This list includes 16 Emotions that start with F, from “Fascination” to “Fury”. They range from subtle positives to intense negatives and help writers, students, and therapists describe feelings.

Emotions that start with F are feelings whose common English names begin with the letter F. For example, “Fury” appears often in literature and myth as a dramatic form of anger.

Below you’ll find the table with Emotion, Type, Definition, and Example.

Emotion: The specific feeling word listed so you can scan for precise terms that fit your text or study.

Type: Labels each entry Positive, Negative, or Neutral so you can filter by tone or mood.

Definition: A concise one-sentence meaning that gives you quick context for accurate use in writing or analysis.

Example: A short, natural sentence showing how the emotion is used so you can apply it accurately.

Emotions that start with F

EmotionValenceDefinitionExample
FearNegativeAn unpleasant feeling of threat or danger.She felt fear before the interview.
FrightNegativeA sudden intense fear or alarm.The loud bang gave him a fright.
FrissonPositiveA sudden thrill or shiver of intense excitement.A frisson ran through her at the music.
FuryNegativeExtreme, often violent, anger.She was filled with fury after the betrayal.
FrustrationNegativeDistress caused by blocked goals or unmet expectations.He felt frustration at the stalled project.
FondnessPositiveA warm affectionate liking for someone or something.He felt fondness for his old teacher.
FascinationPositiveA strong interest or attraction that captures attention.Her fascination with stars grew over years.
FervorPositiveIntense and passionate feeling or enthusiasm.She spoke with religious fervor about causes.
ForebodingNegativeA sense that something bad will happen.There was a foreboding before the storm.
ForlornnessNegativeA feeling of deep loneliness and hopelessness.He stared in forlornness after the goodbye.
FretfulnessNegativeA state of irritability or persistent worry.The baby’s fretfulness lasted all evening.
FrenzyNegativeWild, uncontrolled excitement or agitation.The crowd fell into a frenzy during the announcement.
FunPositiveEnjoyable pleasure or amusement.They had fun at the carnival.
FlusterNegativeA state of nervous confusion or agitation.She was in a fluster before speaking.
ForgivenessPositiveLetting go of resentment toward someone who wronged you.She offered forgiveness after the apology.
FelicityPositiveIntense happiness or blissful joy.The news brought pure felicity to them.

Descriptions

Fear
A primary, cross‑cultural emotion signaling threat; high relevance in models and dictionaries (Plutchik, APA).
Fright
Acute, short‑lived fear often from surprise; common in dictionaries (Merriam‑Webster).
Frisson
Brief, high‑intensity aesthetic thrill used in psychology and literary contexts (OED).
Fury
High‑arousal anger term, common in lexicons and everyday speech (Oxford).
Frustration
Everyday negative emotion linked to impeded goals; widely studied in psychology (APA).
Fondness
Mild, enduring affection; lower arousal than love, attested in dictionaries.
Fascination
Curiosity‑linked positive state, common in research on interest and lexicons.
Fervor
High‑intensity passion or zeal; literary and psychological usage (Merriam‑Webster).
Foreboding
Anxious expectation or unease about future threats; listed in dictionaries.
Forlornness
Strong sadness with isolation and loss; less common but attested in lexicons.
Fretfulness
Low‑to‑moderate negative agitation or worry; used in health and parenting literature.
Frenzy
Very high‑arousal state, often chaotic; appears in dictionaries and descriptions of mass emotion.
Fun
Everyday positive feeling of enjoyment and playfulness; common word in lexicons.
Fluster
Mild embarrassment and agitation; attested as a noun describing emotional state.
Forgiveness
Complex prosocial feeling linked to reduced anger; discussed in psychology and ethics (Oxford).
Felicity
A literary term for great happiness; listed in major dictionaries.
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