All 295+ Emotions! [Giant list] Basic & secondary emotions

What are the basic emotion ? What are examples of other emotions? We start this article with the 6 basic emotions. Then you will find a big list with all the other emotions. Examples of all other types of emotions are also included in a list. No PDF, but you can view the different emotions directly in this page. Read more…

There are 6 basic emotions (these are innate, so universal emotions)

The following six emotions are called the universal basic emotions. They were conceived not only so that they can serve as main categories to divide other emotions under, but mainly because the facial expressions are the same worldwide in the people who display these emotions.

The assumption is therefore that the form of expression, the facial expression that indicates a basic emotion, is innate .

The 6 basic emotions have been determined by Professor of Psychology Paul Ekman as follows:

• Joy
  Related: happy, relieved, fun, contented, transported, delighted, proud, ecstasy, euphoric, delight, enthusiastic.
• Grief
  Related: gloomy, self-pity, sad, desperate, lonely, depressed, grieving, sorrow, gloom, melancholy, unhappy, miserable, melancholy, humiliated.
• Anxiety
  Related: restless, phobic, panicky, frightened, nervous, worried, worried, nervous, worried, suspicious, hysterical.
• Anger
  Related: angry, annoyed, exasperated, resentment, irritated, hostile, furious, indignant, bitterness, agitation, anger.
• Astonishment / surprise
  Related: shocked, bewildered, astonished, taken by surprise, startled.
• Disgust / Disgust
  Related: Disdainful, Aversion, Disgust , Horrified.

Why are these called universal basic emotions?

Babies and children worldwide show the same facial expressions for joy or fear, for example, without anyone having first taught them. This is used as scientific evidence to label these 6 emotions as basic emotions. The statement that this is the same worldwide is sometimes contradicted by other research or by criticism of the scientific research method.

Darwin already underlined the concept of basic emotions in the 19th century. Professor of Psychology Paul Ekman made the above-mentioned 6 emotions concrete. His life’s work revolves around, among other things, recognizing (basic) emotions through (micro-expressions in the) facial expressions.

Some do not speak of 6, but of 8 basic emotions. In that case, the above list is supplemented with shame and love.

An alternative way to label the basic emotions

In other cases, people use a different classification for the basic emotions, involving only four emotions. They just say it’s just these 4 basic emotions:

• Happy
• Sad
• Scared
• Angry

What are emotions and feelings really?

Let’s consider the difference between emotions and feelings in two sentences:

• An emotion is energy in motion. An emotion therefore prompts you to take action. If you don’t do anything with it, it will get trapped under the surface of your skin. So process them!
• A feeling is also a message to do something, but from a ‘knowing’. For example, you can get a feeling from your intuition.

Those were the 6 primary emotions … Are there any secondary emotions? A list…

Besides the six basic emotions, which are the emotions that are innate in the way of expression, there are other emotions. These other emotions are sometimes said to be concepts. You will find both positive and negative emotions in this extra list, but emotions are not actually positive or negative. They are just energy. It makes no sense to judge them that way .

The list below contains many of these secondary emotions …

1. upset
2. exasperated
3. suspicious
4. shame
5. powerless
6. nervousness
7. jealousy
8. envy
9. hope
10. surprise
11. confusion
12. irritation
13. guilt
14. contempt
15. confused
16. reports
17. jealous
18. condescendingly
19. frustration
20. disappointment
21. moved
22. competitive
23. giggly
24. in love
25. admiration
26. pride
27. regret
28. repentance
29. hate
30. despair
31. distraught
32. reproach
33. love
34. determined
35. breathless
36. anxious
37. scared
38. sad
39. comfortable
40. beverig
41. fearful
42. satisfied
43. inspired
44. cheerful
45. enthusiastic
46. diligent
47. dismayed
48. irritated
49. self-righteous
50. suspicious
51. offended
52. Worried
53. disappointed
54. agitated
55. tired
56. relieved
57. pissed off
58. taken by surprise
59. confused
60. exhausted
61. happy
62. frustrated
63. sad
64. reassured
65. nervous
66. happy
67. angry
68. effervescent
69. grumpy
70. radiant
71. Worried
72. tense
73. ashamed
74. conceited
75. autonomy
76. creativity
77. integrity
78. emotional
79. acceptance
80. contribute
81. share
82. recognition
83. reassurance
84. compassion
85. close proximity
86. support
87. respect
88. tenderness
89. safety
90. lonely
91. energetic
92. used
93. trust
94. Warmth
95. certainty
96. grateful
97. overjoyed
98. terrified
99. mindfulness
100. attentive
101. individuality
102. authenticity
103. care
104. physical
105. touch
106. happy
107. blissful
108. irritated
109. be honest
110. protection
111. shelter
112. hurt
113. grateful
114. lifeless
115. agitated
116. frustrated
117. shocked
118. in shock
119. tense
120. sensitive
121. jolly
122. calm
123. lively
124. cool
125. irritated
126. cold
127. pissed off
128. powerless
129. nervous
130. unhappy
131. uncomfortable
132. restless
133. miserable
134. tired
135. melancholiek
136. uncomfortable
137. impatient
138. relax
139. sad
140. sparkling
141. quiet
142. tenderly
143. despondent
144. curious
145. nervous
146. boisterous
147. disconcerted
148. moved
149. horrified
150. uncertain
151. upset
152. perplexed
153. panicky
154. drowsy
155. painful
156. delighted
157. cheerful
158. freedom
159. jealousy
160. self confidence
161. uncertainty
162. upset
163. overwhelmed
164. satisfied
165. have a short fuse
166. respect
167. fight
168. pride
169. elated
170. exhausted
171. surprised
172. meek
173. be optimistic
174. patient
175. pathetic
176. sad
177. blissful
178. sad
179. pessimistic
180. cheerful
181. in despair
182. peaceful
183. joyful
184. warm
185. in despair
186. trusting
187. nervous
188. delighted
189. fiery
190. fulfilled
191. confused
192. amazed
193. satisfied
194. false feelings
195. I feel like you are doing this to me
196. affected
197. helpless
198. not desired
199. melancholy
200. bored
201. separated
202. deserted
203. not seen
204. turned down
205. enlisted
206. expectant
207. smug
208. soft
209. space
210. peace
211. attacked
212. cornered
213. movement
214. light
215. sky
216. play
217. spiritual connection
218. unit
219. harmony
220. meaning
221. learning / growing
222. arrangement
223. beauty
224. relaxation
225. stress
226. endangered
227. fun
228. jealous
229. put the spot
230. affectionate
231. wholeness
232. Brightness
233. inspiration
234. game
235. humor
236. unsafe
237. not taken seriously
238. indignant
239. disappointed
240. cheated
241. involved
242. humiliated
243. neglected
244. Worried
245. embarrassed
246. tormented
247. betray
248. suspicious
249. inspired
250. abused
251. alienated
252. ashamed
253. abused
254. downtrodden
255. depressed
256. intimidated
257. anger
258. not heard
259. interrupted
260. manipulated
261. not supported
262. condescendingly
263. hindered
264. numb
265. disappointed
266. hurt
267. overworked reports
268. suppressed
269. tricky
270. put under pressure
271. (inner peace
272. to celebrate
273. not appreciated
274. desirous
275. resentful
276. predominates
277. fulfillment
278. strengthens
279. celebrate life
280. mourn
281. love
282. fear
283. happiness
284. guilty trusted
285. worried
286. exasperated
287. skeptical
288. misunderstood
289. tyrannised
290. mistrusted

This was the list of all emotions!