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4830035055AcerbicBitter or stinging0
4830035056ArdentEnthusiastic or passionate1
4830035057AmbivalentHaving mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.2
4830035058BefuddledConfused or perplexed3
4830035059BelligerentHostile or aggressive4
4830035060CandidOpen and honest—blunt5
4830035061CapriciousGiven to whims (thus changing one's mind or mood easily)6
4830035062CynicalGiven to one's own interests; distrustful of human society7
4830035063DiffidentModest or shy because of a lack of confidence8
4830035064DogmaticStubborn; unwilling to change one's mind (in terms of principles)9
4830035065DisparagingExpressing the opinion that someone or something is of little worth10
4830035066DidacticInstructional11
4830035067EarnestSincere and intense conviction (serious)12
4830035068EffusiveExpressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.13
4830035069EruditeHaving or showing great knowledge or learning.14
4830035070EvasiveTending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, esp. by responding only indirectly.15
4830035071FacetiousTreating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor;16
4830035072FlippantNot showing a serious or respectful attitude17
4830035073InaneSilly; stupid18
4830035074IncredulousDisbelieving; skeptical19
4830035075LackadaisicalLacking energy or enthusiasm20
4830035076LoathingDeep seated hatred21
4830035077LugubriousLooking or sounding sad and dismal.22
4830035078NarcissisticVanity; self-love; self-absorption23
4830035079NostalgicA longing for the past (like Grandma's cookies)24
4830035080PensiveReflecting deep or serious thought.25
4830035081PedanticOverly concerned with minute details or rules; nit-picky; fussy; meticulous (this word is often used as a negative conntation26
4830035082PatronizingTreat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.27
4830035083PompousAffectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important.28
4830035084PejorativeExpressing contempt or disapproval.29
4830035085PragmaticDealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations30
4830035086SuperciliousBehaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others.31
4830035087TranquilFree from disturbance; calm.32
4830035088Terseto the point; abrupt33
4830035089Vitriolicbitter criticism or malice34
4830035090Diatribea forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something35
4830035091Pretentiousattempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed36
4830035092Poignantevoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.37
4830035093Ambiguousunclear or inexact because a choice between alternatives has not been made.38
4830035094Sanguineoptimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation; of the color red (blood)39
4830035095accusingCharging one with the fault, offense, or crime40
4830035096apatheticNot interested or concerned; indifferent or unresponsive41
4830035097apprehensiveUneasy or fearful about something that might happen42
4830035098belligerantOf warlike character; aggressively hostile; bellicose43
4830035099benevolentCharacterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings44
4830035100candidFrank; outspoken; open and sincere45
4830035101cynicalDistrusting or disparaging the motives of others46
4830035102dejectedDepressed in spirits; disheartened; low-spirited47
4830035103earnestSerious in intention, purpose, or effort; sincerely zealous48
4830035104exuberantEffusively and almost uninhibitedly enthusiastic; lavishly abundant; abounding in vitality49
4830035105incredulousNot credulous; disinclined or indisposed to believe; skeptical50
4830035106jubilantShowing great joy, satisfaction, or triumph; rejoicing; exultant51
4830035107malevolentWishing evil or harm to another or others; showing ill will; ill-disposed; malicious52
4830035108moroseGloomily or sullenly ill-humored, as a person or mood53
4830035109nostalgicExperiencing or exhibiting a sentimental or wistful yearning for the happiness felt in a former place, time, or situation54
4830035110patronizingDisplaying or indicative of an offensively condescending manner55
4830035111pessimisticPertaining to or characterized by pessimism (the tendency to see, anticipate, or emphasize only bad or undesirable outcomes, results, conditions, problems, etc.); gloomy56
4830035112pretentiouscharacterized by assumption of dignity or importance, especially when exaggerated or undeserved57
4830035113reminiscentawakening memories of something similar; suggestive58
4830035114solemngrave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood59
4830035115superficialbeing at, on, or near the surface (in terms of details and depth of understanding)60
4830035116vengefuldesiring or seeking vengeance (infliction of injury, harm, humiliation, or the like, on a person by another who has been harmed by that person); vindictive61
4830035117whimsicalgiven to whimsy or fanciful notions; capricious62
4830035118wrathfulvery angry; ireful; full of wrath (strong, stern, or fierce anger; deeply resentful indignation)63
4830035119zealousardently active, devoted, or diligent; full of, characterized by, or due to zeal (fervor for a person, cause, or object)64
4830035120melancholictending to depress the spirits; saddened65
4830035121banteringto speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner66
4830035122flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness67
4830035123callousnot feeling or showing any concern about the problems or suffering of other people68
4830035124ferventexhibiting or marked by great intensity of feeling69
4830035125ribaldcharacterized by or using coarse indecent humor70
