Quarter 1-3 Mood+ Tone Words Flashcards
Apathetic
- Showing no concern, indifferent
Apprehensive
- Uneasy or fearful about a particular situation
Belligerent
- Very hostile
Candid
- Being straightforward, sincere
- Frank
Cynical
Not trusting others or their intentions
Earnest
Someone w/ serious and intense conviction
Malevolent
Wishing the worst for others
Morose
- Gloomily or sullenly ill humored
Nostalgic
- Experiencing wistfulness for the happiness felt in a former period
Pretentious
- Acting like your superior to someone
Reminiscent
- Things that remind you of something
Solemn
- Grave/ sober
Superficial
Being near the surface in details and depth of understanding
Vengeful
- Seeking vengeance (harm) on someone
Whimsical
- Whimsy and fanciful notions
Wrathful
Very angry
Zealous
Full of passion and emotion
Melancholic
Gloomy
Flippant
- Frivolously disrespectful
Callous
Insensitive
Fervent
Showing great warmth/ intensity of spirit
Ribald
- Vulgar/ indecent in speech
Staid
Settled/ sedated
Not flighty
Obsequious
- Servile complaisance, fawning
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Didactic
Intended for instruction
Droll
- Amusing in an odd way
Accusing
-Blaming for purposeful negative action
Brash
Confident or aggressive in a rude or unpleasant way
Condemnatory
Expressing strong disapproval or criticism
Caustic
Very harsh and critical
Frivolous
- silly and not serious
Scornful
Filled with or showing contempt- feelings that something is beneath your consideration
Pompous
Self importance + arrogance
Insolent
Rude or impolite
Showing lack of respect
Haughty
- Having great pride in yourself and disdain for others
Indignant
- Being angry because of something unfair or wrong
Irreverent
Lacking proper respect or seriousness
Sentimental
Having/ showing tender, gentle, or delicate feelings
Detached
- Not influenced by emotions or personal interest
Disdainful
- Feeling strong dislike/ disapproval
Admonitory
Giving a warning/ reprimand
Authoritative
Able to be trusted, reliable
Choleric
Extremely irritable/ ill tempered
Objective
- Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions
Surly
Sullen and grumpy
Facetious
Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate behavior
Poignant
- Evoking sadness or regret
Inflammatory
- Intending to arouse angry/ violent feelings
Bitter
- Salty
- Showing strong hostility and resentment
Cold
No emotion
Contemplative
Deep consideration
Forthright
Being straight to the point
Impassioned
Filled with intense feeling or passion
Outrage
- Strong resentment/ anger bc of an injury, insult, or injustice
Passive
- No reaction to something that usually causes a reaction
- Potato
Reverent
- Deep respect tinged with awe