feelings

plural of feeling
as in passions
general emotional condition a remark that thoughtlessly hurt her feelings

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Recent Examples of feelings The Hawks continued the good feelings from their Summer League outings in Salt Lake City. Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 10 July 2026 Ultimately, the reassurances about community resources and air quality failed to quell the fury inside the room as residents took the microphone during the Q&A section and repeatedly expressed feelings of betrayal and mistrust. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 Text a friend, mend a small rift, or listen without rushing to fix anyone’s feelings. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026 Those feelings were still fresh Wednesday when word arrived that another person had been killed by a member of the Memphis Safe Task Force. Andy Rose, CNN Money, 10 July 2026 Your adaptable mind spots small fixes quickly, while patience keeps family feelings warm as changes unfold. Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026 Despite its decades-long ubiquity in our lives and our iCals, the building has just as often stirred negative feelings. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026 And this response completely invalidates their feelings and concerns. Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Both Tyler and Catelynn have previously opened up about their complicated feelings surrounding Carly's adoption journey. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feelings
Noun
  • Mars and Uranus’ alignment inspires you to follow your passions, but be mindful of the risks involved!
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Parents are encouraged to ask thoughtful questions to help students understand their passions and future aspirations.
    Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • So after years of working as a television producer, Saleh left broadcast journalism and leaned into her creative spirit.
    Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • All the most gasp-inspiring moments of visual awe — such as Moana soaring across the sea as a manta ray spirit swims underneath her — are just a little stronger, a little bolder and brighter, in their original art form.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026

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“Feelings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feelings. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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