2.85 form and meaning

Like other adjectives referring to feelings, these adjectives are often used to describe the expression, voice, or manner of the person affected, instead of referring directly to that person.

• ...her big blue frightened eyes.
• She could hear his agitated voice.
• ...his lazy walk and bored air.

2.86

Here is a list of qualitative '-ed' adjectives which have a similar meaning to the most common meaning of the related verb:

• agitated, alarmed, amused, appalled, astonished, bored, confused, contented, delighted, depressed, deprived, disappointed, disgusted, disillusioned, distressed, embarrassed, excited, frightened, inhibited, interested, pleased, preoccupied, puzzled, satisfied, shocked, surprised, tired, troubled, worried

Here is a list of qualitative '-ed' adjectives which do not have a similar meaning to the usual meaning of the related verb:

• animated, attached, concerned, determined, disposed, disturbed, guarded, hurt, inclined, mixed, strained