Eunoia

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Word Definition Language Tags Audio
Xeitoso Something well done or someone who does some particular thing well. Also someone who looks put together. A person has (or has not) "xeito" (is "xeitoso", or not) at doing something when he does something properly. Galician character
Hoʻoponopono Mutual forgiveness. Hawaiian connection character emotion
Jugaad (जुगाड) the ability to 'make do' or 'get by'. Hindi life
Unglücksrabe An unlucky person (literally: Raven with bad luck) German luck adverse
Bohereen A tight, single lane country lane Irish explore physical
Hissikablelvuku To sense something before it actually happens Turkish fate time
Sgriob The itchiness of the upper lip just before taking a sip of whisky Irish physical food
Erkelmek Teasing someone with repeating what they say Nogay interaction funny
Nementia Feeling nervous or anxious in your own skin English feeling adverse
Kaapshljmurslis The feeling of being cramped on public transportation Latvian stress physical
Recherché Rare, exotic, unusual; not understood or appreciated by many people. French beauty attribute
Chingada An imaginary, horrible place where you send all those who annoy you Spanish funny adverse character
Kuidare To eat yourself into backruptcy Japanese food funny
Nja Combining no (nej) and yes (ja); neither yes or no (or both yes and no); expressing uncertainty. Swedish measurement
Dépayser Disorientation; not necessarily unpleasant (e.g., a pleasant sense of strangeness from being in a foreign country). French change feeling
Salām (سلام) Peace, harmony, wholeness, prosperity, welfare and tranquillity; used also as a greeting/parting salutation. Arabic positive
Khaste Nabashid (خسته نباشید) "I hope that you are not tired" Persian society work
Koev li halev (כואב לי הלב) Literally "my head hurts", but used to convey empathy for someone's suffering Yiddish empathy connection
Consuegro Father in law of your son Spanish family
Altschmerz Weariness with the same old issues that you've always had - the same boring flaws and anxieties that you've been gnawing for years. German adverse growth attribute
Gulugulu The sound of a pitcher filling with water Tulu physical sound
Ngaobera A slight inflammation of the throat caused by screaming too much Pascuense adverse action health
Ayurnamat The philosophy that there is no point in worrying about events that cannot be changed Inuktitut philosophy
Morriña Nostalgia that you feel when you are far from home Galician feeling awareness life
Werifesteria To wander longingly through the forest in search of mystery English nature explore
La douleur exquise The pain that comes from wanting someone you can’t have French feeling awareness love
Istories me arkoudes Literal: 'stories with bears'; stories that are so crazy, they can't be true Greek extreme funny
Sehnsucht Thoughts and feelings about all facets of life that are unfinished or imperfect, paired with a yearning for ideal alternative experiences. German philosophy reflection
Redamancy The act of loving the one who loves you; a returned love in full English love emotion
Kweesten Inviting a lover into your bed for some pillow talk Dutch love action event




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