Plutchik's Wheel of Emotions
Robert Plutchik created a wheel of emotions in 1980 which consisted of 8 basic emotions and 8 advanced emotions each composed of 2 basic ones.
| Basic emotion | Basic opposite |
|---|---|
| Joy | Sadness |
| Trust | Disgust |
| Fear | Anger |
| Surprise | Anticipation |
| Sadness | Joy |
| Disgust | Trust |
| Anger | Fear |
| Anticipation | Surprise |
| Human feelings (results of emotions) | Feelings | Opposite |
|---|---|---|
| Optimism | Anticipation + Joy | Disappointment |
| Love | Joy + Trust | Remorse |
| Submission | Trust + Fear | Contempt |
| Awe | Fear + Surprise | Aggression |
| Disappointment | Surprise + Sadness | Optimism |
| Remorse | Sadness + Disgust | Love |
| Contempt | Disgust + Anger | Submission |
| Aggression | Anger + Anticipation | Awe |
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