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   e·mo·tion

   /əˈmōSH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. a natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others: "she was attempting to control her emotions" Similar feelingsentimentsensationreactionresponsepassionintensitywarmthardorfervorvehemencefirefierinessexcitementspiritsoulOpposite coldnessindifference
   • ▪ instinctive or intuitive feeling as distinguished from reasoning or knowledge: "responses have to be based on historical insight, not simply on emotion" Similar instinctintuitiongut feelinginclinationsentimentsentimentalitythe hearttendernesssoftnesssoft-heartednesstender-heartednessOpposite intellect

   Word Origin mid 16th century (denoting a public disturbance): from French émotion, from émouvoir ‘excite’, based on Latin emovere, from e- (variant of ex-) ‘out’ + movere ‘move’. The current sense dates from the early 19th century.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › emotionEmotion Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of EMOTION is a conscious mental reaction (such as anger or fear) subjectively experienced as strong feeling usually directed toward a specific object and typically accompanied by physiological and behavioral changes in the body.

3. www.britannica.com › science › emotionEmotion | Definition, Examples, Scope, Structures, & Facts

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   emotion, a complex experience of consciousness, bodily sensation, and behaviour that reflects the personal significance of a thing, an event, or a state of affairs.

4. www.verywellmind.com › what-are-emotions-2795178What Are Emotions? Types of Emotions in Psychology - Verywell...

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   Jun 29, 2023 · Emotions are reactions that human beings experience in response to events or situations. The type of emotion a person experiences is determined by the circumstance that triggers the emotion. For instance, a person experiences joy when they receive good news and fear when they are threatened. Emotions have a strong influence on our daily lives.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › emotionEMOTION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. an affective state of consciousness in which joy, sorrow, fear, hate, or the like, is experienced, as distinguished from cognitive and volitional states of consciousness. any of the feelings of joy, sorrow, fear, hate, love, etc.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › EmotionEmotion - Wikipedia

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   In some uses of the word, emotions are intense feelings that are directed at someone or something. [30] On the other hand, emotion can be used to refer to states that are mild (as in annoyed or content) and to states that are not directed at anything (as in anxiety and depression).

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEMOTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   EMOTION definition: 1. a strong feeling such as love or anger, or strong feelings in general: 2. a strong feeling such…. Learn more.

8. www.psychologytoday.com › us › basicsEmotions | Psychology Today

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   Because emotions matter and stimulate so much of human behavior, people benefit from the capacity to be aware of, control, and express their emotions well—what pioneering psychologists Peter ...