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Kaddenwananna – Do you speak English Alpha 7 Day Program

List of Abstract Nouns


Abstract nouns refer to intangible things like feelings, ideas, concepts, and qualities. Love, curiosity,
grief, chaos, and friendship are all abstract nouns. These nouns can’t be felt with the senses, but you
know they’re there — and you probably use them every day.

Abstract Nouns That Show Human Qualities

When you’re describing someone as brave or envious, you use adjectives. But the noun forms of these
words, bravery and envy, are abstract nouns.

awe
brilliance
charity
confidence
curiosity
ego
envy
fear
graciousness
helplessness
hope
infatuation
intelligence
love
patience
sanity
sensitivity
stupidity
tolerance
weakness
beauty
brutality
coldness
contentment
dedication
elegance
evil
generosity
hatred
honesty
humility
insanity
jealousy
loyalty
perseverance

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self-control
sophistication
sympathy
trust
wisdom
bravery
calmness
compassion
courage
determination
enthusiasm
faithfulness
goodness
helpfulness
honor
humor
integrity
kindness
maturity
power
self-discipline
strength
talent
warmth
wit

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Abstract Nouns That Show Emotions

You can also use abstract nouns to name the way a person feels.

adoration
anxiety
delight
disbelief
friendship
joy
pride
romance
silliness
tiredness
amazement
apprehension
despair
excitement
grief
misery
relaxation
sadness
sorrow
uncertainty
anger
clarity
disappointment
fascination
happiness
pleasure
relief
satisfaction
surprise
worry

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Abstract Nouns That Show Concepts and Ideas

Words like independence and democracy represent much more than the letters that spell them out.

adventure
crime
experience
forgiveness
idea
impression
information
law
loss
mercy
opportunism
patriotism
reality
unemployment
communication
dictatorship
failure
fragility
idiosyncrasy
improvement
justice
liberty
luck
motivation
opportunity
peace
redemption
victory
consideration
education
faith
government
imagination
inflation
knowledge
life
luxury
need
parenthood
poverty
truth
wealth

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More Examples of Abstract Nouns

Some abstract nouns are too difficult to categorize

ability
chaos
deceit
dream
favoritism
hearsay
movement
peculiarity
rumor
sleep
thought
artistry
comfort
dexterity
energy
gossip
laughter
omen
principle
service
speculation
thrill
belief
death
disturbance
enhancement
grace
memory
opinion
reason
shock
submission
wish

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Examples of Abstract Nouns in Sentences

Once you know how to identify abstract nouns, you’ll find that you use them all the time. Examples of
sentences with abstract nouns include:

 The education of children should be our highest priority.

 Never change your principles.

 Childhood memories are sources of great joy.

 I don’t have enough energy to start my homework now.

 Did you hear the rumor going around the office?

 With some self-discipline, you’ll be a black belt someday.

 Knowledge and wisdom go hand in hand.

 Claire and Lori have enjoyed a 50-year friendship.

 In my opinion, this restaurant is overpriced.

 If you don’t tell the truth in court, you’re breaking the law.

Abstract Nouns in Quotes

There are abstract nouns everywhere you look — even in some of the most famous quotes in history.
For example:

 “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” - Martin Luther King, Jr.

 “Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice.” - Nelson Mandela

 “I do not think that there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality
of perseverance. It overcomes almost everything, even nature.” - John D. Rockefeller

 “Justice means minding one's own business and not meddling with other men's concerns.”
- Plato

 “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.”
- Albert Einstein

 ““The tyranny of some is possible only through the cowardice of others.” - José Rizal

 “What light is to the eyes — what air is to the lungs — what love is to the heart, liberty is to the
soul of man.” - Robert Green Ingersoll

 “Anger is the enemy of non-violence and pride is a monster that swallows it up.” - Mahatma
Gandhi

 “By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second,
by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.” - Confucius

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