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좋다 describes something as good and can also express liking in simple contexts.

기쁘다 is a direct feeling of joy or gladness, often caused by a specific event.

행복하다 is broader and deeper than 기쁘다; it often describes an overall state of happiness.

즐겁다 often describes an enjoyable experience or a cheerful mood.

신나다 is lively excitement with energy; it is common for fun events, music, trips, and parties.

설레다 is anticipation with a fluttering heart, often for romance, travel, or something special.

만족하다 focuses on being satisfied with a result, product, service, or situation.

뿌듯하다 is warm satisfaction or pride after accomplishing something or seeing a good result.

편안하다 can describe physical comfort or a calm, relaxed emotional state.

안심하다 is relief after a worry or uncertainty is resolved.

좋아하다 takes an object and directly means to like someone or something.

사랑하다 is stronger than 좋아하다 and expresses deep love or affection.

고맙다 is the everyday native-Korean way to express gratitude.

감사하다 is more formal or respectful than 고맙다.

반갑다 is the happy feeling of meeting or seeing someone.

그립다 expresses longing for a person, place, or time that is absent.

보고 싶다 literally means 'want to see' and naturally means 'miss' when referring to someone absent.

친근하다 describes a warm sense of familiarity or approachability.

따뜻하다 can describe temperature, but emotionally it means warm-hearted, caring, or comforting.

애틋하다 is deep, tender affection often mixed with longing or sadness.

슬프다 is the basic word for sadness.

우울하다 describes a low, gloomy mood; it can be stronger and more lasting than 슬프다.

속상하다 is emotional hurt or frustration when something goes wrong.

서운하다 is hurt disappointment, especially when someone close does less than you hoped.

섭섭하다 is close to 서운하다 and often expresses feeling let down in a relationship.

외롭다 is the direct feeling of loneliness.

허전하다 is a sense that something or someone is missing.

쓸쓸하다 is a quiet, atmospheric loneliness, often more poetic than 외롭다.

아쉽다 means something is regrettable because you wanted more or wished it were different.

실망하다 is disappointment after expectations are not met.

화나다 means to become or be angry; literally 'anger arises.'

짜증나다 is everyday irritation or annoyance, usually less intense than strong anger.

답답하다 can be emotional frustration or physical stuffiness/tightness.

억울하다 is the feeling that you were treated unfairly or blamed unjustly.

분하다 is strong resentment, often when you lose unfairly or feel insulted.

밉다 is emotional dislike or resentment toward a person or behavior.

싫다 can mean dislike or 'do not want to' when followed by an action context.

귀찮다 describes something that feels like a hassle or too much effort.

지치다 is emotional or physical exhaustion after continued effort or stress.

지겹다 means you are tired of something because it has continued or repeated too long.

무섭다 can mean either 'I am scared' or 'something is scary,' depending on context.

두렵다 is often deeper or more serious fear than everyday 무섭다.

걱정되다 means a situation causes worry; it is very common in everyday Korean.

불안하다 is uneasiness or anxiety caused by uncertainty.

긴장되다 is nervous tension before an important or unfamiliar situation.

초조하다 is restless anxiety, often when waiting or feeling pressed for time.

떨리다 literally means to shake; emotionally it often means nervous excitement.

겁나다 is conversational and means fear arises in you.

당황하다 is being caught off guard and not knowing how to respond.

놀라다 is the person's reaction of surprise or being startled.

놀랍다 describes something as surprising or amazing; 놀라다 describes the person reacting.

신기하다 is curious amazement at something unusual, new, or interesting.

어색하다 is social awkwardness or something feeling unnatural.

혼란스럽다 describes a confused mental state or a chaotic situation.

헷갈리다 is everyday confusion, especially mixing up similar things.

이상하다 means strange, unusual, or not quite right.

황당하다 is disbelief because something is absurd, ridiculous, or unexpected.

어이없다 is strong disbelief, often with annoyance; literally 'there are no words.'

난감하다 means you are in a difficult situation and are unsure what to do.

민망하다 is social embarrassment or awkwardness, often milder than shame.

부끄럽다 can be shyness, embarrassment, or shame depending on context.

창피하다 is stronger public embarrassment or shame than 민망하다.

미안하다 is the common everyday way to say sorry.

죄송하다 is more respectful and formal than 미안하다.

후회하다 is regret about a past choice, action, or missed opportunity.

부럽다 is usually mild envy—wanting something another person has—without hostility.

질투하다 is stronger jealousy, often involving relationships, attention, or competition.

자랑스럽다 is pride in yourself, another person, a group, or an achievement.

부담스럽다 means something feels emotionally heavy, pressuring, or too much to handle.

죄책감 is guilt; 죄책감을 느끼다 is the standard phrase 'to feel guilty.'

자신 있다 literally means 'to have confidence.'

자신 없다 is the opposite of 자신 있다: lacking confidence.

기대되다 means something makes you anticipate it; very natural for 'I'm looking forward to it.'

기대하다 takes an object and means to expect or look forward to something.

용기가 나다 literally means 'courage arises' and is a natural way to say you feel brave.

힘이 나다 can mean physical energy or emotional encouragement.

의욕 means motivation or drive; 의욕이 나다 means motivation arises.

의욕이 없다 means having little or no motivation.

든든하다 can mean physically filling, but emotionally it means secure, reassured, or supported.

여유롭다 describes having enough time, space, or emotional room to feel relaxed.

지루하다 is boredom caused by something uninteresting or repetitive.

심심하다 is boredom because there is nothing to do; 지루하다 is boredom because something is dull.

피곤하다 is the common word for physical or mental tiredness.

졸리다 specifically means feeling sleepy, not generally tired.

무기력하다 is a lack of energy, drive, or sense of power.

막막하다 is feeling lost because you cannot see a clear way forward.

초라하다 can describe shabby appearance or an emotionally small, diminished feeling.

허무하다 is emptiness or futility, often after effort, loss, or a sudden ending.

무덤덤하다 means showing or feeling little emotional reaction.

공허하다 is a deeper inner emptiness or hollow feeling.

후련하다 is relief after pressure, worry, or something unfinished is finally released.

시원섭섭하다 combines relief (시원하다) and sadness/disappointment (섭섭하다): a very Korean bittersweet feeling.

울컥하다 is a sudden surge of emotion, often bringing tears or a lump in the throat.

뭉클하다 is a warm, deep emotional swelling, often touching rather than simply sad.

벅차다 often describes positive emotion so strong that it feels almost too much to contain.

감동하다 is being emotionally moved by kindness, art, a story, or a meaningful moment.

감탄하다 is admiration or amazement expressed toward something impressive.

안타깝다 is sympathy or regret when a situation is unfortunate and you wish it were better.

아깝다 is the feeling that something valuable is being wasted or was narrowly missed.

찡하다 is a sudden, poignant emotional ache—often touching, nostalgic, or tearful.