Meaning category

Scottish words for mood and feelings

Emotional words are easy to mistranslate because tone and intensity matter. These entries distinguish annoyance, disappointment, pain, temper, and tears.

What this category clarifies

Emotional words are easy to mistranslate because tone and intensity matter. These entries distinguish annoyance, disappointment, pain, temper, and tears.

5 useful entries

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Meaning and examplesscunneredFed up, disgusted, tired of something, or strongly put off.Meaning and examplesguttedDeeply disappointed, upset, or devastated.Meaning and examplescrabbitBad-tempered, irritable, cross, or grumpy.Meaning and examplessairSore, painful, tender, severe, or badly.Meaning and examplesgreetTo cry or weep; also crying.