emotional or moral sensitivity ( especially in relation to personal principles or dignity); " the remark hurt his feelings"

Those affective states which can be experienced and have arousing and motivational properties.

Nice sensibilities.

I don't like to hurt the old chap's feelings – Skinner's Dress Suit by Henry Irving Dodge

He's so nice I wouldn't hurt his feelings for anything, but- it's such a bother! – Prudence of the Parsonage by Ethel Hueston

Leah instantly understood his feelings when, without waiting for the early breakfast, he prepared to go out. – The Children of the World by Paul Heyse

Besides, I will say for Calthea that her feelings are different from what I supposed they were. – The Squirrel Inn by Frank R. Stockton

That is a word, " darling," for giving feelings down the back. – Red Hair by Elinor Glyn

But perhaps, as thou art a Roumia, thou hast different feelings – The Golden Silence by C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson

She feared the anger of her father, and owed his feelings something as well. – Laramie Holds the Range by Frank H. Spearman

I understand a woman's feelings in such a matter. – When Egypt Went Broke by Holman Day

I trust your feelings are not cold also." – La Vendée An Historical Romance by Anthony Trollope

But you knew my promise, and did not let yourself see your own feelings – Father Stafford by Anthony Hope

Imagine his feelings when the latter said to him: " It is too late, Monsieur Dorsenne. – Cosmopolis, Complete by Paul Bourget Last Updated: March 3, 2009

It was with far different feelings he read the last part of the letter. – The Hero of Garside School by J. Harwood Panting

His feelings were not otherwise touched. – Archibald Malmaison by Julian Hawthorne

Their words only appeared fit for stirring up the enthusiasm of the crowds, and fortifying their will of sacrifice, because they gave expression to their feelings and prayers. – Fighting France by Stephane Lauzanne

It cost Clementina a good deal of trouble to answer him as she wished and not hurt his feelings – Entire PG Edition of The Works of William Dean Howells by William Dean Howells

But away with these feelings – The Young Duke by Benjamin Disraeli

But if people have feelings why should they be ashamed of them? – Audrey Craven by May Sinclair

He well knew how to work on his daughter's feelings and he did not spare her. – The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Volume I (of 2) by Florence A. Thomas Marshall

Each of the other men present wondered at that instant if Frank Armour would, or could, have said this with the same feelings two months before. – The Translation of a Savage, Complete by Gilbert Parker Last Updated: March 12, 2009

Well, Kate, I must say it's just like yourself, never thinking of your own feelings when you can save other people's. – Amos Huntingdon by T.P. Wilson