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Five Core Emotions

Five core emotions, each at three intensities. Pick the core emotion first, then the word that matches how strongly you feel it. Several update formats ask you to attach an emotion and an intensity to each update, and this is the grid they refer to.

Mad

Strong

  • Furious
  • Betrayed
  • Outraged
  • Boiling
  • Irate

Moderate

  • Irritated
  • Frustrated
  • Agitated
  • Disgusted

Low

  • Annoyed
  • Upset
  • Resistant

Glad

Strong

  • Elated
  • Passionate
  • Overjoyed
  • Thrilled
  • Ecstatic

Moderate

  • Radiant
  • Relieved
  • Satisfied
  • Happy

Low

  • Pleased
  • Contented
  • Mellow

Sad

Strong

  • Depressed
  • Miserable
  • Alone
  • Hurt
  • Hopeless

Moderate

  • Insecure
  • Somber
  • Heartbroken
  • Melancholy

Low

  • Disappointed
  • Unhappy
  • Dissatisfied

Scared

Strong

  • Terrified
  • Horrified
  • Frantic
  • Petrified
  • Frightened

Moderate

  • Distressed
  • Threatened
  • Apprehensive
  • Intimidated

Low

  • Anxious
  • Worried
  • Cautious

Ashamed

Strong

  • Mortified
  • Remorseful
  • Defamed
  • Worthless
  • Disgraced

Moderate

  • Admonished
  • Unworthy
  • Apologetic
  • Guilty

Low

  • Secretive
  • Regretful
  • Embarrassed

The grid is also in the Update and Presentation Prep Pack, alongside the emotion wheels, for printing. If none of these words fits, the Emotimatic helps you find one from a description of what's happening.

Adapted from the 5 Core Emotions chart by Hesse Partners, hessepartners.com.

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