--- title: "Feelings Wheel" description: "Explore feelings and find words to describe your emotions using YMHC's interactive feelings wheel." url: https://ymhc.ngo/es/resources/students/feelings-wheel/ --- # Feelings Wheel Esta página aún no está disponible en su idioma. Se muestra en inglés. Start broad, then drill down. Select a core feeling, then narrow to specific words that describe your emotional experience. Choose a segment or use the feeling lists below. Your selection stays on this page only and is not saved or sent anywhere. ## Explore the wheel Click inner core feelings to reveal the next ring. Click a middle feeling to reveal the most specific words. Wheel zoomFit to screen150%200%300% At larger zoom levels, scroll or swipe within the wheel. Every feeling is also available in the lists. ## Choose a feeling to begin Core → Secondary → Specific ### Context Select any segment or feeling button to see a quick description and a “this feels like...” cue. Open a core feeling, then a secondary feeling to explore specific words. Select any feeling to show its context above. ## Choose from the lists Search feelings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fear Fear often shows up when something feels uncertain, unsafe, or out of control. Scared This can feel like wanting distance, caution, or protection. ### Specific words - This feels like a strong jolt of fear and a need to protect yourself. - This feels like uneasy anticipation about what might happen next. Concerned This can feel like worry that something important may not go well. ### Specific words - This feels like your mind looping on possible problems. - This feels like tension in your body and thoughts racing ahead. Dismay This can feel like fear mixed with shock and loss of confidence. ### Specific words - This feels like urgent fear and difficulty slowing down. - This feels like strong concern about harm or danger. Alarmed This can feel like immediate distress and threat awareness. ### Specific words - This feels like extreme fear that overwhelms your sense of safety. - This feels like lacking control and not knowing what to do next. Angry Anger often appears when boundaries are crossed or needs are blocked. Enraged This can feel like intense heat, pressure, and urgency. ### Specific words - This feels like explosive anger and very little patience. - This feels like sharp anger directed at a specific cause. Outraged This can feel like anger tied to unfairness or disrespect. ### Specific words - This feels like low-to-moderate irritation at something disruptive. - This feels like being easily bothered and quick to react. Infuriated This can feel like sustained anger that is hard to settle. ### Specific words - This feels like short-tempered, low-energy irritation. - This feels like persistent irritability and low patience. Mad This can feel like active frustration and conflict energy. ### Specific words - This feels like being ready to argue or challenge others. - This feels like pushing back and debating with heightened tension. Surprised Surprise can be pleasant or unsettling when something is unexpected. Startled This can feel like a sudden jump in attention and alertness. ### Specific words - This feels like powerful surprise at something remarkable. - This feels like surprise so strong you momentarily lose words. Bewildered This can feel like confusion mixed with disbelief. ### Specific words - This feels like extreme surprise that is hard to process. - This feels like trying to make sense of conflicting information. Astounded This can feel intense and mentally absorbing. ### Specific words - This feels like too much input or emotion all at once. - This feels like a brief emotional freeze from sudden impact. Amazed This can feel like wonder mixed with uncertainty. ### Specific words - This feels like being unsure how pieces fit together. - This feels like a foggy, slowed response after surprise. Happy Happiness often appears with safety, meaning, progress, or connection. Delighted This can feel bright, lively, and emotionally uplifting. ### Specific words - This feels like warm, energizing happiness. - This feels like light, positive mood and friendly energy. Pleased This can feel like satisfaction with how things are unfolding. ### Specific words - This feels like high excitement and strong positive emotion. - This feels like positive expectation for what comes next. Glad This can feel like gratitude and appreciation in the moment. ### Specific words - This feels like intense joy and emotional elevation. - This feels like confidence that outcomes can improve. Satisfied This can feel stable, settled, and content. ### Specific words - This feels like steady positivity and forward momentum. - This feels like naturally bright and positive emotional tone. Disgusted Disgust can show up as rejection, aversion, or moral discomfort. Shocked This can feel like immediate emotional recoil. ### Specific words - This feels like disgust that quickly turns into anger. - This feels like a strong urge to pull away. Revolted This can feel like deep dislike and rejection. ### Specific words - This feels like wanting distance from something unpleasant. - This feels like emotional disturbance with discomfort. Sickened This can feel like moral or physical discomfort. ### Specific words - This feels like clear dissatisfaction and disapproval. - This feels like disgust escalating into heated anger. Nauseated This can feel like emotional and physical aversion. ### Specific words - This feels like offended by unfairness or disrespect. - This feels like strong moral anger and protest. Sad Sadness often appears with loss, disappointment, or emotional depletion. Unhappy This can feel like emotional heaviness and reduced joy. ### Specific words - This feels like expectations were not met. - This feels like low mood and diminished enthusiasm. Depressed This can feel like low energy and reduced motivation. ### Specific words - This feels like emotional heaviness and low momentum. - This feels like lacking influence over what is happening. Miserable This can feel intense, lasting, and hard to shake. ### Specific words - This feels like persistent darkness in mood. - This feels emotionally exposed and less protected. Worried This can feel like sadness mixed with fear of what is ahead. ### Specific words - This feels like deep hopelessness and emotional exhaustion. - This feels like acute emotional pain and strain.