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5562482998acerbicsharp; forthright; biting; hurtful; abrasive; severe0
5562486687bitterangry; acrimonious; antagonistic; spiteful; nasty1
5562520945benevolentsympathetic; tolerant; generous; caring; well meaning2
5562486688causticmaking biting, corrosive comments; critical3
5562488858cynicalscornful of motives/virtues of others; mocking; sneering4
5562492067defensivedefending a position; shielding; guarding; watchful5
5562492068earnestshowing deep feeling or sincerity6
5562494424dignifiedserious; respectful; formal; proper7
5562497234aggrievedindignant; annoyed; offended; disgruntled8
5562503626callouscruel disregard; unfeeling; uncaring; indifferent; ruthless9
5562503627cautionarygives warning; raises awareness; reminding10
5562507572condescendingstooping to the level of one's inferiors; patronising11
5562507573incredulousdisbelieving; unconvinced; questioning; suspicious12
5562511799facetiousinappropriate; flippant, not serious or respectful13
5562515307conciliatoryintended to placate or pacify; appeasing14
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