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English Tone Words
Question | Answer |
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uncertainty; the simultaneous existence of two opposed and conflicting attitudes | ambivalent |
reasoning from what's proven | analytic |
lacking interest or concern | apathetic |
to be confused, frustrated, or stymied | baffled |
showing or implying a usually patronizing descent from dignity | condescending |
distrusting of people's virtue, morals, or integrity | cynical |
boldly resistant or challenging; intentionally disrespectful | defiant |
disrespectful; contempt | contemptuous |
absence of emotional involvement | detached |
intended to instruct | didactic |
to with contempt; to despise | disdainful |
sudden or complete loss of courage; lacking in enthusiasm | dismayed |
indifference; disregard; lack of interest | dismissive |
deeply sincere | earnest |
intensely joyful | ecstatic |
open to interpretation; ambiguous | equivocal |
feeling angry and impatient | exasperated |
indicating or showing disbelief; skeptical | incredulous |
feeling anger caused by injustice or meanness; fairly angry | indignant |
lenient; allowing of unrestrained gratification | indulgent |
to be curious or interested in | intrigued |
sometimes sarcastic; contrary to what was expected or intended | ironic |
to treat with ridicule or contempt; belittling | mocking |
seemingly cool or unconcerned; indifferent | nonchalant |
neutral; unbiased; unemotional; not influenced by prejudices | objective |
expecting the best possible outcome | optimistic |
expecting the worst possible outcome | pessimistic |
to be confused, perplexed, or uncertain | puzzled |
capable; limited or restricted to one thing | qualified |
excepting of the inevitable without resistance | resigned |
expressing respect, awe, and even love | reverential |
violent disgust or hatred | revulsion |
intentionally hateful or mocking | sarcastic |
tending to indulge in emotions excessively | sentimental |
questioning; showing doubt | skeptical |
very serious; grave; somber | solemn |
poised and not embarrassed | unabashed |
driven by whim; spontaneous; fanciful | whimsical |
full of wishful yearning; characterized by melancholy | wistful |