Unit+8

Tone/Attitude Words

Unit #8--Words #1-24 Unit #9--Words #25-48

1. accusatory-charging of wrong doing 2. apathetic-indifferent due to lack of energy or concern 3. awe-solemn wonder 4. bitter-exhibiting strong animosity as a result of pain or grief 5. cynical-questions the basic sincerity and goodness of people 6. condescension; condescending-a feeling of superiority 7. callous-unfeeling, insensitive to feelings of others 8. contemplative-studying, thinking, reflecting on an issue 9. critical-finding fault 10. choleric-hot-tempered, easily angered 11. contemptuous-showing or feeling that something is worthless or lacks respect 12. caustic-intense use of sarcasm; stinging, biting 13. conventional-lacking spontaneity, originality, and individuality 14. disdainful-scornful 15. didactic-author attempts to educate or instruct the reader 16. derisive-ridiculing, mocking 17. earnest-intense, a sincere state of mind 18. erudite-learned, polished, scholarly 19. fanciful-using the imagination 20. forthright-directly frank without hesitation 21. gloomy-darkness, sadness, rejection 22. haughty-proud and vain to the point of arrogance 23. indignant-marked by anger aroused by injustice 24. intimate-very familiar 25. judgmental-authoritative and often having critical opinions 26. jovial-happy 27. lyrical-expressing a poet’s inner feelings; emotional; full of images; song-like 28. matter-of-fact--accepting of conditions; not fanciful or emotional 29. mocking-treating with contempt or ridicule 30. morose-gloomy, sullen, surly, despondent 31. malicious-purposely hurtful 32. objective-an unbiased view-able to leave personal judgments aside 33. optimistic-hopeful, cheerful 34. obsequious-polite and obedient in order to gain something 35. patronizing-air of condescension 36. pessimistic-seeing the worst side of things; no hope 37. quizzical-odd, eccentric, amusing 38. ribald-offensive in speech or gesture 39. reverent-treating a subject with honor and respect 40. ridiculing-slightly contemptuous banter; making fun of 41. reflective-illustrating innermost thoughts and emotions 42. sarcastic-sneering, caustic 43. sardonic-scornfully and bitterly sarcastic 44. satiric-ridiculing to show weakness in order to make a point, teach 45. sincere-without deceit or pretense; genuine 46. solemn-deeply earnest, tending toward sad reflection 47. sanguineous -optimistic, cheerful 48. whimsical-odd, strange, fantastic; fun