Adjectives Flashcards
(250 cards)
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Assertive
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Having or showing a confident and forceful personality; being able to stand up for your own or other people’s rights in a calm way, without being aggressive
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Incorruptible
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That cannot be bribed; not susceptible to corruption, especially by bribery
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Stern
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Strict and severe; serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline
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Forbidding
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Unfriendly or threatening in appearance
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Irritated
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Showing or feeling slight anger; annoyed
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Ashamed
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Embarrassed or guilty because of one’s actions, characteristics, or associations
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Sardonically
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In a way that is characterised by bitter
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Irony
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An event/state of affairs which seems contrary to what one expects so can seem somewhat amusing as a result
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Sarcastic
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Uses irony to mock or convey contempt
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Firmly
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In a way that uses steady power or strength; with resolute determination and strength or character
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Contempt
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The feeling that a person is worthless or beneath consideration; disregarded for something that should be considered
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Contemptuously
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In a scornful way that shows disdain
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Aggressive
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Behaving or done in a determined and forceful way; ready or likely to attack or confront
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Provocative
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Causing anger or another strong reaction, especially deliberately
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Timid
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Show a lacking or courage or confidence, easily frightened
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Uncertain
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Not able to be relied on; not known or definite
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Reasoned
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Based on logic or good sense
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Nonchalant
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Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest or enthusiasm
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Indignant
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Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
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Suspicious
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Having or showing distrust or someone or something
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Exasperated
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Intensely irritated and frustrated
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Apprehensive
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Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen
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Disapproving
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Having or expressing an unfavourable opinion
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Accusatory
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Indicating or suggesting that one believes a person has done something wrong
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Critical
Expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgements
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Daring
Adventurous and audaciously bold
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Gregarious
Fond of company; sociable
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Irascible
Having or showing a tendency to be easily angered
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Imprudent
Not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash
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Blunt
Uncompromisingly forthright
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Frank
Open and honest and direct in speech or writing, especially with unpalatable issues
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Tasteless
Considered to be lacking in aesthetic judgement or constitute inappropriate behaviour
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Unfeeling
Unsympathetic, harsh and callous
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Flippant
Not showing a serious or respectful attitude
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Indifferent
Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned
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Well-meaning
Well-intentioned
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Brash
Self assertive in a rude, noisy or over-bearing way; ostentatious; tasteless
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Antagonistic
Showing or feeling active opposition or hostility towards someone or something
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Defensive
Used or intended to defend or protect
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Considerate
Showing careful thought; careful not to inconvenience or harm others
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Inimical
Tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly; hostile
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Reserved
Slow to reveal emotions or opinions
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Hostile
Showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly
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Apathetic
Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm or concern
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Commiserate
To express or feel sympathy or pity
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Reticent
Not revealing ones thoughts or feelings readily
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Sardonic
Grimly mocking or cynical
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Devious
Showing a skilful use of underhand tactics to achieve goals
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Submissive
Ready to conform to the authority of others; meekly obedient or passive
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Supercilious
Behaving or looking as though one is superior to others
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Denigrate
Criticise unfairly
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Defeated
Demoralised or overcome by adversity; having been beaten in a battle or another contest
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Devestating
Severe and overwhelming shock or grief
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Infuriated
Make someone extremely angry and frustrated
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Accusatory
Indicating or suggesting that one believes a person has done something wrong
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Condescending
Having or showing an attitude or patronising superiority
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Insolent
Showing a rude and arrogant lack or respect
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Cheeky
Showing a lack of respect or politeness in a way that is amusing or appealing
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Illogical
Lacking sense or clear sound reasoning
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Whimsical
Playfully quaint or fanciful (overly imaginative and unrealistic), especially in an appealing or amusing way
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Attentive
Paying close attention to something, assiduously attending to the comfort or wishes of others
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Pithy
Terse (abrupt; sparing in the use of words) and vigorously expressive
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Negligent
Failing to take proper care of something; to be neglectful
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Defiance
Open resistance; bold disobedience
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Droll
Curious or unusual in a way that provokes amusement; witty
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Doting
Extremely and uncritically fond of someone; adoring
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Impish
Inclined to do slightly naughty things for fun; mischievous
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Devoted
Very loving or loyal; given over to the display, study or discussion of
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Abashed
Embarrassed, disconcerted or ashamed; made to feel uncomfortable by something that has happened or been said for done
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Stricken
Seriously affected by an undesirable condition or an unpleasant feeling
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Errant
Straying from the accepted course or standards; travelling in search of adventure
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Bewildered
Perplexed and confused; very puzzled
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Anguish
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering; to be extremely distressed about something
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Defeatist
A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure
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Weary
Reluctant to see or experience any more of; tired of; feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion
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Stern
Serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline; strict and severe
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Rational
Based on or in accordance with reasoned logic
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Monogamous
Having a sexual relationship with only one partner at a time; involving marriage to one person at a time
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Solemn
Not cheerful or smiling; serious; formal and dignified
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Witty
Showing or characterised by a quick and inventive verbal humour
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Flippant
Not showing a serious or respectful attitude
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Irreverent
Showing a lack or respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously
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Musing
A period of reflection or thought; characterised by reflection or deep thought
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Introspective
Characterised by introspection (the examination or observation of one’s own mental and emotional processes)
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Brooding
Appearing darkly menacing; engaged in or showing deep thought about something that makes one sad, angry or worried
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Convoluted
Extremely complex and difficult to show; intricately folded, twisted or coiled
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Arrogant
Having or revealing an exaggerated sense of ones own self importance or abilities
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Disquiet
A feeling or worry or unease
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Ignorant
Lacking knowledge or awareness in general; lacking knowledge, information or awareness about a particular thing
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Resentful
Feeling or expressing bitterness or indignation at having been treated unfairly
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Retort
To say something in answer to a remark, typically in a sharp, angry or witty manner; repay an insult or injury
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Regretful
To feel sad, repentant or disappointment over; to feel sorrow for the loss or absence of something or someone pleasant
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Amiable
Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner
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Cordial
Warm and friendly
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Hypersensitive
Easily hurt, worried or offended
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Exasperated
Intensely irritated and frustrated
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Dramatic
Sudden and striking; over the top
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Shrewd
Having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute; piercingly cold
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Brusque
Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner
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Bemusing
To puzzle, confuse or bewilder someone
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Amusing
Causing laughter or proving entertainment
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Diplomatic
Having or showing the ability to deal with people in a sensitive and tactful way
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Ventured
To undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action; expose to the risk of loss
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Indispensible
Absolutely necessary
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Disenchanted
Disapproved by someone or something previously respected or admired; disillusioned; cause someone to be disappointed
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Curt
Rudely brief
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Forthright
Direct and outspoken
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Scathing
Witheringly scornful; severely critical
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Dismissive
Feeling or showing that something is unworthy of consideration
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Succint
Briefly and clearly expressed
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Defiant
To show open resistance or bold disobedience
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Incredulous
Unwilling or unable to believe something
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Mollifying
To appease the anger or anxiety of someone; to reduce the severity of something
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Categorical
Unambiguously explicit and direct
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Conciliatory
Intended or likely to place or pacify
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Oppositional
Characterised by resistance; reacting to or denoting a group of opponents
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Deterring
To put off an action or event to a alter time; postpone
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Deflective
The act or state of deflecting (to bend or turn aside; to swerve)
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Scornful
Feeling or expressing contempt or derision
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Snide
False, counterfeit; practising deception; rude, snobby, mocking or devious
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Aloof
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
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Sarcastic
Using irony in order to mock or convey contempt, or for humorous purposes
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Assertive
Having or showing a confidentiality and forceful personality; to be able to stand up for your own or other peoples rights in a calm and positive way, without being aggressive
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Indignant
Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment; outraged
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Needy
A person needing emotional support; insecure OR a person lacking the necessities or life; very poor
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Doleful
Causing grief or misfortune; expressing sorrow; mournful
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Patronising
Treat in a way that is that is apparently kind or helpful but that betrays a feeling of superiority
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Condescending
Having or showing an attitude of patronising superiority; maliciously patronising
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Affronting
Offend the modesty or values of; to insult or offend
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Ardent
Very enthusiastic or passionate; burning; glowing
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Simplistic
Treating complex issues and problems as if they were much simpler than they really are
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Rational
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic
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Inviting
Offering the promise of an attractive or enjoyable experience
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Despair
To lose hope; a feeling that you can’t do anything to improve a difficult or worrying situation
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Remorse
Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed
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Coy
Making a pretence of shyness or modesty which is intended to be alluring (powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating; seductive)
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Wary
Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems
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Inhibited
Unable to act in a relaxed and natural way because of a self-consciousness or mental restraint
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Facetious
Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humour; flippant
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Mischievous
Causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way
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Compelling
Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way; inspiring conviction
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Vengeful
Seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury
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Dejected
Low in spirits; depressed
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Vexed
Annoyed, frustrated or worried; a problem or issue that is difficult and much debated; problematic
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Tenacious
Tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely
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Wheedling
Using flattery and coaxing in order persuade someone to do something or give one something
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Strident
Loud and harsh; grating
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Entreating
Expressing an earnest or anxious request; pleading
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Apprehensive
Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen
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Disconcerted
Unsettled or confused
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Nonplussed
So surprised and confuse that one its unsure how to react
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Hysterical
Affected by or deriving from wildly uncontrolled emotion (hysterical>distraught>anxious); extremely funny
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Awestruck
Filled with awe; filled with feelings of fear and wonder
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Shell-shocked
Very shocked; post traumatic stress disorder; very confused, upset or exhausted
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Bewildered
Perplexed and confused; very puzzled
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Piqued
Feel irritated or resentful; to excite or arouse especially by provocation, challenge or rebuff
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Impish
Inclined to do slightly naughty thinks for fun; mischievous
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Stealthy
Behaving or done in a cautious manner, so as to not be seen or heard
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Incoherent
