Relief | noun | re·​lief | \ ri-ˈlēf\

: removal or lightening of something oppressive, painful, or distressing

1. The easing of a pain, distress, or anxiety.
2. Something that alleviates pain, distress, or anxiety.

Relief is a positive emotion experienced when something unpleasant, painful or distressing has not happened or has come to an end.

Relief is often accompanied with a sigh, which signals emotional transition. People from all over the world can recognise sighs with relief, and judge relief to be a fundamental emotion.