Tone Words - Negative

Question 1

Accusing

Answer 1

of an expression, gesture, or tone of voice indicating a belief in someone’s guilt or culpability.
“she stared at him with accusing eyes”

Question 2

Admonishing

Answer 2

warn or reprimand someone firmly.
“she admonished me for appearing at breakfast unshaven”

Question 3

Aggressive

Answer 3

warn or reprimand someone firmly.
“she admonished me for appearing at breakfast unshaven”

Question 4

Antagonist

Answer 4

a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary.
“he turned to confront his antagonist”

Question 5

Arrogant

Answer 5

having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities.
“he’s arrogant and opinionated”

Question 6

Bitter

Answer 6

having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet.
“raw berries have an intensely bitter flavour”

Question 7

Condescending

Answer 7

having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority.
“she thought the teachers were arrogant and condescending”

Question 8

Contemptuous

Answer 8

showing contempt; scornful.
“she was intolerant and contemptuous of the majority of the human race”

Question 9

Critical

Answer 9

expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgements.
“I was very critical of the previous regime”

Question 10

Cynical

Answer 10

believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
“he was brutally cynical and hardened to every sob story under the sun”

Question 11

Mocking

Answer 11

making fun of someone or something in a cruel way; derisive.
“he got jeers and mocking laughter as he addressed the marchers”

Question 12

Outraged

Answer 12

arouse fierce anger, shock, or indignation in (someone).
“the public were outraged at the brutality involved”

Question 13

Sarcastic

Answer 13

marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt.
“making sarcastic comments”