Tone Quiz 2 Flashcards
Contemptuous
manifesting, feeling, or expressing deep hatred or disapproval : feeling or showing contempt
Cynical
believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
Or concerned only with one’s own interests and typically disregarding accepted or appropriate standards in order to achieve them.
Defamatory
(of remarks, writing, etc.) damaging the good reputation of someone; slanderous or libelous.
Defensive
used or intended to defend or protect
Or very anxious to challenge or avoid criticism.
Derogatory
showing a critical or disrespectful attitude. Low opinion
Detached
separate or disconnected, in particular.
Aloof and objective
Didactic
intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.
Distant
(of a person) not intimate; cool or reserved
Domineering
assert one’s will over another in an arrogant way.
Elegiac
relating to or characteristic of an elegy.
Emotional
Feeling a strong emotion
Enthusiastic
having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Envious
Feeling or showing envy
Expectant
having or showing an excited feeling that something is about to happen, especially something pleasant and interesting
Facetious
treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.
