( ▼-▼ * ) Trying To Be Calm All examples Click to copy 1. Anger & Frustration: "I can't believe you did that again! ( ▼-▼ * )"2. Disappointment & Sadness: "I thought we were going to spend the day together, but you cancelled on me. ( ▼-▼ * )"3. Nervousness & Anxiety: "I have a big presentation tomorrow and I'm not sure if I'm ready for it. ( ▼-▼ * )"4. Embarrassment & Shame: "I accidentally spilled coffee all over my shirt in front of everyone. ( ▼-▼ * )"5. Confusion & Uncertainty: "I don't understand what you're trying to say. ( ▼-▼ * )"6. Exhaustion & Weariness: "I've been working non-stop for days and I just need a break. ( ▼-▼ * )"7. Irritation & Impatience: "Can you please hurry up? We're going to be late. ( ▼-▼ * )"8. Indifference & Apathy: "I don't really care what we do tonight. ( ▼-▼ * )"9. Envy & Jealousy: "Why does she always get everything she wants? ( ▼-▼ * )"10. Anticipation & Excitement: "I can't wait to see my favorite band in concert tonight! ( ▼-▼ * )"11. Love & Affection: "I miss you so much. ( ▼-▼ * )"12. Happiness & Joy: "I got the job I've been dreaming about! ( ▼-▼ * )"13. Gratitude & Thankfulness: "Thank you so much for helping me out. ( ▼-▼ * )"14. Pride & Confidence: "I aced my final exam! ( ▼-▼ * )"15. Disgust & Revulsion: "That food looks absolutely disgusting. ( ▼-▼ * )"16. Surprise & Shock: "I can't believe you got me tickets to see my favorite play! ( ▼-▼ * )"17. Guilt & Remorse: "I'm sorry for what I did. ( ▼-▼ * )"18. Loneliness & Isolation: "I feel so alone right now. ( ▼-▼ * )"19. Despair & Hopelessness: "I don't know how much longer I can keep going like this. ( ▼-▼ * )"20. Excitement & Eagerness: "I can't wait to start my new job next week! ( ▼-▼ * )"21. Boredom & Apathy: "I have nothing to do today. ( ▼-▼ * )"22. Curiosity & Inquisitiveness: "I wonder what's inside that mysterious package. ( ▼-▼ * )"23. Optimism & Hope: "I know things will get better soon. ( ▼-▼ * )"24. Pity & Sympathy: "I feel sorry for what you're going through. ( ▼-▼ * )"25. Skepticism & Doubt: "I'm not sure if I believe what you're saying. ( ▼-▼ * )"26. Trust & Faith: "I trust that everything will work out in the end. ( ▼-▼ * )"27. Vulnerability & Openness: "I feel like I can be myself around you. ( ▼-▼ * )"28. Disbelief & Incredulity: "I can't believe what I'm hearing right now. ( ▼-▼ * )"29. Empathy & Compassion: "I understand how you feel. ( ▼-▼ * )"30. Fear & Terror: "I'm scared of what might happen. ( ▼-▼ * )"31. Resentment & Bitterness: "I can't believe they treated me like that. ( ▼-▼ * )"32. Satisfaction & Contentment: "I'm happy with the way things turned out. ( ▼-▼ * )"33. Surprise & Amazement: "I never would have guessed that you could do that! ( ▼-▼ * )"34. Tension & Unease: "I feel like something bad is going to happen. ( ▼-▼ * )"35. Disapproval & Criticism: "I don't think what you did was right. ( ▼-▼ * )" More examples →