6202799526 | Strident | Presenting a point of view, especially a controversial one, in an excessively and unpleasantly forceful way | 0 | |
6202806001 | Disbelieving | Inability or refusal to accept that something is true or real; lack of faith in something | 1 | |
6202818313 | Relieved | No longer feeling distressed or anxious; reassured | 2 | |
6202823243 | Uncertain | Not able to be relied on; not known or definite. Not completely confident or sure of something. | 3 | |
6202836570 | Reasoned | Underpinned by logic or good sense | 4 | |
6202838840 | Colloquial | Used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary | 5 | |
6202844242 | Formal | Done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; suitable for or constituting an official or important situation or occasion. | 6 | |
6202849244 | Speculative | Engaged in, expressing, or based on conjecture rather than knowledge. | 7 | |
6202862193 | Emphatic | Expressing something forcibly and clearly | 8 | |
6202865971 | Cautious | Characterized by the desire to avoid potential problems | 9 | |
6202871843 | Polite | Having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people | 10 | |
6202888371 | Condescending | Having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority. | 11 | |
6202891997 | Hopeful | Feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event | 12 | |
6202896853 | Critical | Expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments; expressing or involving an analysis of the merits and faults of a work of literature, music, or art | 13 | |
6202906667 | Indignant | Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment | 14 | |
6202919926 | Eager | Characterized by keen expectancy or interest | 15 | |
6202922934 | Amazed | Surprise (someone) greatly; fill with astonishment | 16 | |
6202937828 | Pessimistic | Tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen | 17 | |
6202942669 | Discouraged | having lost confidence or enthusiasm; disheartened | 18 | |
6202954761 | Personal | Of or concerning one's private life, relationships, and emotions rather than matters connected with one's public or professional career | 19 | |
6202961159 | Atmosphere | The pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or work of art | 20 | |
6202967332 | Resigned | Having accepted something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about | 21 | |
6202970964 | Longing | Having or showing yearning desire | 22 | |
6202975454 | Thoughtful | Showing consideration for the needs of other people; showing careful consideration or attention | 23 | |
6202985793 | Dismayed | To feel consternation and distress | 24 | |
6203203462 | Ephemeral | Lasting for a very short time | 25 | |
6203208465 | Intense | Having or showing strong feelings or opinions; extremely earnest or serious | 26 | |
6203277250 | Sentimental | Dealing with feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia, typically in an exaggerated and self-indulgent way | 27 | |
6203281360 | Confused | Showing bewilderment | 28 | |
6203286478 | Chaotic | In a state of complete confusion and disorder | 29 | |
6203290926 | Disciplined | Showing a controlled form of behavior or way of working | 30 | |
6203297042 | Congratulatory | Conveying good wishes or praise to someone in response to an achievement or special occasion | 31 | |
6203302851 | Respectful | Feeling or showing deference | 32 | |
6203308169 | Grateful | Feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful | 33 | |
6203311671 | Envious | Feeling or showing jealousy, covetousness | 34 | |
6203321643 | Wary | Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems | 35 | |
6203325390 | Apprehensive | Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen | 36 | |
6203333380 | Embittered | To feel resentful | 37 | |
6203421797 | Apologetic | Regretfully acknowledging or excusing an offense or failure | 38 | |
6203426557 | Morose | Sullen and ill-tempered | 39 | |
6203431054 | Shame | A painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior | 40 | |
6203435245 | Obligation | The condition of being morally or legally bound to do something | 41 | |
6203466569 | Zealous | Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective | 42 | |
6203474233 | Cynical | Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity | 43 | |
6203479150 | Sympathetic | Feeling, showing, or expressing compassion | 44 | |
6203492606 | Wistful | Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing | 45 | |
6203558529 | Fascinated | Draw irresistibly the attention and interest of someone | 46 | |
6203620920 | Mocking | Making fun of someone or something in a cruel way; derisive | 47 | |
6203628396 | Contemptuous | Showing scorn, disdain, or disrespect | 48 | |
6203702591 | Ironic | Happening in the opposite way to what is expected, and typically causing wry amusement because of this | 49 | |
6203707640 | Compassionate | Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others | 50 | |
6203712865 | Defensive | Very anxious to challenge or avoid criticism | 51 | |
6203717802 | Skeptical | Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations | 52 | |
6203729578 | Outrage | An extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation | 53 | |
6203733730 | Patriotic | Having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country | 54 | |
6203737896 | Melancholy | A feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause | 55 | |
6203742659 | Antithetical | Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible | 56 | |
6203753240 | Dramatic | Sudden and striking, exciting or impressive; intending or intended to create an effect | 57 | |
6203763695 | Confidential | Indicating that what one says is private or secret | 58 | |
6203773743 | Impressionistic | Based on subjective reactions presented unsystematically | 59 | |
6203779697 | Playful | Fond of games and amusement; lighthearted | 60 | |
6203785566 | Moralistic | Overfond of making judgements about others' behavior | 61 | |
6203791237 | Rigid | Not able to be changed or adapted; inflexible | 62 | |
6203797421 | Heedless | Showing a reckless lack of care or attention | 63 | |
6203803482 | Scandalized | Shock or horrify (someone) by a real or imagined violation of propriety or morality | 64 | |
6203808798 | Surprised | Feeling or showing mild astonishment or shock | 65 | |
6203816833 | Encouraging | Positive and giving hope for future success; promising | 66 | |
6203823063 | Puzzled | Unable to understand; perplexed | 67 | |
6203825943 | Objective | Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts | 68 | |
6203833691 | Confrontational | Tending to deal with situations in an aggressive way; hostile or argumentative | 69 | |
6203837943 | Illogical | Lacking sense or clear, sound reasoning | 70 | |
6203844026 | Contradictory | Mutually opposed or inconsistent | 71 | |
6203848977 | Romantic | Emphasizing inspiration, subjectivity, and the primacy of the individual | 72 | |
6203854536 | Optimistic | Hopeful and confident about the future | 73 | |
6203860805 | Serious | Acting or speaking sincerely and in earnest, rather than in a joking or halfhearted manner | 74 | |
6203924205 | Glamorous | The quality of being bewitching, enchanting, or beguiling | 75 | |
6203932369 | Inflated | Excessively or unreasonably high | 76 | |
6203943227 | Shallow | Of little depth | 77 | |
6203950005 | Subjective | Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions | 78 | |
6203953766 | Urgent | Earnest and persistent in response to a pressing situation | 79 | |
6203959747 | Angry | A strong feeling of or showing annoyance, displeasure, or hostility | 80 | |
6203967123 | Disillusioned | Disappointed in someone or something that one discovers to be less good than one had believed | 81 | |
6203970145 | Quizzical | Feeling or showing mild or amused puzzlement | 82 | |
6203975199 | Condemning | Express complete disapproval of, typically in public; censure | 83 | |
6204008934 | Straightforward | Uncomplicated and easy to do or understand | 84 | |
6204014764 | Technical | Relating to a particular subject, art, or craft, or its techniques | 85 | |
6204029850 | Specialized | Requiring or involving detailed and specific knowledge or training | 86 | |
6204033876 | Understated | Presented or expressed in a subtle and effective way | 87 | |
6204038552 | Euphemistic | Feeling or showing, in language, politeness, mildness, indirectness, or neutrality | 88 | |
6204051803 | Ominous | Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious | 89 | |
6204055543 | Lighthearted | Amusing and entertaining | 90 | |
6204059772 | Disdainful | Showing contempt or lack of respect | 91 | |
6204064108 | Reverent | Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect | 92 | |
6204068451 | Lonely | Without companions; solitary; (of a place) unfrequented and remote | 93 | |
6204080794 | Scholarly | Having or showing knowledge, learning, or devotion to academic pursuits | 94 | |
6204084392 | Attached | Full of affection or fondness | 95 | |
6204091031 | Ignorant | Lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated | 96 | |
6204095652 | Equivocal | Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous; uncertain or questionable in nature | 97 | |
6204108172 | Unequivocal | Leaving no doubt; unambiguous | 98 | |
6204138938 | Reflective | Relating to or characterized by deep thought; thoughtful | 99 | |
6204144827 | Vindictive | Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge | 100 | |
6204151181 | Sobering | Make or become more serious, sensible, and solemn | 101 | |
6204153780 | Pragmatic | Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations | 102 | |
6204157826 | Cautionary | Serving as a warning | 103 |
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