(  ̄ ̄ ̄ー ̄ ̄ ̄) Big Serious Flat All examples Click to copy Excitement & Playfulness: "I just won the game! (  ̄ ̄ ̄ー ̄ ̄ ̄)""I can't wait to go on vacation and relax for a few days! (  ̄ ̄ ̄ー ̄ ̄ ̄)"Sarcasm & Disbelief: "Oh sure, because that's a totally reasonable request. (  ̄ ̄ ̄ー ̄ ̄ ̄)""Wow, I'm so impressed with your amazing skills... (  ̄ ̄ ̄ー ̄ ̄ ̄)"Disappointment & Frustration: "I studied so hard for this test and still failed... (  ̄ ̄ ̄ー ̄ ̄ ̄)""I've been waiting in line for hours and the store just sold out of the item I wanted... (  ̄ ̄ ̄ー ̄ ̄ ̄)"Annoyance & Irritation: "Can you please stop talking for just one minute? (  ̄ ̄ ̄ー ̄ ̄ ̄)""I can't believe I have to do this tedious task again... (  ̄ ̄ ̄ー ̄ ̄ ̄)"Confusion & Bewilderment: "I don't understand what you're trying to say... (  ̄ ̄ ̄ー ̄ ̄ ̄)""Why did you make that decision? It doesn't make any sense... (  ̄ ̄ ̄ー ̄ ̄ ̄)"Amusement & Entertainment: "That joke was hilarious! (  ̄ ̄ ̄ー ̄ ̄ ̄)""I can't stop watching these funny cat videos! (  ̄ ̄ ̄ー ̄ ̄ ̄)"Sadness & Despair: "I just found out my pet passed away... (  ̄ ̄ ̄ー ̄ ̄ ̄)""I'm so heartbroken that I didn't get the job... (  ̄ ̄ ̄ー ̄ ̄ ̄)"Anger & Rage: "How could you do something so thoughtless and careless?! (  ̄ ̄ ̄ー ̄ ̄ ̄)""I am so sick of dealing with this same problem over and over again... (  ̄ ̄ ̄ー ̄ ̄ ̄)"Enthusiasm & Motivation: "I can't wait to start my new project! (  ̄ ̄ ̄ー ̄ ̄ ̄)""I feel so energized and ready to tackle anything today! (  ̄ ̄ ̄ー ̄ ̄ ̄)"Hopefulness & Optimism: "Things may be tough right now, but I believe they will get better soon. (  ̄ ̄ ̄ー ̄ ̄ ̄)""I have faith that we can find a solution to this problem. (  ̄ ̄ ̄ー ̄ ̄ ̄)"Indifference & Apathy: "Whatever, I don't really care either way. (  ̄ ̄ ̄ー ̄ ̄ ̄)""I guess it doesn't matter to me what we do for dinner tonight. (  ̄ ̄ ̄ー ̄ ̄ ̄)"Surprise & Shock: "I can't believe you actually did that! (  ̄ ̄ ̄ー ̄ ̄ ̄)""I never would have guessed that was going to happen! (  ̄ ̄ ̄ー ̄ ̄ ̄)"Pride & Accomplishment: "I'm so proud of myself for finishing that difficult task! (  ̄ ̄ ̄ー ̄ ̄ ̄)""I feel really accomplished and successful after completing that project. (  ̄ ̄ ̄ー ̄ ̄ ̄)"Guilt & Regret: "I wish I hadn't said that hurtful thing to my friend... (  ̄ ̄ ̄ー ̄ ̄ ̄)""I feel so guilty about not keeping my promise to my family. (  ̄ ̄ ̄ー ̄ ̄ ̄)"Relief & Gratitude: "I'm so relieved that everything turned out okay in the end. (  ̄ ̄ ̄ー ̄ ̄ ̄)""I am so grateful for all the help and support I received during this difficult time. (  ̄ ̄ ̄ー ̄ ̄ ̄)" More examples →