Abstract Nouns
What are abstract nouns? You probably can recall
that nouns are words that name people, animals,
places, things, and ideas. Here, we’ll define
abstract nouns, provide abstract noun examples,
and give you the information you need for using an
abstract noun to write interesting sentences.
What are Abstract Nouns
Abstract nouns are words that name things that
are not concrete. Your five physical senses cannot
detect an abstract noun – you can’t see it, smell
it, taste it, hear it, or touch it. In essence, an
abstract noun is a quality, a concept, an idea, or
maybe even an event.
Abstract nouns and concrete nouns are
usually defined in terms of one another.
Something that is abstract exists only in the mind,
while something that is concrete can be
interacted with in a physical way.
Qualities, relationships, theories, conditions,
and states of being are some examples of the
types of things abstract nouns define.
Abstract Noun Examples
Feelings
States
Emotions
Qualities
Concepts
Ideas
Events
Anxiety
Being
Anger
Beauty
Charity
Beliefs
Adventure
Confusion
Chaos
Despair
Beauty
Comfort
Communicatio
n
Birthday
Fear
Freedom
Happiness
Brilliance
Culture
Curiosity
Career
Pain
Liberty
Hate
Courage
Deceit
Democracy
Childhood
Pleasure
Luxury
Indifference
Dedication
Energy
Friendship
Death
Satisfaction
Misery
Joy
Determination
Failure
Interest
Future
Sensitivity
Nervousness
Grief
Generosity
Faith
Knowledge
Holiday
Stress
Openness
Love
Honesty
Motivation
Thought
Life
Sympathy
Peace
Sadness
Patience
Opportunity
Sacrifice
Marriage
Warmth
Pessimism
Sorrow
Trust
What Is a Concrete Noun?
A concrete noun is a noun that can be
identified through one of the five
senses (taste, touch, sight, hearing, or
smell). Consider the examples below: