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7504304748cynicalbelieving that people act only out of selfish motives; bitterly pessimistic0
7504304749defensiveProtecting oneself from something.1
7504304750defiantBoldly resistant or challenging2
7504304751demeaningcausing someone to lose their dignity and the respect of others; degrading3
7504304752derisiveexpressing contempt or ridicule; mocking4
7504304753detachedImpartial, disinterested; unconcerned, distant, aloof5
7504304754dignifiedworthy of respect6
7504304755dishearteningdiscouraging7
7504304756disparagingdisapproving; belittle8
7504304757docileEasy to teach or manage; obedient9
7504304758dogmaticdictatorial in one's opinions; stubborn10
7504304759earnestSerious and sincere11
7504304760egotisticalexcessively self-centered; conceited12
7504304761empatheticidentification with and understanding of another's situation, feelings, and motives13
7504304762enthusiasticzealous14
7504304763evasivenot frank; trying to hide the truth; eluding; evading; V. evade: avoid (a duty or responsibility) or escape from by deceit15
7504304764facetioushumorous, not meant seriously; sarcastic16
7504304765flippantLacking in seriousness; disrespectful, saucy17
7504304766forcefulVehement; compelling18
7504304767formalfollowing rules or customs, often in an exact and proper way19
7504304768frankhonest20
7504304769grima facial expression of fear, disapproval, or pain21
7504304770humblemodest22
7504304771humorousfacetious; funny23
7504304772impartialunbiased, fair24
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