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emotion

The word can be used as both a countable noun (referring to a specific feeling, like joy or anger) and an uncountable noun (referring to the general concept of feeling). When used to describe someone's capacity for passion or tenderness, it is often treated as an uncountable noun. For example, saying someone "lacks emotion" refers to their overall personality rather than one specific feeling.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Sarah is hiding in the office breakroom to avoid David.
Jessica

David's spiraling again. He is a total mess of emotion right now.

Jessica
Sarah
Sarah

Typical. I'm just gonna clock out early and ghost him.

💡
Jessica uses 'emotion' to describe David's unstable state, while Sarah uses the slang 'ghost him' (to suddenly stop all communication) to show her exhaustion and desire to avoid the drama.

Meanings

noun

A strong feeling deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.

"Fear is a powerful emotion that can trigger a fight-or-flight response."

noun

The capacity for emotional involvement; tenderness or passion.

"He spoke with great emotion in his voice as he recalled the event."

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