UNPLEASANT FEELINGS
(31 WORD TO PRACTICE)
About the Topic: Unpleasant Feelings
Unpleasant feelings are emotions that make us feel uncomfortable, sad, or upset. They are a natural and important part of human life. Everyone experiences negative emotions from time to time — such as anger, sadness, fear, disappointment, loneliness, or anxiety. Understanding these feelings helps us manage them in healthy ways.
Unpleasant feelings are not always bad. They often teach us something valuable about ourselves or our situations. For example, anger can show that something is unfair, while sadness might mean that we care deeply about something or someone. Fear helps us stay safe and careful. By learning the words that describe these emotions, students can express themselves more clearly, both in speaking and writing.
This topic helps learners improve emotional vocabulary, empathy, and communication skills. Being able to name and discuss feelings in English (and other languages) allows people to share experiences honestly, understand others better, and develop emotional intelligence — an essential skill in education and daily life.
Sample Vocabulary
Angry
Sad
Afraid
Worried
Tired
Bored
Disappointed
Lonely
Nervous
Frustrated
Learning Outcomes
After completing this topic, students will be able to:
Identify and describe various unpleasant feelings using advanced vocabulary.
Express emotions appropriately in different social and cultural contexts.
Recognize the role of emotions in communication and self-awareness.
Understand emotional idioms and figurative expressions in English.
Compare emotional expressions across supported languages.
Benefits of the BoomWords Game
The BoomWords Game transforms emotional vocabulary practice into an engaging learning experience. The teacher says, “Unpleasant Feelings,” and students take turns naming one emotion: “sad,” “angry,” “lonely,” “nervous,” etc. If a student repeats a word or hesitates too long, they must say “Boom!” and sit down.
This activity:
Reinforces vocabulary recall and pronunciation.
Encourages quick thinking and speaking fluency.
Builds confidence in discussing emotional topics.
Promotes empathy and cultural understanding.
Teachers can extend the activity by asking students to describe situations or experiences that cause those emotions, or to translate the feelings into one of the supported languages.
Teacher’s Comment
“Students showed a deep understanding of emotional vocabulary today. They shared meaningful examples and compared how unpleasant feelings are expressed in different languages. The BoomWords game created a safe and fun environment for open emotional discussion.”
Student’s Comment
“I liked learning about unpleasant feelings because it helped me understand how to express emotions in English. I realized that sadness or anger can be described in many ways. It was also interesting to learn how other languages express the same feelings.”
Example Sentences
I felt disappointed when my plans were canceled.
She was angry because her friend didn’t tell the truth.
He felt lonely after moving to a new city.
Many people feel nervous before an important test.
I was afraid during the thunderstorm.
They became frustrated with the slow internet connection.
She looked worried about the exam results.
I felt bored during the long meeting.
He was tired after working all day.
Even unpleasant feelings can teach us something important.
