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Major Emotions and Their Opposites

Abandoned – Adopted, Cherished, Defended Impatient – Easy Going, Controlled, Patient, Tolerant
Afraid – Brave, Calm, Composed, Fearless Inadequate – Able, Abundant, Capable, Enough
Alone – Together Insecure – At Ease, Calm, Collected, Composed
Annoyed – Gratified, Pleased Hurt – Happy, Pleased
Anxious – Brave, Calm, Collected Lazy – Active, Careful, Attentive, Energetic
Ashamed – Calm, Confident, Happy, Joyful Lethargic – Alert, Active, Animated, Lively
Betrayed – Assisted, Helped, Loyal, Faithful Lonely – Populated, Close, Loved, Sociable
Blamed – Approval, Praise Uncertain – Sure, Confident, Predictable
Bored – Energized, Refreshed Lost – Seen, Alive, Attentive, Aware
Burdened – Unloaded Offended – Flattered, Praised, Complimented
Cheated – Faithful, Fair Outraged – Complimented, Flattered, Pleased
Concerned – Calm, Collected, Composed Pressured - Free, Left Alone, At Ease
Confused – Clear, Composed, Organized Punished – Cleared, Released, Exonerated
Crazy – Balanced, Calm, Collected, Sane Trapped - Free
Heaviness – Thinness, Light Rage – Calm, Love, Peace, Indifference
Despair – Hope, Joy Rebellious – Happy, Obedient, Compliant
Devastated – Create, Construct, Guarded, Protected Regret – Comfort, Content, Delight, Joy
Disappointed – Calm, Cheerful, Comforted, Encouraged Rejected - Cherished
Disgusted – Attracted, Delighted, Pleased Resentment – Delight, Happy, Connected, Free
Doubt – Belief, Calm, Clarity, Certainty, Confidence Sadness – Cheer, Happiness, Joy
Helpless – Able, Capable, Fit, Powerful Scared – Bold, Brave, Cool, Courageous
Embarrassed – Composed Self Conscious – Calm, Comfortable, Confident, Easy
Empty – Full Shame – Pride, Approval, Esteem, Honour, Respect
Exhausted – Able, Active, Energized, Strong Silly – Intelligent, Mature, Responsible, Wise
Guilty – Innocent, Right, Moral, Good Suffering – Ease, Calm, Relief, Joy
Vulnerable – Guarded, Safe, Protected Worried – Calm, Comforted, Happy, Relaxed
Horrified – Brave, Calm, Fearless Wary – Certain, Careless
List of Tertiary Needs
Connection Needs Certainty Needs Growth Needs MEANING
Acceptance Safety Clarity
Self-Development
Affection Comfort Competence
Self-Realization
Appreciation Security Consciousnes
Success
Belonging Order s
Progress
Cooperation Stability Discovery
Achievement
Communication Support Effectiveness
Opportunity
Closeness To know and be known Hope
Expansiveness
Community To see and be seen Mourning
Learning
Companionship To be understood Participation
Awareness
Compassion Trust Purpose
Challenge
Consideration Warmth Attention
Stimulation
Consistency Validation
Empathy Physical Needs Self-
Honesty Needs
Inclusion Food expression
Authenticity
Intimacy Movement/exercise To matter
integrity
Love Rest/sleep
Presence
Mutuality Sexual expression
Nurturing Safety
Respect/self-respect Touch Play Needs
Joy
Peaceful Needs Humor
Autonomy Needs Beauty
Choice Ease
Freedom Equality
Independence Contribution Needs
Harmony To give
Space/Boundaries Inspiration
Spontaneity To share
Exploration To create
To teach
To nurture
To assist
To be present

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