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Emotion_directed [experiencer_state]
The adjectives and nouns in this frame describe an Experiencer who is feeling or experiencing a particular emotional response to a Stimulus or about a Topic. There can also be a Circumstances under which the response occurs or a Reason that the Stimulus evokes the particular response in the Experiencer.
Mr. Whiskers is upset that there are no more cat treats.
The furious parent stormed into the office.
Franz gets infuriated at the thought of his ex-wife remarried.
She flashed a jubilant smile.
Mr. Whiskers is upset that there are no more cat treats.
The furious parent stormed into the office.
Franz gets infuriated at the thought of his ex-wife remarried.
She flashed a jubilant smile.
Properties
- ID
- #46
- Entry
- frm_emotion_directed
- Namespace
- Experiential.Experiencer_state
- FrameNet version
- Emotion_directed (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Emotion_directed
Core Frame Elements (7)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Event |
The Event is the occasion or happening that Experiencers in a certain emotional state participate in. The end of the film was filled with jubilant scenes. Here we know that the scenes are filled with jubilant [Experiencers.]
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state_of_affairs
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| Experiencer |
The Experiencer is the person or sentient entity that experiences or feels the emotions.
Nan Ho turned, his|Exp extreme agitation unnoticed by the Prince. |
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sentient
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| Expressor |
The Frame Element Expressor marks expressions that indicate a body part, gesture or other expression of the Experiencer that reflects his or her emotional state. They describe a presentation of the experience or emotion denoted by the adjective or noun.
"Can I help you?" she asked, trying not to let him see the amusement in her blue eyes|Exr. |
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| Reason |
The Reason is the explanation for why the Stimulus evokes a certain emotional response.
The feeling the bereaved find most difficult to acknowledge is their anger against the dead person for abandoning them to face the world alone. |
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state_of_affairs
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| State |
The State is the abstract noun that describes a more lasting experience by the Experiencer.
Tracy was in an irritated mood. |
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| Stimulus |
The Stimulus is the person, event, or state of affairs that evokes the emotional response in the Experiencer.
Liz's anger towards Raquel|Stim dates back to a charity dinner this year. The feeling the bereaved find most difficult to acknowledge is their anger against the dead person|Stim for abandoning them to face the world alone. Jack Smith openly discussed his innermost anguish at being one of only three England players not to kick a ball during finals|Stim. David filled her dreams; the ecstasy of their lovemaking, and the pain and bewilderment of his abrupt departure|Stim. |
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| Topic |
The Topic is the general area in which the emotion occurs. It indicates a range of possible Stimulus.
I was angry about the war. So tell the world, and its boredom about your troubles|Top will heal you. |
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FE Core Set(s) and Excludes
CoreSet
Stimulus
Topic
CoreSet
Experiencer
Expressor
State
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Event
Experiencer
Expressor
Excludes
Reason
Stimulus
Peripheral Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree |
The Degree is the degree to which the Experiencer feels the emotion.
Nan Ho turned, his extreme|Degr agitation unnoticed by the Prince . |
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degree
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| Manner |
The Manner is the way in which the Experiencer experiences the Stimulus.
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manner
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| Parameter |
The Parameter is a domain in which the Experiencer experiences the Stimulus.
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circumstances |
The Circumstances is the condition(s) under which the Stimulus evokes its response. In some cases it may appear without an explicit Stimulus.
One career wife spoke about her exasperation when her husband listened to her with half an ear as he watched television. Bob is infuriated whenever I play loud music. |
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| Empathy_target |
The Empathy_target is the individual or individuals with which the Experiencer identifies emotionally and thus shares their emotional response.
