Adjectives ending in -ed and -ing (complete list!)
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When you add -ed or -ing to a verb, you can form adjectives. Here are some examples to help you understand better:
Verb: to interest
- interested
- interesting
Verb: to tire
- tired
- tiring
Adjectives ending per -ed are past participles. They have a passive sense, the action is suffered:
- Kevin is bored.
- I am frightened.
Adjectives ending with -ing are present participants. They have an active sense, they produce a reaction:
- The view is amazing.
- Snakes are frightening.
The list of the most common English adjectives ending in -ed and -ing:
| Adjectives ending in -ed | Adjectives ending in -ing |
| aggravated | aggravating |
| alarmed | alarming |
| amazed | amazing |
| amused | amusing |
| annoyed | annoying |
| astonished | astonishing |
| astounded | astounding |
| bewildered | bewildering |
| bored | boring |
| captivated | captivating |
| challenged | challenging |
| charmed | charming |
| comforted | comforting |
| concerned | concerning |
| confused | confusing |
| convinced | convincing |
| depressed | depressing |
| devastated | devastating |
| disappointed | disappointing |
| discouraged | discouraging |
| disgusted | disgusting |
| distressed | distressing |
| disturbed | disturbing |
| embarrassed | embarrassing |
| enchanted | enchanting |
| encouraged | encouraging |
| energised | energising |
| entertained | entertaining |
| exasperated | exasperating |
| excited | exciting |
| exhausted | exhausting |
| fascinated | fascinating |
| flattered | flattering |
| frightened | frightening |
| frustrated | frustrating |
| fulfilled | fulfilling |
| gratified | gratifying |
| horrified | horrifying |
| humiliated | humiliating |
| inspired | inspiring |
| insulted | insulting |
| interested | interesting |
| intrigued | intriguing |
| irritated | irritating |
| moved | moving |
| mystified | mystifying |
| overwhelmed | overwhelming |
| perplexed | perplexing |
| perturbed | perturbing |
| pleased | pleasing |
| puzzled | puzzling |
| relaxed | relaxing |
| satisfied | satisfying |
| shocked | shocking |
| sickened | sickening |
| soothed | soothing |
| surprised | surprising |
| tempted | tempting |
| terrified | terrifying |
| threatened | threatening |
| thrilled | thrilling |
| tired | tiring |
| touched | touching |
| troubled | troubling |
| unnerved | unnerving |
| unsettled | unsettling |
| worried | worrying |
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