Of all the emotions you can have, “empty” may be one of the most uncomfortable, because to feel empty is to feel incomplete. It's the sense of something absent or missing inside you, of being different, set apart, alone, lacking, numb. Empty tells you that something vital is missing inside you, something you need for happiness and fulfillment. Picture a wall inside you. 8 Signs That You Feel EmptinessAt times, you feel physically empty inside.