emotion

Definition

  • noun: a strong feeling (such as love, anger, joy, hate, or fear)
  • noun: the affective aspect of consciousness
  • synonyms: disturbance, excitement, feeling

Examples

  • I have 'mixed emotions' [='mixed feelings'] about doing this. [=I'm not sure if I want to do this or not]

  • He's always found it hard to express (his) 'emotions'. [=to show his feelings]

  • The defendant showed/displayed no 'emotion' when the verdict was read.

Movie quotes

  • (..) The other kids were into Nintendo. Are you ever afraid? No. Not even of dying? No. You don't feel any emotion about it one way or another? No. I have to stay functional until the mission is complete. Then it doesn't matter. (..)
    1991 Terminator 2: Judgment Day