I am happy for Sara. |
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Frame-Frame Relations (1)
Using
Lexical Units (186)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| abashed.a | — | FN: feeling embarassed or ashamed |
| affronted.a | — | FN: offended |
| agitated.a | — | FN: nervous or troubled |
| agitation.n | — | FN: the state of being emotionally disturbed |
| agonized.a | — | FN: undergoing great mental anguish |
| agony.n | — | COD: extreme suffering. |
| alarmed.a | — | FN: disturbed, frighted and excited |
| all about.prep | — | FN: extremely interested in. |
| amused.a | — | FN: entertained |
| amusement.n | — | COD: the state or experience of finding something funny. |
| anger.n | — | COD: a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility. |
| angry.a | — | COD: feeling or showing anger. |
| anguish.n | — | FN: severe mental suffering |
| anguished.a | — | COD: experiencing or expressing anguish. |
| annoyance.n | — | FN: the state of being annoyed |
| annoyed.a | — | FN: irritated, disturbed, displeased |
| anxious.a | — | COD: experiencing worry or unease. |
| appalled.a | — | FN: dismayed, filled with consternation |
| ashamed.a | — | COD: embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions or characteristics. |
| astonished.a | — | FN: surprised |
| astonishment.n | — | FN: great amazement or surprise |
| astounded.a | — | FN: extremely surprised |
| baffled.a | — | FN: experiencing confusion and puzzlement |
| bafflement.n | — | FN: confusion |
| befuddled.a | — | FN: confused or perplexed |
| bewildered.a | — | FN: experiencing disturbing confusion and puzzlement |
| bewilderment.n | — | FN: in a state of confusion and uncertainty |
| bitterness.n | — | FN: the state of being resentful |
| blue.a | — | COD: melancholy, sad, or depressed. |
| bored.a | — | FN: uninterested or unexcited |
| boredom.n | — | FN: the state of being weary from repition or tediousness |
| chagrin.n | — | COD: annoyance or shame at having failed |
| chagrined.a | — | FN: embarrassed or humiliated |
| concern.n | — | COD: worry; anxiety. |
| concerned.a | — | COD: worried; anxious. |
| contented.a | — | FN: feeling or expressing satisfaction |
| covetous.a | — | FN: feeling a desire to posses something or for something to happen, in response to some other object or event |
| crestfallen.a | — | COD: sad and disappointed. |
| cross.a | — | COD: annoyed. |
| crushed.a | — | FN: destroyed emotionally |
| dejected.a | — | FN: depressed |
| dejection.n | — | FN: the state of being depressed and dejected |
| delight.n | — | COD: a great pleasure |
| delighted.a | — | FN: filled with delight |
| demolished.a | — | FN: destroyed emotionally |
| depressed.a | — | FN: sad; low in spirits |
| desolate.a | — | COD: utterly wretched and unhappy. |
| despair.n | — | COD: the complete loss or absence of hope |
| despondency.n | — | FN: depression from loss of hope or courage. |
| despondent.a | — | COD: in low spirits from loss of hope or courage. |
| devastated.a | — | FN: overwhelmed by sorrow |
| disappointed.a | — | COD: sad or displeased because one's hopes or expectations have not been fulfilled. |
| disappointment.n | — | FN: a feeling of being disappointed |
| discomfited.a | — | FN: embarrassed or uneasy |
| discomfiture.n | — | FN: uneasiness or embarassment |
| disconcerted.a | — | FN: upset, disturbed and confused |
| disconcertion.n | — | FN: the state of being disconcerted |
| disconsolate.a | — | COD: very unhappy and unable to be comforted. |
| discouraged.a | — | FN: disheartened; depressed |
| discouragement.n | — | FN: a state of having been deprived of hope or courage. |
| disgruntled.a | — | COD: angry or dissatisfied. |
| disgruntlement.n | — | FN: the state of being disgruntled or discontented |
| disheartened.a | — | FN: dejected and without hope |
| dismay.n | — | COD: consternation and distress. |
| dismayed.a | — | FN: distressed |
| disorientation.n | — | FN: the state of being confused about one's position in the world. |
| disoriented.a | — | FN: experiencing confusion regarding position or location |
| displeased.a | — | FN: annoyed or upset |
| displeasure.n | — | COD: a feeling of annoyance or dissatisfaction. |
| disquiet.n | — | COD: a feeling of anxiety. |
| disquieted.a | — | FN: anxious |
| distress.n | — | COD: extreme anxiety or suffering. |
| distressed.a | — | FN: experiencing anxiety and suffering |
| downcast.a | — | COD: (of a person) feeling despondent. |
| downhearted.a | — | COD: discouraged; dejected. |
| ecstatic.a | — | FN: feeling great feelings of happiness and joy |
| elated.a | — | FN: extremely happy |
| elation.n | — | FN: a state of joyfulness and hapiness |
| embarrassed.a | — | FN: self-conscious and ashamed |
| embarrassment.n | — | FN: the state of being self-conscious and ill at ease |
| embittered.a | — | FN: filled with bitterness and resentfulness |
| enraged.a | — | FN: very angry. |
| exasperated.a | — | FN: filled with irritation or annoyance. |
| exasperation.n | — | FN: the state of being angry or irritated |
| excited.a | — | FN: filled with feelings of enthusiasm and eagerness |
| excitement.n | — | FN: a state of emotional arousal |
| exhilarated.a | — | FN: filled with feelings of excitement and enthusiasm |
| exhilaration.n | — | FN: the state of being excited and elated |
| fascinated.a | — | FN: attracted and interested |
| fed up.a | — | FN: dissatisfied as a result of having to endure for a long time. |
