as in passions
general emotional condition
a remark that thoughtlessly hurt her feelings
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Recent Examples of feelings
If they were considered unimportant to the team’s chances of success, Zidane and Ancelotti did not worry too much if their feelings got hurt.
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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Since posting on Reddit, hundreds of people have commented their thoughts and feelings on the situation.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
They’re not associated with distinct images or feelings.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Soluble fiber helps lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and promotes satiety (feelings of fullness).
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 29 Oct. 2025
Unlike stress tied to a specific event or deadline, which has a clear endpoint, uncertainty persists and can create feelings of helplessness and anxiety.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2025
Common signs include persistent sadness, low energy, poor concentration, loss of interest in activities, changes in appetite or weight, and feelings of guilt or worthlessness.
—Brandon Peters, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2025
How Superstitions Impact Modern Life and Pregnacy Pregnancy and childbirth are major life changes, and with that may come feelings of nervousness, excitement, even fear—and some of these feelings could present themselves as superstitions.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
What are your feelings around AI in filmmaking right now?
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Since posting on Reddit, hundreds of people have commented their thoughts and feelings on the situation.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
They’re not associated with distinct images or feelings.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Soluble fiber helps lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and promotes satiety (feelings of fullness).
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 29 Oct. 2025
Unlike stress tied to a specific event or deadline, which has a clear endpoint, uncertainty persists and can create feelings of helplessness and anxiety.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2025
Common signs include persistent sadness, low energy, poor concentration, loss of interest in activities, changes in appetite or weight, and feelings of guilt or worthlessness.
—Brandon Peters, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2025
How Superstitions Impact Modern Life and Pregnacy Pregnancy and childbirth are major life changes, and with that may come feelings of nervousness, excitement, even fear—and some of these feelings could present themselves as superstitions.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
What are your feelings around AI in filmmaking right now?
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feelings
Noun
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A lot of times, people are nervous to let their passions fully engulf them.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Still, Diana and Willie remained a team, supporting their son's passions and staying actively involved in his life.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Chinese officials saw the new rules as a violation of the spirit of their September trade talks in Madrid.—
Betsy Klein,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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In the Isan region of Thailand, an ancestral spirit named Ba Yan has been worshiped by villagers for generations.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Feelings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feelings. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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