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6202799526StridentPresenting a point of view, especially a controversial one, in an excessively and unpleasantly forceful way0
6202806001DisbelievingInability or refusal to accept that something is true or real; lack of faith in something1
6202818313RelievedNo longer feeling distressed or anxious; reassured2
6202823243UncertainNot able to be relied on; not known or definite. Not completely confident or sure of something.3
6202836570ReasonedUnderpinned by logic or good sense4
6202838840ColloquialUsed in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary5
6202844242FormalDone in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; suitable for or constituting an official or important situation or occasion.6
6202849244SpeculativeEngaged in, expressing, or based on conjecture rather than knowledge.7
6202862193EmphaticExpressing something forcibly and clearly8
6202865971CautiousCharacterized by the desire to avoid potential problems9
6202871843PoliteHaving or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people10
6202888371CondescendingHaving or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority.11
6202891997HopefulFeeling or inspiring optimism about a future event12
6202896853CriticalExpressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments; expressing or involving an analysis of the merits and faults of a work of literature, music, or art13
6202906667IndignantFeeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment14
6202919926EagerCharacterized by keen expectancy or interest15
6202922934AmazedSurprise (someone) greatly; fill with astonishment16
6202937828PessimisticTending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen17
6202942669Discouragedhaving lost confidence or enthusiasm; disheartened18
6202954761PersonalOf or concerning one's private life, relationships, and emotions rather than matters connected with one's public or professional career19
6202961159AtmosphereThe pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or work of art20
6202967332ResignedHaving accepted something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about21
6202970964LongingHaving or showing yearning desire22
6202975454ThoughtfulShowing consideration for the needs of other people; showing careful consideration or attention23
6202985793DismayedTo feel consternation and distress24
6203203462EphemeralLasting for a very short time25
6203208465IntenseHaving or showing strong feelings or opinions; extremely earnest or serious26
6203277250SentimentalDealing with feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia, typically in an exaggerated and self-indulgent way27
6203281360ConfusedShowing bewilderment28
6203286478ChaoticIn a state of complete confusion and disorder29
6203290926DisciplinedShowing a controlled form of behavior or way of working30
6203297042CongratulatoryConveying good wishes or praise to someone in response to an achievement or special occasion31
6203302851RespectfulFeeling or showing deference32
6203308169GratefulFeeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful33
6203311671EnviousFeeling or showing jealousy, covetousness34
6203321643WaryFeeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems35
6203325390ApprehensiveAnxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen36
6203333380EmbitteredTo feel resentful37
6203421797ApologeticRegretfully acknowledging or excusing an offense or failure38
6203426557MoroseSullen and ill-tempered39
6203431054ShameA painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior40
6203435245ObligationThe condition of being morally or legally bound to do something41
6203466569ZealousHaving or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective42
6203474233CynicalBelieving that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity43
6203479150SympatheticFeeling, showing, or expressing compassion44
6203492606WistfulHaving or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing45
6203558529FascinatedDraw irresistibly the attention and interest of someone46
6203620920MockingMaking fun of someone or something in a cruel way; derisive47
6203628396ContemptuousShowing scorn, disdain, or disrespect48
6203702591IronicHappening in the opposite way to what is expected, and typically causing wry amusement because of this49
6203707640CompassionateFeeling or showing sympathy and concern for others50
6203712865DefensiveVery anxious to challenge or avoid criticism51
6203717802SkepticalNot easily convinced; having doubts or reservations52
6203729578OutrageAn extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation53
6203733730PatrioticHaving or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country54
6203737896MelancholyA feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause55
6203742659AntitheticalDirectly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible56
6203753240DramaticSudden and striking, exciting or impressive; intending or intended to create an effect57
6203763695ConfidentialIndicating that what one says is private or secret58
6203773743ImpressionisticBased on subjective reactions presented unsystematically59
6203779697PlayfulFond of games and amusement; lighthearted60
6203785566MoralisticOverfond of making judgements about others' behavior61
6203791237RigidNot able to be changed or adapted; inflexible62
6203797421HeedlessShowing a reckless lack of care or attention63
6203803482ScandalizedShock or horrify (someone) by a real or imagined violation of propriety or morality64
6203808798SurprisedFeeling or showing mild astonishment or shock65
6203816833EncouragingPositive and giving hope for future success; promising66
6203823063PuzzledUnable to understand; perplexed67
6203825943ObjectiveNot influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts68
6203833691ConfrontationalTending to deal with situations in an aggressive way; hostile or argumentative69
6203837943IllogicalLacking sense or clear, sound reasoning70
6203844026ContradictoryMutually opposed or inconsistent71
6203848977RomanticEmphasizing inspiration, subjectivity, and the primacy of the individual72
6203854536OptimisticHopeful and confident about the future73
6203860805SeriousActing or speaking sincerely and in earnest, rather than in a joking or halfhearted manner74
6203924205GlamorousThe quality of being bewitching, enchanting, or beguiling75
6203932369InflatedExcessively or unreasonably high76
6203943227ShallowOf little depth77
6203950005SubjectiveBased on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions78
6203953766UrgentEarnest and persistent in response to a pressing situation79
6203959747AngryA strong feeling of or showing annoyance, displeasure, or hostility80
6203967123DisillusionedDisappointed in someone or something that one discovers to be less good than one had believed81
6203970145QuizzicalFeeling or showing mild or amused puzzlement82
6203975199CondemningExpress complete disapproval of, typically in public; censure83
6204008934StraightforwardUncomplicated and easy to do or understand84
6204014764TechnicalRelating to a particular subject, art, or craft, or its techniques85
6204029850SpecializedRequiring or involving detailed and specific knowledge or training86
6204033876UnderstatedPresented or expressed in a subtle and effective way87
6204038552EuphemisticFeeling or showing, in language, politeness, mildness, indirectness, or neutrality88
6204051803OminousGiving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious89
6204055543LightheartedAmusing and entertaining90
6204059772DisdainfulShowing contempt or lack of respect91
6204064108ReverentFeeling or showing deep and solemn respect92
6204068451LonelyWithout companions; solitary; (of a place) unfrequented and remote93
6204080794ScholarlyHaving or showing knowledge, learning, or devotion to academic pursuits94
6204084392AttachedFull of affection or fondness95
6204091031IgnorantLacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated96
6204095652EquivocalOpen to more than one interpretation; ambiguous; uncertain or questionable in nature97
6204108172UnequivocalLeaving no doubt; unambiguous98
6204138938ReflectiveRelating to or characterized by deep thought; thoughtful99
6204144827VindictiveHaving or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge100
6204151181SoberingMake or become more serious, sensible, and solemn101
6204153780PragmaticDealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations102
6204157826CautionaryServing as a warning103

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