tertiary · Rejected

Defective

Part of the ADHD Emotion Wheel

What is Defective?

You fear there is something fundamentally wrong with you.

When you might feel defective

Defective is a specific form of ashamed, which itself is a type of rejected. You might experience this feeling in situations where rejected is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define defective.

Emotional Hierarchy

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Related Emotions

Stung

A comment or tone lands sharply and feels more painful than expected....

Wounded

You feel emotionally bruised and sensitive after perceived disapproval....

Embarrassed

You feel exposed or judged and want to hide or withdraw....

Left Out

You feel excluded from connection, support, or belonging....

Unwanted

You interpret distance as evidence that you do not matter....

Guarded

You protect yourself quickly to avoid more emotional pain....

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