Tone Words

Question 1

acerbic

Answer 1

expressing harsh or sharp criticism in a clever way

Question 2

accusatory

Answer 2

assigning blame or fault

Question 3

admonitory

Answer 3

serving to caution; warning

Question 4

belligerent

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hostile, aggressive, inclined to fight

Question 5

brusque

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markedly short in speech and or manner; rudely abrupt

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caustic

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very harsh and critical

Question 7

indignant

Answer 7

expressing anger at unjust actions or treatment; expressing offense

Question 8

irreverent

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lacking respect; disrespectful of what is generally respected or accepted

Question 9

condescending

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showing you believe you are more intelligent or better than others; patronizing

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contemptuous

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showing deep hatred or disapproval

Question 11

dogmatic

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expressing personal beliefs as if they are correct and cannot be doubted, much like doctrine; opinionated

Question 12

scathing

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mockingly contemptuous

Question 13

apprehensive

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viewing the future with anxiety

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mournful

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sorrowful, grief-stricken

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resigned

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having accepted something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about

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wistful

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having slightly sad thoughts about something that made you happy in the past

Question 17

contemplative

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deeply thoughtful

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laudatory

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expressing praise or admiration

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pensive

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dreamily thoughtful, usually marked by some sadness

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poignant

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profoundly moving; touching (a poignant memory)

Question 21

reverent

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showing awe, honor, respect, or even worship (related to ancestors, religion, etc.)

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affable

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friendly, sociable, and generally good-natured

Question 23

facetious

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not seriously meaning what you say, usually in an attempt to deceive or trick others

Question 24

tongue-in-cheek

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implies insincerity, and therefore is humor that should not be taken seriously. It is often wry, subtle, and difficult to catch due to the fact that the humor is delivered with a straight face and meant to be taken seriously by the listener. “Facetious” is a typical synonym.

Question 25

candid

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honest, open, straightforward

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cautionary

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admonitory

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clinical

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highly objective; scientific

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didactic

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instructive; inclined to teach or moralize, often excessively

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ardent

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passionate, zealous, fiery

Question 30

biased

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prejudiced towards one side

Question 31

disingenuous

Answer 31

giving the false appearance of being honest or sincere (insincere)