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

  • (..) Guns down! Guns down! Emergency on that ambulance! - He's playing games. - Aw, no shit. We must forget our emotion. - We must focus on the details - I feed off my emotions. How's that? Are you listening to me? Yes, I can hear you. - Excuse me. (..)
    1995 Se7en