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Absurd

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Illogical; ridiculous; silly; implausible; foolish

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Ambivalent

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Having mixed feelings; uncertain; in dilemma; undecided

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Ardent

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Enthusiastic; passionate

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Awestruck

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Amazed, filled with wonder/awe; reverential

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Benevolent

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Sympathetic; tolerant; generous; caring; well meaning

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Callous

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Cruel disregard; unfeeling; uncaring; indifferent; ruthless

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Compliant

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Agree or obey rules; acquiescent; flexible; submissive

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Condescending

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Stooping to the level of one’s inferiors; patronizing

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Contemptuous

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Showing contempt; scornful; insolent; mocking

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Cynical

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Scornful of motives/virtues of others; mocking; sneering

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Derisive

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Snide; sarcastic; mocking; dismissive; scornful

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Dignified

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Serious; respectful; formal; proper

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Docile

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Compliant; submissive; deferential; accommodating

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Evasive

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Ambiguous; cryptic; unclear

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Farcical

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Ludicrous; absurd; mocking; humorous and highly improbable

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Flippant

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Superficial; glib; shallow; thoughtless; frivolous

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Impartial

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Unbiased; neutral; objective

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Inane

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Silly; foolish; stupid; nonsensical

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Irrelevant

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Lacking respect for things that are generally taken seriously

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Jaded

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Bored; having had too much of the same thing; lack enthusiasm

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