4830035126staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint71
4830035127obsequiouscharacterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning72
4830035128didacticintended for instruction; designed or intended to teach people something73
4830035129drollhaving a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality; amusing in an odd way74
4830035130admiringto regard with wonder, pleasure, or approval75
4830035131ashamedcharacterized by embarrassment or showing regret76
4830035132bittershowing strong hostility or resentment toward a subject77
4830035133coldcharacterized by a lack of or no emotion toward a subject78
4830035134contemplativeshowing full or deep consideration; deep reflection79
4830035135dramaticsounding overly emotional that is often perceived as obnoxious80
4830035136forebodinga strong inner feeling or notion of a future misfortune or evil81
4830035137forthrightbeing straight to the point; frank; direct; candid82
4830035138hopefulexpressing optimism or faith; showing promise regarding something or someone83
4830035139impassionedfilled with intense feeling or passion towards something or someone84
4830035140instructiveserving to inform; conveying knowledge or information; enlightening85
4830035141ironicexpressing feelings opposite of those intended86
4830035142judgmentaltending to make moral evaluations87
4830035143outragedcharacterized by a powerful feeling of resentment or anger aroused by something perceived as an injury, insult, or injustice88
4830035144passivecharacterized by a lack of reaction to something that might be expected to produce manifestations of an emotion or feeling89
4830035145reverentcharacterized by a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; deeply respectful90
4830035146skepticalhaving an attitude of doubt91
4830035147soothingcreating tranquility, calm, ease, or comfort92
4830035148sympatheticsharing the feelings of another, especially in sorrow or trouble; characterized by compassion93
4830035149tragicextremely mournful, melancholic, or pathetic94
4830035150compassionatefeeling or showing sympathy and concern for others95
4830035151pleadingthe act of asking for something in a serious or emotional way96
4830035152resignedhaving accepted something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about97
4830035153elatedvery happy and excited; in high spirits98
4830035154affectionatereadily feeling or showing fondness or tenderness99
4830035155agitatedfeeling excited, troubled, or nervous100
4830035156distressedsuffering from great pain, anxiety, or sorrow101
4830035157formalmarked by rigid custom or ceremony; uptight102
4830035158quarrelsomeinclined to be argumentative or disagreeable103
4830035159wrysarcastically ironic or amusing104
4830035160brashconfident or aggressive in usually a rude or unpleasant way105
4830035161amiabledisplaying a friendly or pleasant manner106
4830035162condemnatoryexpressing strong disapproval or criticism107
4830035163causticvery hash and critical108
4830035164bewilderedto be perplexed or confused by someone or something109
4830035165frivoloussilly and not serious; not important; not deserving serious intention110
4830035166ecstaticvery happy or excited111
4830035167scornfulfilled with or showing contempt112
4830035168tauntinga sarcastic challenge or insult; saying insulting things to someone in order to make that person angry113
4830035169wistfulhaving or showing sad thoughts and feelings about something that you want to have or do114
4830035170tolerantwilling to accept feelings, habits, or beliefs that are different from your own115
4830035171pompoushaving or exhibiting self-importance; arrogant116
4830035172insolentrude or impolite; having or showing a lack of respect for other people117
4830035173haughtyhaving or showing great pride in oneself and disdain, contempt, or scorn for others118
4830035174indignantfeeling or showing anger because of something that is unfair or wrong; very angry119
4830035175irreverentlacking proper respect or seriousness for someone or something that is usually treated with respect120
4830035176sentimentalhaving or showing tender, gentle, or delicate feelings or emotions (e.g. love, sadness, etc.) rather than reason or thought; appealing to emotions especially in an excessive way121
4830035177detachednot emotional; not influenced by emotions or personal interest122
4830035178urgentvery important and needing immediate attention123
4830035179disdainfulfeeling strong dislike or disapproval of something or someone you think does not deserve respect124
4830035180admonitorygiving or conveying a warning or reprimand125
4830035181facetioustreating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant126
4830035182cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger; hot-tempered; irritable127
4830035183inflammatoryarousing or intended to arouse anger, disorder, violence, or tumult128
4830035184poignantevoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; designed to make an impression; pleasurably stimulating129
4830035185inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation; inclined to ask questions; inordinately or improperly curious about the affairs of others130
4830035186baffledto be completely confused or puzzled131
4830035187surlyrude or unfriendly; menacing or threatening in appearance; irritably sullen and churlish in mood or manner132
4830035188objectivebased on facts rather than feelings or opinions; not influenced by feelings133
4830035189authoritativehaving or showing impressive knowledge about a subject; having the confident quality of someone who is respected or obeyed by other people134

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