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Thoughts & Inner Reactions

Subtle ways to show what a character is feeling

Thinking

He paused, thinking.

Considering

She considered his words.

Confusion

Confusion crossed his face.

Surprise

Surprise flashed across her face.

Shock

He stared at her in shock.

Realization

Realization dawned on her.

Doubt

Doubt flickered in his eyes.

Suspicion

Suspicion crept into her expression.

Curiosity

Curiosity sparked in his eyes.

Interest

His attention sharpened.

Nervousness

Nervousness showed in her movements.

Anxiety

Anxiety tightened his expression.

Embarrassment

Embarrassment crept across her face.

Shyness

She became suddenly shy.

Guilt

Guilt weighed on him.

Regret

Regret flickered across her face.

Relief

Relief washed over him.

Disappointment

Disappointment settled over her expression.

Sadness

Sadness lingered in his eyes.

Hurt

His expression tightened with hurt.

Anger

Anger flashed in her eyes.

Frustration

Frustration showed in his expression.

Irritation

Irritation flickered across her face.

Fear

Fear flashed across his face.

Worry

Worry creased her forehead.

Jealousy

A flicker of jealousy crossed his face.

Longing

Longing lingered in her gaze.

Affection

Affection softened his expression.

Love

Something warm passed through his eyes.

Trust

She relaxed around him.

Acceptance

He seemed to accept it quietly.

Hold Emotion Back

She kept her expression carefully neutral.

Mask Emotion

He masked his reaction quickly.

Second Thoughts

She seemed to reconsider.

Make a Decision

Something settled in his expression.

Determination

Determination hardened her expression.

Inner Conflict

Conflict flickered across his face.