| fed-up.a | — | COD: annoyed or bored. |
| fine.a | — | FN: A sentient being wihtout any identified or identifiable detractors. |
| flabbergasted.a | — | FN: very surprisedand puzzled |
| flummoxed.a | — | FN: bewildered or perplexed |
| flustered.a | — | FN: agitated or confused |
| frightened.a | — | FN: scared or afraid |
| furious.a | — | COD: extremely angry. |
| fury.n | — | COD: extreme anger. |
| glee.n | — | COD: great delight |
| gleeful.a | — | COD: exuberantly or triumphantly joyful. |
| glum.a | — | COD: dejected; morose. |
| glumness.n | — | FN: being in a state of dejection |
| gratification.n | — | FN: the state of being pleased and satisfied |
| gratified.a | — | FN: filled with pleasure and satisfaction |
| grief-stricken.a | — | FN: full of grief |
| grief.n | — | COD: intense sorrow, especially caused by someone's death. |
| grim.a | — | FN: Seemingly hopeless, or without a conceivable positive outlook. |
| happy.a | — | COD: feeling or showing pleasure or contentment. |
| harried.a | — | FN: distubred or distressed |
| heartbreak.n | — | COD: overwhelming distress. |
| heartbroken.a | — | COD: suffering from overwhelming distress; very upset. |
| horrified.a | — | FN: shocked or dismayed. |
| horror.n | — | COD: an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust or intense dismay. |
| humiliated.a | — | FN: extremely embarassed |
| incensed.a | — | FN: very angry |
| inconsolable.a | — | COD: not able to be comforted or consoled. |
| indignant.a | — | FN: filled with annoyance at unfair treatment |
| infuriated.a | — | FN: filled with rage and anger |
| interest.n | — | COD: a quality exciting curiosity or holding the attention |
| irate.a | — | COD: extremely angry. |
| irked.a | — | FN: irritated |
| irritated.a | — | FN: annoyed, angered |
| jubilant.a | — | COD: happy and triumphant. |
| livid.a | — | COD: furiously angry |
| low-spirited.a | — | FN: sad and despondent |
| lugubrious.a | — | COD: mournful; sad and dismal. |
| mad.a | — | FN: slightly angry. |
| miffed.a | — | FN: offended or irritated |
| miserable.a | — | COD: wretchedly unhappy or uncomfortable. |
| misery.n | — | FN: A destitute or depressing situation. |
| mortification.n | — | FN: embarrassment or humiliation |
| mortified.a | — | FN: embarrassed, humiliated |
| mournful.a | — | FN: feeling or expressing grief or sadness |
| mourning.n | — | COD: the experience or expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died. |
| mystification.n | — | FN: the state of being bewildered of perplexed |
| mystified.a | — | FN: completely bewildered |
| nervous.a | — | FN: being apprehensive about something |
| nettled.a | — | FN: to be annoyed at someone or something |
| nonplussed.a | — | FN: flummoxed |
| offended.a | — | FN: filled with hurt, resentment or displeasure |
| ok.a | — | FN: A sentient being at peace with itself |
| outrage.n | — | FN: anger or disgust |
| overjoyed.a | — | COD: extremely happy |
| overwrought.a | — | COD: in a state of nervous excitement or anxiety. |
| peeved.a | — | FN: experiencing annoyance or resentment |
| perplexed.a | — | FN: baffled |
| perplexity.n | — | FN: the state of being puzzled or perplexed. |
| perturbed.a | — | FN: anxious and unsettled |
| petrified.a | — | FN: paralysed with fear |
| pleased.a | — | COD: feeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction. |
| puzzlement.n | — | FN: the state of being confused and bewildered |
| rattled.a | — | FN: worried, nervous or irritated |
| relaxed.a | — | FN: feeling little tension or anxiety; calm and comfortable |
| resentful.a | — | COD: feeling bitterness |
| revolted.a | — | FN: filled with disgust and shock |
| revulsion.n | — | COD: a sense of disgust and loathing. |
| riled.a | — | FN: annoyed or irritated |
| ruffled.a | — | FN: disconcerted |
| sad.a | — | COD: feeling sorrow; unhappy. |
| saddened.a | — | FN: experiencing an increase in sadness |
| sadness.n | — | FN: the feeling of being sad |
| shocked.a | — | FN: filled with horror, surprise, or digust |
| sickened.a | — | FN: filled with revulsion and disgust |
| sore.a | — | COD: upset and angry. |
| sorrow.n | — | COD: a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment. |
| sorrowful.a | — | FN: full of sorrow |
| startled.a | — | FN: surprised and mildly alarmed |
| stressed.a | — | FN: experiencing stress and anxiety |
| stunned.a | — | FN: extremely shocked or astonished |
| stupefaction.n | — | FN: the state of being extremely astonished |
| stupefied.a | — | FN: astonished or astounded |
| sympathetic.a | — | COD: feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy. |
| sympathize.v | — | COD: feel or express sympathy. |
| sympathy.n | — | COD: feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune |
| terror-stricken.a | — | FN: filled with intense fear |
| thrilled.a | — | FN: filled with excitement |
| tormented.a | — | FN: experiencing severe distress |
| traumatised.a | — | FN: experiencing emotional stress |
| unsettled.a | — | FN: agitated or disturbed |
| unsympathetic.a | — | COD: not sympathetic. |
| upset.a | — | FN: to be angry or unhappy because of a certain situation |
| vexation.n | — | FN: the state of being vexed or annoyed |
| vexed.a | — | COD: annoyed or worried |
| woebegone.a | — | FN: strongly affected by woe |
| worried.a | — | FN: troubled or upset |
| wretched.a | — | COD: in a very unhappy or unfortunate state; miserable. |
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