
| affection |
a feeling of warmth and fondness for someone or something. [1/2 definitions] |
| affectionate |
feeling or showing affection. |
| afraid |
feeling fear or apprehension. [3 definitions] |
| aftertaste |
the feeling that lingers after an experience, esp. an unpleasant one, is over. [1/2 definitions] |
| amorous |
generally inclined to feeling romantic love, or inclined at a particular time to engage in romantic or sexual activity. [1/2 definitions] |
| angry |
feeling or showing anger (often fol. by "at," "with," or "about"). [1/3 definitions] |
| angst |
a feeling of dread, anxiety, or anguish. |
| anguished |
feeling or showing great suffering or pain. |
| animus |
a feeling or attitude of enmity. [1/3 definitions] |
| annoyance |
the feeling of being disturbed or irritated. [1/3 definitions] |
| annoyed |
feeling somewhat angry or irritated. |
| anomie |
the alienated feeling of an individual or class resulting from such a breakdown. [2/3 definitions] |
| anticipatory |
of, feeling, or expressing anticipation. |
| antipathetic |
arousing a feeling of antipathy. [1/2 definitions] |
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