Five common negative feelings are:
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Sadness: A feeling of unhappiness or sorrow, often caused by loss or disappointment. Examples include grief after the death of a loved one or disappointment after failing an exam.
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Anger: A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility. Examples include frustration at a traffic jam or rage at an injustice.
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Fear: An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. Examples include the fear of public speaking or the fear of spiders.
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Jealousy: A feeling of resentment or bitterness towards someone because of their possessions, achievements, or qualities. For example, jealousy of a coworker's promotion or a friend's success.
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Loneliness: A feeling of sadness due to being alone or isolated. This can stem from lack of social connections or feeling disconnected from others, even in a crowd.
These examples are drawn from several sources, including the Nemours KidsHealth article on dealing with stressful feelings which mentions sadness, anger, loneliness, jealousy, and fear, and other resources which list additional negative emotions like rejection, self-criticism, and disgust. While many other negative emotions exist, these five represent a good starting point for understanding common negative feelings. The intensity and duration of these feelings can vary widely depending on individual experiences and contexts. Understanding these feelings is a key step towards managing them effectively.
