2D Foundation: 18 Selected Emotions + Definitions

For my project, I have chosen these 18 emotions to do mark-making on.

  1. Love: A strong feeling of affection/great interest/pleasure/sexual attraction.
    1. Affection: A gentle feeling of fondness or liking.
    2. Fondness: Affection or liking for someone or something.
    3. Lust: Strong sexual desire
    4. Adoration: Deep love and respect (worship).
    5. Arousal: The feeling of evoking or awakening.
  2. Anger: A strong feeling of annoyance/displeasure/hostility.
    1. Irritation: The state of feeling annoyed/impatient/slightly angry.
    2. Rage: Violent, uncontrollable anger.
    3. Confusion: Uncertainty about what is happening, intended, or required.
    4. Resentment: Bitter indignation.
    5. Wrath: Extreme anger.
  3. Sadness: The feeling of sorrow.
    1. Disappointment: Sadness/displeasure caused by the non-fulfilment of one’s hopes or expectations.
    2. Grief: Intense sorrow.
    3. Gloom: A state of depression/despondency.
    4. Heartache: Emotional anguish or grief.
    5. Shame: A painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behaviour.

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