In the vast spectrum of human emotion, there are subtle feelings that often escape definition. These 23 terms – some real, some coined by John Koenig in The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows – help us name what would otherwise remain silent truths within our hearts.
Here are the emotions, explained in depth and accompanied by real-life examples that everyone can relate to. 1. Sonder – The realization that everyone has a complex story That moment when you notice a stranger and suddenly realize their life is just as rich and intricate as your own.
Example: You’re sitting on a bus, watching a woman reading a book, and suddenly think: “She has dreams, fears, memories… just like me.” 2.
Rubatosis – The unsettling awareness of your own heartbeat When you become hyper-aware of your pulse, and it feels inescapable.
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