making you feel bad
- guiltyResponsible for wrongdoing
- ashamedFeeling guilt and disgrace
- humiliatedMade to feel worthless
- embarrassedSelf-consciously uncomfortable
- worthlessLacking any value
inadequate · belittled · criticized · shamed · insulted · degraded · hurt · wounded · rejected · dismissed · mocked · ridiculed · put-down · crushed · deflated · stung · bruised · tearful
emotional effect
making you feel baduplifting
Emotionally encouraging
gladdening · delighting · elating · exhilarating · pleasing
self-perception impact
making you feel badvalidating
Confirming truth or accuracy
affirming · empowering · encouraging · praising · complimenting
comfort level
making you feel badcomforting
Giving emotional ease
soothing · reassuring · calming · consoling · relaxing