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Emotions & Feelings Crossword Puzzles

Vocabulary for describing feelings, moods, and emotional states

A2–B1 3 Puzzles · Up to 25 Words Each Answer Key Included Free · No Sign-up

About This Worksheet

Emotions crossword worksheets develop vocabulary for expressing feelings and describing emotional states — from basic happiness and sadness to nuanced emotions like anxiety, nostalgia, and contentment. Ideal for conversation, writing tasks, and developing empathy through language learning.

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Emotions Part 1 Crossword

24 words

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Across

  1. 2. Great surprise or wonder.
  2. 7. A strong feeling of displeasure.
  3. 8. A state of anxious concern.
  4. 10. Sadness caused by being alone.
  5. 11. Great pleasure.
  6. 13. The state of being tired of having nothing interesting to do.
  7. 15. An unpleasant feeling caused by danger.
  8. 18. A feeling of responsibility for doing something wrong.
  9. 19. Sadness because something was not as good as expected.
  10. 21. Gentle feeling of fondness.
  11. 22. The feeling when pain or worry is removed.
  12. 24. A painful feeling caused by wrong or foolish behavior.

Down

  1. 1. Annoyance caused by being unable to change or achieve something.
  2. 3. A feeling of eager enthusiasm.
  3. 4. Belief that someone or something is reliable.
  4. 5. A feeling of expectation that something good may happen.
  5. 6. Pleasure in your own achievements or qualities.
  6. 9. A feeling of great happiness.
  7. 12. A deep feeling of affection.
  8. 14. Deep sorrow, especially after loss.
  9. 16. Sudden uncontrollable fear.
  10. 17. Intense dislike.
  11. 20. Mental or emotional strain.
  12. 23. A feeling of wanting what another person has.

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Vocabulary Covered

  • Basic emotions (happy/sad/angry)
  • Complex feelings (anxious, nostalgic)
  • Expressing opinions & reactions
  • Body language vocabulary
  • Emotional adjectives & adverbs
  • Phrasal verbs for emotions
  • Mental well-being language

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do these Emotions & Feelings crossword puzzles come with answers?
Yes. Every puzzle in the Emotions & Feelings PDF has its own answer key page, printed after the puzzle pages, so you can mark work quickly or let students self-check.
How many puzzles are in the Emotions & Feelings crossword PDF?
The PDF contains 3 printable crossword puzzles with up to 25 words each, plus a matching answer key for each puzzle.
What level are these Emotions & Feelings crosswords?
Difficulty: A2–B1. Recommended for: ESL conversation, teenage learners, counseling & PSHE topics.
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