Eunoia

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Word Definition Language Tags Audio
Hüzün Originally pain and sorrow over a loss, but also can mean melancholy associated with a sense of failure in life and a gloomy feeling that things will likely get worse. Turkish adverse emotion
Lus Desire, craving; greed; fancy, cupidity; inclination, tendency. Afrikaans adverse
Wegbier A beer you're having on your way somewhere (i.e. a party) German friends event food
Viraag The emotional pain felt from being away from the person you love Hindi emotion love connection
Formacja A state of mind and its own culture of a generation Polish society change
Yoisho A word without meaning, said when flopping into a chair after a hard day at work or lifting a heavy bag. Japanese event physical work
Kucir A tuft of hair left to grow on top of an otherwise bald head Indonesian physical change
Saper vivere The ability to handle people and situations with charm, diplomacy and verve; cf. savior faire (French). Italian friends attribute
Sielvartas Literal translation as “soul tumbling” used as grief or resentment Lithuanian adverse thinking emotion
Wabi-sabi Finding beauty within the imperfections of life and peacefully accepting the natural cycle of growth and decay. Japanese beauty awareness
Karelu The mark left on the skin by wearing something tight Tulu physical
Engili (ఎంగిలి) Having contacted another's mouth directly or indirectly via hand or utensil that is not fit for consumption. Telugu adverse food
Jayus A joke that is so unfunny (or told so badly) that you just have to laugh. Indonesian funny
Mono no aware The bittersweetness of a brief and grading moment of transcendent beauty. Japanese beauty
Ja nee Directly "Yes, No", but often used when there is nothing else to say, or one is stumped. Afrikaans confusion
Lítost Sate of agony and torment created by the sudden sight of one’s own misery. Czech adverse awareness fate
Kyoiku mama A mother who relentlessly pushes her children toward academic achievement Japanese family work growth
Oneirataxia The inability to distinguish between fantasy and reality English awareness feeling
Bayanihan Mutual cooperation; when a burden is shared together with a positive attitude with a sense of camaraderie, the burden feels lighter. Tagalog community positive
Gogo It can mean desire, want, spirit or soul, but mainly it's a concept that explains the will of the soul. Basque feeling
Onsra That bittersweet feeling of loving for the last time; the feeling when you already know that a love won't last Boro love fate emotion
Ikigai A reason for being; the thing that gets you up in the morning. Japanese growth happiness
sobremesa After-dinner conversation Spanish food friends
Załatwić To make something which is very complicated somehow simpler in an entrepreneurial and cheeky way Polish creative action
Dadirri Inner, deep listening and quiet, still awareness out of respect. Ngangiwumirr awareness
Kilig It is the sudden feeling of an inexplicable joy one gets when something romantic or idealistic occurs; butterflies. Tagalog feeling love connection
Pole Sorry; can also express empathy and understanding. Swahili thinking life
Kummerspeck Weight you gain because you're unhappy ("sorrow bacon") German food adverse habits
Solvegg Literally means sun wall; to find a sunny spot during winter time where you can sit down and enjoy the warmth of the sun Norwegian feeling nature
Eunoirophrenia The peace of mind that comes with having pleasant dreams. Greek feeling positive




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