intended for instruction | ||
lacking confidence | ||
expressing narrow ideas of little importance | ||
extremely objective and realistic | ||
critical of what is generally respected or accepted | ||
negative; distrusting | ||
expressing vigor and energy | ||
extremely bold or daring | ||
patronizing | ||
Showing disrespect | ||
devoted, enthusiastic, passionate | ||
expressing sharpness or arrogance | ||
lacking reserve; excessive emotional expression | ||
separated, uninterested | ||
to treat with ridicule | ||
Compassionate, kind, affectionate | ||
Longing for the past | ||
Depressing, mournful | ||
strong emotions or feelings toward a person place or thing | ||
fancy, imaginary | ||
Flattering, praising | ||
arousing anger and passion | ||
not meant to be taken seriouslyor literally | ||
disrespectful; lacking seriousness | ||
Good humored, playful conversation | ||
expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust | ||
overly concerned with small details especially in teaching | ||
showing sympathy | ||
unbiased; fair | ||
bitter, scornful | ||
quarrelsome | ||
carefree | ||
based on facts; uninfluenced by personal feelings | ||
expressing mourn or gloom in an exaggerated manner | ||
expressing sorrow | ||
ostentatious | ||
boring; without interesting or distinct qualities | ||
expressing goodwill or kind feelings | ||
straight forward | ||
Ridiculing a hero | ||
Full or play or fun | ||
requiring immediate action or attention | ||
to hold back | ||
annoyed; irritated | ||
negative | ||
boldly rude or disrespectful | ||
informal | ||
Snobby |
AP English Tone Words
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