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People Research & NeuroScience Research - Life time of Human Emotions

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 Below is a comprehensive list of feelings and emotions that humans can experience over a lifetime, categorized by their nature. This list includes both primary emotions and nuanced ones that emerge from combinations or cultural influences.

1. Basic Emotions (Paul Ekman’s Six)

  1. Happiness: Joy, contentment, amusement, satisfaction, delight, euphoria, bliss.
  2. Sadness: Grief, sorrow, loneliness, disappointment, melancholy, heartbreak, despair.
  3. Anger: Frustration, rage, annoyance, resentment, irritation, indignation, fury.
  4. Fear: Anxiety, dread, panic, nervousness, apprehension, terror, worry.
  5. Disgust: Revulsion, contempt, disdain, aversion, loathing.
  6. Surprise: Shock, amazement, wonder, astonishment.

2. Positive Emotions

  • Love: Affection, adoration, passion, infatuation, tenderness, devotion.
  • Gratitude: Appreciation, thankfulness, indebtedness.
  • Hope: Optimism, anticipation, inspiration.
  • Compassion: Empathy, sympathy, kindness, altruism.
  • Pride: Achievement, self-confidence, dignity, triumph.
  • Curiosity: Interest, wonder, intrigue, fascination.

3. Negative Emotions

  • Shame: Embarrassment, humiliation, disgrace, self-loathing.
  • Guilt: Remorse, regret, penitence.
  • Jealousy: Envy, covetousness, rivalry.
  • Frustration: Impatience, exasperation, helplessness.
  • Apathy: Indifference, boredom, disinterest.

4. Complex or Blended Emotions

  • Bittersweetness: Feeling both joy and sorrow simultaneously.
  • Nostalgia: A longing for the past, mixed with warmth and sadness.
  • Relief: A mix of comfort and gratitude after tension or fear subsides.
  • Admiration: A blend of respect, awe, and appreciation.
  • Anticipatory Joy: Excitement or happiness about a future event.

5. Social and Relational Feelings

  • Belonging: Inclusion, connectedness, acceptance.
  • Loneliness: Isolation, exclusion, longing for connection.
  • Trust: Reliance, security, faith in others.
  • Betrayal: Deception, disappointment, mistrust.
  • Respect: Deference, honor, esteem.

6. Existential Feelings

  • Awe: A sense of wonder mixed with fear or admiration.
  • Inspiration: Being mentally or emotionally uplifted.
  • Despair: A deep sense of hopelessness or existential angst.
  • Contentment: A profound sense of peace and satisfaction.
  • Confusion: Uncertainty, puzzlement, perplexity.

7. Emotions Related to Achievement

  • Motivation: Drive, determination, ambition, enthusiasm.
  • Satisfaction: Fulfillment, achievement, accomplishment.
  • Disappointment: Failure, unmet expectations, regret.
  • Confidence: Assurance, empowerment, self-reliance.

8. Sensory Feelings

  • Pleasure: Comfort, relaxation, enjoyment.
  • Discomfort: Pain, irritation, unease.
  • Excitement: Thrill, exhilaration, arousal.
  • Calmness: Serenity, tranquility, peace.

9. Spiritual and Philosophical Emotions

  • Reverence: Deep respect, veneration.
  • Transcendence: Feeling beyond the self, connected to something greater.
  • Faith: Trust, conviction, devotion.
  • Doubt: Uncertainty, skepticism.

10. Rare or Culturally Specific Feelings

Some emotions are deeply tied to culture or are less commonly articulated:

  • Saudade (Portuguese): A deep emotional state of nostalgia or longing for something absent.
  • Schadenfreude (German): Pleasure derived from another’s misfortune.
  • Amae (Japanese): A pleasant feeling of dependence and indulgence in someone else’s care.
  • Limerence: The intense, involuntary infatuation with another person.
  • Koi No Yokan (Japanese): The sense upon meeting someone that falling in love with them is inevitable.

Summary

Humans experience a rich tapestry of feelings throughout life, ranging from fleeting micro-emotions to deep, enduring states. Many feelings overlap, and new ones can arise as culture and language evolve.

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