Human-emotions quick reference

The basic emotions and the complex feelings built from them, with plain-language definitions — on one page. Free.

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Basic emotions

The six basic emotions identified by psychologist Paul Ekman — happiness, sadness, anger, fear, disgust, and surprise — widely regarded as universal and innate.

AmusementPositive AngerNegative ContentmentPositive DisgustNegative ExcitementPositive FearNegative HappinessPositive JoyPositive ReliefPositive SadnessNegative SurpriseNeutral

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Human-emotions quick reference

The basic emotions and the complex feelings built from them, with plain-language definitions — on one page. Free.

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