Expressed in an incomprehensible or confusing way; unclear; having no definite or stable relationship
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Scholarly
Involving or relating to serious academic study
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Remote
Situated far away from the main centres of population; distant; having very little connection with or relationship to
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Superficial
Shallow, cursory; lacking in depth or solidity
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Astounded
To be shocked or greatly surprised
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Loquacious
Talkative; tending to talk a great deal
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Contrite
Feeling or expressing remorse at the recognition that one has done wrong
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Disconsolate
Very unhappy and unable to be comforted; depressed
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Disconcerted
Unsettled or confused
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Fatalistic
Relating to the belief that all events are predetermined and therefore inevitable
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Heatedly
Angrily, vehemently
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Cynical
Believing that people are motivated purely by self interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity
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begrudgingly
Reluctantly or resentfully
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Frugal
Stingy or unwilling to give
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Despondent
In low spirits from loss of hope or courage
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Scathing
Beverly critical; witheringly scornful
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Vociferous
Expressing or characterised by vehement opinions; loud and forceful
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Solicitous
Characterised by or showing interest or concern
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Apathetic
Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm or concern
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Frivolity
Lack of seriousness; light-heartedness
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Convivality
The quality of being friendly and lively; friendliness
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Pensive
Engaged in, involving or reflecting deep or serious thought
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Apprehensive
Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen
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Indignation
Anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
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Incensed
Very angry; enraged
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Emphatic
Expressing something forcibly and clearly; definite and clear
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Submissive
Ready to conform to the authority of others; meekly obedient or passive
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Resigned
Having accepted something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about
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Deranged
Mad; insane; disturbed
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Hysterical
Affected by or deriving from wildly uncontrolled emotion
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Forlorn
Pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely
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Irrational
Not logical or reasonable
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Affronted
Offend the modesty or values of
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Meek
Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive
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Impressionable
Easily influenced
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Petulant
Childishly sulky or bad-tempered
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Disparaging
Expressing the opinion that something is of little work; derogatory
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Restrained
Unemotional or dispassionate
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Acquiescent
Ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants
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Insolent
Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
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Taunting
Intending to provoke someone in an insulting or contemptuous manner
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Sneering
Contemptuous or mocking
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Frank
Open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters
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Uninhibited
Expressing one’s feelings of thoughts unselfconsciously and without restraint
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Obstinate
Stubbornly refusing to change ones opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so
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Bemused
Puzzled, confused or bewildered
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Prying
Excessively interested in a person’s private affairs; too inquisitive
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Probing
Inquiring closely into something; searching; examining
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Jocular
Fond of or characterised by joking; humorous or playful
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Dismissive
Feeling or showing that something is unworthy of consideration
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Provocative
Causing anger or another strong reaction, especially deliberately
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Flippant
Not showing a serious or respectful attitude
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Ambivalent
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone
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Submissive
Ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient or passive
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Resigned
Having accepted something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about
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Haunted
Showing signs of mental anguish or torment
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Benevolent
Well-meaning and kindly; charitable rather than profit making
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Ineffectual
Lacking the ability or qualities to fulfil a role or handle a situation; not producing any significant or desired effect
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Needling
To provoke or annoy someone by continual criticism or questioning
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Bemused
Puzzled, confused or bewildered
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Ingratiating
Intended to gain approval or favour; trying to please by using flattery
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Altruistic
Showing a disinterest or selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish
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Auspicious
Conductive to success; favourable
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Assuaging
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to appease or satisfy
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Indignant
Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
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Abashed
Embarrassed, disconcerted or ashamed
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Feeble
Lacking strength of character; failing to convince or impress; lacking physical strength
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Apprehensive
Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen
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Unequivocal
Leaving no doubt; clear; unambiguous
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Pointed
Expressing criticism in a direct and unambiguous way
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Abrasive
Showing little concern for the feelings of others; harsh
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Pithy
Brief and concise yet vigorously expressive
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Vexed
Annoyed, frustrated or worried
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Dejected
Sad and depressed; dispirited
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Incensed
Very angry; enraged
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Petulant
Childishly sulky or bad-tempered
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World-weary
Feeling or indicating feelings or weariness, boredom or cynicism as a result or long experience of life
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Disdainful
Showing contempt or lack of respect
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Emphatic
Expressing something forcibly and clear
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Defamatory
Damaging the good reputation of someone; slanderous
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Flippant
Not showing a serious or respectful attitude
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Diffident
Modest or shy because of a lack or self confidence
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Trepidation
A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen
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Ire
Anger
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Pique
A feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, especially to ones pride
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Lugubrious
Looking or sounding sad and dismal
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Trivialised
To make something seem less important, significant or complex than out really is
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Disdainful
Showing contempt or lack or respect
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Callous
Showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others
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Perfunctory
Carried out without real interest, feeling or effort
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Contemptuous
Showing contempt; scornful
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Auspicious
Conductive to success; favourable; prosperous
