tertiary · Rejected

Wounded

Part of the ADHD Emotion Wheel

What is Wounded?

You feel emotionally bruised and sensitive after perceived disapproval.

When you might feel wounded

Wounded is a specific form of hurt, 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 wounded.

Emotional Hierarchy

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Use our free interactive feeling wheel to explore wounded and discover related emotions.

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Related Emotions

Stung

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

Embarrassed

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

Defective

You fear there is something fundamentally wrong with you....

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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