emotional response
Feeling-based reaction
Use `emotional response` to describe how something affects your feelings in a thoughtful, clear way.
15초 만에
- A reaction based on feelings rather than pure logic.
- Commonly used to describe reactions to art, news, or people.
- A more sophisticated way to say 'how I felt'.
뜻
An emotional response is when your feelings take over after something happens. It is the way your heart or mind reacts before your logic has a chance to speak.
주요 예문
3 / 6Discussing a movie with a friend
I had a surprisingly strong emotional response to the ending.
I had a surprisingly strong feeling-based reaction to the ending.
A professional feedback session
We want to trigger a positive emotional response from our customers.
We want to trigger a positive feeling-based reaction from our customers.
Texting about a breakup
I'm still processing my emotional response to the news.
I'm still processing my feeling-based reaction to the news.
문화적 배경
The term gained massive popularity through the lens of 'Emotional Intelligence' in the 1990s. In Western cultures, discussing one's emotional response is seen as a sign of maturity and self-awareness. It reflects a shift from suppressing emotions to acknowledging them as natural biological signals.
Pair it with 'Trigger'
We often say something 'triggered' an emotional response. It makes you sound very fluent!
Don't over-analyze
If you use this for every tiny feeling (like liking a coffee), you might sound a bit too clinical or dramatic.
15초 만에
- A reaction based on feelings rather than pure logic.
- Commonly used to describe reactions to art, news, or people.
- A more sophisticated way to say 'how I felt'.
What It Means
An emotional response is simply how you feel about something. It is your gut reaction. Think of it as your heart’s first draft. When you hear good news, you smile. When you see a sad movie, you cry. These are all emotional responses. It is not about thinking or logic. It is about the raw energy of your feelings.
How To Use It
You use this phrase to describe reactions. It often acts as a noun in a sentence. You can have a strong emotional response or a delayed emotional response. It is very flexible. You can use it to talk about yourself. You can also use it to describe others. It sounds a bit more sophisticated than saying "I felt stuff." It helps you look at feelings from the outside.
When To Use It
Use it when discussing art, movies, or music. It is perfect for deep conversations with friends. Use it at work when explaining why a project matters. It works well when you are being honest. For example, "I had a huge emotional response to that song." It shows you are self-aware. It is great for heart-to-heart chats over coffee.
When NOT To Use It
Avoid it during very cold, technical discussions. Do not use it if you are being purely logical. If you are calculating taxes, don't mention your emotional response. It might sound a bit dramatic for tiny things. Don't use it for "I liked the sandwich." That is just a taste preference. Save it for things that actually touch your soul.
Cultural Background
In English-speaking cultures, we love analyzing our feelings. This phrase became popular with the rise of psychology. People want to understand why they feel things. It is very common in modern wellness culture. It suggests that feelings are valid data points. It is a bridge between the heart and the head.
Common Variations
You might hear gut reaction for something faster. Visceral response is used for very intense feelings. Knee-jerk reaction is used for something automatic and maybe thoughtless. Emotional response is the most balanced version. It is polite but still very deep. Use it to sound thoughtful and connected.
사용 참고사항
The phrase is neutral and safe for most contexts. Be careful not to sound like a robot by using it for every single emotion you have.
Pair it with 'Trigger'
We often say something 'triggered' an emotional response. It makes you sound very fluent!
Don't over-analyze
If you use this for every tiny feeling (like liking a coffee), you might sound a bit too clinical or dramatic.
The 'British' Factor
In the UK, people might use this phrase to avoid saying 'I was really upset' because it sounds more objective and less vulnerable.
예시
6I had a surprisingly strong emotional response to the ending.
I had a surprisingly strong feeling-based reaction to the ending.
Used here to show the movie touched the speaker deeply.
We want to trigger a positive emotional response from our customers.
We want to trigger a positive feeling-based reaction from our customers.
In business, this refers to branding and marketing impact.
I'm still processing my emotional response to the news.
I'm still processing my feeling-based reaction to the news.
A gentle way to say you are upset without being too messy.
My only emotional response to kittens is pure joy.
My only feeling-based reaction to kittens is pure joy.
Lighthearted use of a slightly formal term.
It was just an emotional response; I didn't mean what I said.
It was just a feeling-based reaction; I didn't mean what I said.
Used as an excuse for acting without thinking.
The abstract painting evoked a complex emotional response in me.
The abstract painting evoked a complex feeling-based reaction in me.
Standard way to discuss art appreciation.
셀프 테스트
Choose the best word to complete the phrase.
The charity's advertisement was designed to create an ___ response.
We need an adjective to describe the noun 'response'. 'Emotional' fits perfectly.
Complete the sentence based on the context of a sad story.
I couldn't help my ___ response when she told me the news; I started crying.
Crying is a classic example of a reaction based on feelings.
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시각 학습 자료
Formality of 'Emotional Response'
Talking to a sibling about a bad day.
I had a weird emotional response to that.
Discussing a book in a club.
The book triggered a strong emotional response.
Psychology paper or marketing meeting.
The subject exhibited a muted emotional response.
Where to use 'Emotional Response'
Art Gallery
Reacting to a painting.
Therapy
Explaining your feelings.
Marketing
Designing a catchy ad.
Friendship
Sharing how a gift felt.
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문It is just a fancy way to say 'how you feel' after something happens. For example, I had a strong emotional response to the movie means the movie made me feel a lot.
Yes, a 'response' implies that something caused it. A feeling can just happen, but an emotional response is a reaction to a specific event.
Absolutely. It is a professional way to talk about feelings. You could say, The team had a positive emotional response to the new office.
It is neutral. You can use it with your best friend or your boss. It works everywhere!
That is a very deep, physical feeling, like a 'gut punch.' Use visceral when the feeling is so strong you feel it in your body.
Yes, it can be negative. You might have an emotional response of anger, sadness, or fear.
You can say something evokes an emotional response. For example, The music evokes a sad emotional response.
They are almost identical. Response sounds slightly more thoughtful, while reaction sounds a bit more sudden.
This means the person didn't show much feeling. It is common in medical or psychological contexts.
Yes! If you win the lottery, your emotional response would be extreme excitement.
관련 표현
Visceral reaction
A deep, instinctive feeling in the body.
Gut feeling
An immediate intuition or reaction without logic.
Knee-jerk reaction
An automatic response made without thinking.
Affective state
A very formal, scientific way to describe a person's mood.
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