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inner feelings

[ ˈɪnər ˈfiːlɪŋz ]

Noun

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emotions

The inner feelings are the emotions, thoughts, and sensations that a person experiences internally. These can include happiness, sadness, anger, fear, love, and more. Inner feelings are often deeply personal and may not always be expressed outwardly.

Synonyms

emotions, sensations, sentiments, thoughts.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
inner feelings	Used to describe personal and private feelings that are deep within one's heart, often kept hidden from others. She kept her inner feelings hidden, not wanting to burden anyone with her troubles. He expressed his inner feelings in his diary, knowing it was a safe place.
emotions	Used to describe strong feelings such as happiness, anger, or sadness. Can be positive or negative. His emotions were running high after the big win. She could not control her emotions when she heard the sad news.
sentiments	Used to describe feelings or opinions, often related to nostalgia, affection, or sentimentality. Her sentiments about the old house were mixed; she had many fond memories but also some painful ones. The speech stirred strong sentiments among the audience.
thoughts	Used to describe ideas, plans, or opinions that are formed in the mind. He shared his thoughts about the new project during the meeting. She couldn't help but dwell on her thoughts of the upcoming trip.
sensations	Used to describe physical feelings or experiences that come from the body's response to stimuli. The warm sensation of the sun on her skin made her smile. He experienced a tingling sensation in his fingers.

Examples of usage

I could sense her inner feelings of joy as she smiled brightly.
His inner feelings of anger were evident from the way he clenched his fists.
She struggled to hide her inner feelings of sadness behind a forced smile.

Translations

Translations of the word "inner feelings" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sentimentos internos

🇮🇳 आंतरिक भावनाएं

🇩🇪 innere Gefühle

🇮🇩 perasaan batin

🇺🇦 внутрішні почуття

🇵🇱 wewnętrzne uczucia

🇯🇵 内なる感情 (うちなるかんじょう)

🇫🇷 sentiments intérieurs

🇪🇸 sentimientos internos

🇹🇷 içsel duygular

🇰🇷 내면의 감정 (naemyeon-ui gamjeong)

🇸🇦 مشاعر داخلية

🇨🇿 vnitřní pocity

🇸🇰 vnútorné pocity

🇨🇳 内心的感觉 (nèixīn de gǎnjué)

🇸🇮 notranji občutki

🇮🇸 innri tilfinningar

🇰🇿 ішкі сезімдер

🇬🇪 შიდა გრძნობები

🇦🇿 daxili hisslər

🇲🇽 sentimientos internos

Etymology

The term 'inner feelings' originated from the combination of 'inner,' meaning located inside or further into something, and 'feelings,' referring to emotional states or reactions. The concept of inner feelings has been explored in various psychological and philosophical contexts, highlighting the importance of understanding and expressing one's emotions for overall well-being.