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Here is a table of 100 commonly known human emotions, categorized broadly for easier understanding. These are especially useful for writers, psychologists, educators, and anyone seeking emotional awareness.

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🧠 100 Human Emotions — Tabulated

Positive Emotions	Negative Emotions	Neutral/Complex Emotions
Joy	Anger	Curiosity
Love	Fear	Surprise
Happiness	Sadness	Awe
Gratitude	Anxiety	Confusion
Hope	Jealousy	Shock
Peacefulness	Guilt	Embarrassment
Excitement	Shame	Ambivalence
Amusement	Frustration	Boredom
Pride	Envy	Nostalgia
Relief	Disgust	Indifference
Satisfaction	Resentment	Disbelief
Contentment	Bitterness	Skepticism
Inspiration	Hatred	Disappointment
Trust	Insecurity	Anticipation
Affection	Despair	Tension
Admiration	Regret	Vigilance
Pleasure	Loneliness	Surprise (neutral)
Serenity	Worry	Disorientation
Eagerness	Rejection	Restlessness
Empathy	Nervousness	Longing
Compassion	Hopelessness	Puzzlement
Enthusiasm	Anguish	Mixed feelings
Elation	Rage	Blankness
Fulfillment	Melancholy	Obsession
Confidence	Alienation	Internal conflict
Optimism	Remorse	Dissonance
Zest	Dread	Moodiness
Tranquility	Hurt	Uncertainty
Relief	Agitation	Withdrawal
Tenderness	Grief	Passive acceptance
Delight	Panic	Quiet resignation
Awe	Suffering	Inner turmoil
Interest	Irritation	Mental fatigue
Altruism	Contempt	Ambiguity
Zeal	Distrust	Surrealism (dreamlike state)

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✅ Tips for Using This Table

• Writers: Pick emotional states for characters to show growth or conflict.

• Educators & Therapists: Use it to help clients or students identify and articulate feelings.

• Personal growth: In journaling or mindfulness, use it to increase emotional vocabulary and awareness.

Would you like this table in downloadable format (e.g., Excel, PDF), or broken down by intensity levels or body language cues?