Words that go together

Emotions & feelings word pairs

15 pairs native speakers say together about emotions & feelings. Each one is easy to understand; the trick is saying the two words as one. Hear them, then test yourself.

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Attitude and outlook

6

enjoy life

B1

After finishing her exams, Maria wanted to relax and enjoy life for a while.

face reality

B2

After losing his job, he had to face reality and start looking for new opportunities.

face the truth

B2

Sometimes it's hard to face the truth about your own mistakes.

negative attitude

B1

If you have a negative attitude, it can be hard to enjoy new experiences.

positive attitude

B1

Even when she faces challenges, Maria always has a positive attitude.

bitter experience

B1

Losing his job was a bitter experience that taught him a lot about resilience.

Feelings and control

3

keep calm

B1

Even though the fire alarm went off, she managed to keep calm and help everyone leave the building safely.

lose control

B1

He lost control of the car on the icy road.

lose interest

B1

After a few weeks, he started to lose interest in his new hobby.

Deep feelings

3

strong feeling

B1

She had a strong feeling of relief when she heard the good news.

a heightened sense

C1

After the accident, she developed a heightened sense of caution whenever she crossed the street.

a profound sense

C1

After volunteering abroad, she was left with a profound sense of gratitude for everything she had.

Hope and confidence

2

gain confidence

B1

After practicing her speech several times, she began to gain confidence.

lose hope

B1

After months of searching for a job, he started to lose hope.

Fear and worry

1

seriously worried

B1

I'm seriously worried about my grandmother's health.

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