There is a word for that feeling.
Ten everyday meanings, with just enough room for a second guess.
Ten questions, with the answers explained. Try them in your head, then open each answer when you're ready.
Play this quiz →QUESTION 1 / 10
Which word fits: the ease you feel when a worry passes?
- Nostalgia
- Awe
- Relief
- Amusement
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Relief
Relief is the feeling when a problem ends or a feared outcome does not happen.
QUESTION 2 / 10
Which word fits: the feeling of looking forward to something?
- Confidence
- Anticipation
- Gratitude
- Curiosity
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Anticipation
Anticipation is the wait with a little excitement in it, like the day before a trip.
QUESTION 3 / 10
Which word fits: a fond longing for a time in the past?
- Nostalgia
- Contentment
- Amusement
- Empathy
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Nostalgia
Nostalgia can be triggered by an old song, a familiar smell, or a childhood place.
QUESTION 4 / 10
Which word fits: the urge to find out more?
- Awe
- Confidence
- Relief
- Curiosity
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Curiosity
Curiosity is what makes you open the next question just to see what it is.
QUESTION 5 / 10
Which word fits: a quiet feeling that you have enough?
- Anticipation
- Contentment
- Gratitude
- Empathy
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Contentment
Contentment is satisfaction with how things are, without needing a bigger moment.
QUESTION 6 / 10
Which word fits: wonder mixed with a sense of something's vastness?
- Amusement
- Relief
- Nostalgia
- Awe
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Awe
A star-filled sky can inspire awe: it makes ordinary worries feel briefly smaller.
QUESTION 7 / 10
Which word fits: appreciation for something received or experienced?
- Curiosity
- Anticipation
- Confidence
- Gratitude
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Gratitude
Gratitude is thankfulness, whether for help, kindness, or a lucky break.
QUESTION 8 / 10
Which word fits: enjoyment because something is funny?
- Amusement
- Contentment
- Nostalgia
- Empathy
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Amusement
Amusement might be a small smile rather than a full laugh.
QUESTION 9 / 10
Which word fits: belief in your ability to handle something?
- Curiosity
- Confidence
- Awe
- Relief
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Confidence
Confidence is feeling able to act, even when the task still takes effort.
QUESTION 10 / 10
Which word fits: the ability to understand another person's feelings?
- Empathy
- Anticipation
- Contentment
- Gratitude
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Empathy
Empathy means trying to understand an experience from someone else's side.