signposts the direct way to pleasure versus frustration

pleasure satisfaction enjoyment desire excitement gratification contentment happiness fulfillment elation thrill cheerfulness joy enthusiasm exhilaration exultation joviality gladness euphoria buoyancy optimism triumph victory vs annoyance disappointment discouragement dissatisfaction irritation discontent vexation dejection chagrin anger resentment misery gloom sadness despondency unhappiness hopelessness defeat failure downfall letdown distress german