Naming the Emotions We Cannot Explain

John Koenig created a dictionary filled with words for feelings that have never had a name. He invents these terms using ancient roots to describe the complex, unspoken moments of our daily human lives.

Have you ever felt a specific sadness or joy that you couldn't quite describe? Koenig hunts down these elusive emotions and gives them a formal identity through his project. By blending Latin, Greek, and Germanic roots, he creates words that sound ancient yet capture modern experiences perfectly. It is a beautiful attempt to expand our emotional vocabulary beyond what we currently know.