We humans are emotional beings, driven by different emotions throughout the day depending on various situations. Sometimes we feel happy, sometimes sad, sometimes angry, sometimes excited, just to name a few as there are countless emotions we experience and express.
In this discussion, we’ll focus on the negative emotions, which we all express in one way or another. Here are some of the most common ones:
- Ego – Refers to an exaggerated sense of self-importance. You may have noticed that some people are very sensitive; they easily feel hurt or upset when something is said casually, when they receive feedback, or when they are criticized. They often refuse to accept their mistakes and instead blame others, even when they are at fault.
- Arrogance – Refers to excessive pride and self-importance based on something one possesses or achieves. Some people constantly brag about what they own or a quality they have. They tend to consider themselves superior and are often unwilling to accept others’ ideas.
- Jealousy – A feeling of unhappiness or bitterness when something good happens to others.
- Revenge – The desire to hurt someone, either verbally or physically, in response to being wronged.
- Anger – An intense emotional state that arises when one feels hurt, upset, or provoked.
- Annoyance – A feeling of irritation or displeasure toward something or someone.
- Fear – The feeling that something bad or harmful might happen.
- Disgust – A strong feeling of dislike or aversion toward something unpleasant.
- Sadness – A feeling of unhappiness or low mood, usually due to a specific reason or loss.
- Loneliness – The feeling of being socially isolated or disconnected from others.
- Rejection – The emotional pain of not being accepted or valued by others.
- Contempt – The feeling that something or someone is worthless or beneath consideration.
- Shame – A feeling of embarrassment or guilt over one’s actions, thoughts, or circumstances.
- Guilt – The feeling of regret or remorse for something wrong that we have done.
- Self-Doubt – The feeling of uncertainty about one’s own abilities, often arising when expectations are not met.
- Terror – A feeling of extreme fear or dread that something terrible is about to happen.
- Grief – A deep feeling of sorrow or extreme sadness, usually due to loss.