Synonyms of emotions

emotions

noun

plural of emotion

as in feelings

a subjective response to a person, thing, or situation

my emotions after hearing the shocking news went from utter disbelief to overwhelming sorrow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• feelings
• chords
• passions
• sentiments
• perceptions
• senses
• attitudes
• minds
• impressions
• sensations
• viewpoints
• opinions
• beliefs
• notions
• convictions
• perspectives
• sensitivities
• angles
• sensibilities
• standpoints
• views
• judgments
• verdicts
• outlooks
• persuasions
• receptivities

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insensitivities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of emotions

Dance movies marvelously translate primal emotions into motion, the human body becoming a supple instrument deftly communicating the pain, ecstasy and confusion of being alive. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

The question of whether people from the current system should help lead the transition elicits strong emotions among Cuban exiles. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

When emotions are high and history of the strangest kind is in the making, who will be chosen by fate? — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026

The team captain and All-Pro right guard merely let his emotions come out. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Manager Craig Counsell said Crow-Armstrong needs a release of emotions to fuel him, so whatever works. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Being able to process those emotions and move on could well determine this week’s winner. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

Stone’s characters are a little too good at dramaturging their own emotions, which leaves their story’s greater emotional impact muted. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

But once on the field, Elarms-Orr maintained his high football intelligence while also letting his emotions fuel him. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026