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Emotion prompts
Show, don't tell readers what your characters feel

    Admiration

    Respect, Esteem, Reverence, Awe

    Adoration

    Love, Worship, Devotion, Reverence

    Ambivalence

    Uncertainty, Conflict, Mixed Feelings

    Anger

    Rage, Fury, Ire, Annoyance

    Anticipation

    Expectation, Excitement, Forethought

    Apprehension

    Fear, Anxiety, Misgiving, Worry

    Awe

    Wonder, Amazement, Reverence, Astonishment

    Calmness

    Serenity, Tranquility, Peacefulness

    Curiosity

    Interest, Inquisitiveness, Wonder

    Cynicism

    Skepticism, Disbelief, Distrust

    Defensiveness

    Guardedness, Resistance, Sensitivity

    Desire

    Want, Longing, Craving, Lust

    Discontent

    Unhappiness, Dissatisfaction, Restlessness

    Disdain

    Contempt, Scorn, Derision

    Disgust

    Revulsion, Repugnance, Aversion

    Elation

    Joy, Ecstasy, Exhilaration

    Embarrassment

    Shame, Discomfiture, Abashment

    Empathy

    Compassion, Understanding, Sympathy

    Enthusiasm

    Eagerness, Zeal, Excitement

    Exuberance

    Vivacity, Cheerfulness, Liveliness

    Fatigue

    Tiredness, Exhaustion, Weariness

    Fear

    Terror, Dread, Anxiety

    Frustration

    Irritation, Agitation, Discontentment

    Gratitude

    Thankfulness, Appreciation, Gratefulness

    Indifference

    Apathy, Disinterest, Unconcern

    Indignation

    Outrage, Anger, Annoyance

    Inferiority

    Subordination, Lower Status, Subjugation

    Jealousy

    Envy, Covetousness

    Joy

    Happiness, Pleasure, Delight

    Loneliness

    Isolation, Solitude, Alienation

    Love

    Affection, Devotion, Adoration

    Melancholy

    Sadness, Sorrow, Wistfulness

    Mischievousness

    Naughtiness, Playfulness, Mischief

    Mistrust

    Distrust, Doubt, Suspicion

    Optimism

    Hopefulness, Positivity, Confidence

    Overwhelm

    Engulf, Bury, Deluge, Flood

    Pain

    Suffering, Agony, Distress, Hurt

    Power

    Dominance, Control, Influence

    Pride

    Self-respect, Dignity, Honor

    Regret

    Remorse, Sorrow, Contrition

    Rejection

    Refusal, Dismissal, Spurning

    Relief

    Comfort, Reprieve, Alleviation

    Remorse

    Regret, Guilt, Contrition

    Resentment

    Bitterness, Spite, Grudge

    Sadness

    Sorrow, Grief, Unhappiness

    Satisfaction

    Contentment, Gratification, Pleasure

    Serenity

    Calm, Peace, Tranquility

    Shock

    Astonishment, Amazement, Surprise

    Stubbornness

    Obstinacy, Inflexibility, Rigidity

    Surprise

    Astonishment, Amazement, Shock

    Trust

    Confidence, Belief, Faith

    Vulnerability

    Weakness, Susceptibility, Frailty

Loneliness

A feeling of sadness because one has no friends or company.
Related synonyms
Isolation
Solitude
Alienation
External/Physical
Drooping shoulders
Distant gaze
Sighing deeply
Slow movements
Faded smile
Sitting or standing alone
Wrapped in one’s own arms
Quiet voice
Hunched posture
Absence of energy
Forlorn look
Dull eyes
Avoiding crowds
"Soft, melancholic hum"
Tearful moments
Distracted demeanor
Solitary activities
Subdued reactions
Sparse laughter
Listless posture
Internal/Physical
Hollowness inside
Yearning for connection
Heavy heart
Feeling isolated
Deep sadness
Craving touch or talk
Sensing an inner void
Feeling out of sync
Detached from surroundings
Mental activity
Replaying past connections
Missing shared moments
Longing for companionship
Fantasizing reunions
Doubting self-worth
Questioning one’s place
Envying others’ bonds
Dwelling on past mistakes
Desiring closeness
Hopeful for reconnections