Exactly what is emotional intelligence? Researchers identify emotions into eight families; These are:

Anger – outrage, indignation, annoyance, irritability, hostility

Sadness- grief, loneliness, despair, depression, self pity, sorrow

Fear- nervousness, dread, fright, panic, apprehension, wariness

Enjoyment- happiness, delight, pride, thrill, satisfaction, rapture

Love- friendliness, kindness, affinity, adoration, respect, acceptance

Surprise- shock, astonishment, wonder, amazement, unexpectedness

Disgust – contempt, disdain, aversion, distaste, revulsion

Shame- embarrassment, regret, guilt, humiliation