Abstract Nouns Examples

Remember that a noun is the word for a person, place, or thing.

There is also another type of noun-an idea. Abstract nouns are nouns that are not concrete things. You can't hold them or touch them, but they are "ideas". Abstract nouns are words for ideas, feelings, or experiences.

Love-Love is a wonderful thing!

Peace-Let there be peace on Earth.

Fear-I was full of fear.

Freedom-Freedom is important to people in the United States.

Dream-I had a dream last night.

Anger-His anger caused him to yell.

Joy-Her face was full of joy.

Misery-I could feel the misery in his frown.

Friendship-Our friendship has lasted for many years.

Pride-Do you feel the pride?

Famous Quotations with Abstract Nouns

"I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed." Martin Luther King, Jr.

"Love is patient; Love is kind." 1 Corinthians; The Bible

"There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism." Alexander Hamilton