Common Tone Words

Question 1

patronizing, stooping to the level of one’s inferiors

Answer 1

condescending

Question 2

frank, candid, spoken without reserve

Answer 2

outspoken

Question 3

undecided, having mixed emotions, unsure

Answer 3

ambivalent

Question 4

feeling or expressing contempt or derision.

Answer 4

scornful

Question 5

apparently kind or helpful but betraying a feeling of superiority; condescending

Answer 5

patronizing

Question 6

reserved, restrained

Answer 6

reticent

Question 7

factual, uninfluenced by motion or personal prejudice

Answer 7

objective

Question 8

the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.

Answer 8

contempt

Question 9

contemptuous ridicule or mockery

Answer 9

derision

Question 10

respectful, showing deep respect and esteem

Answer 10

reverent

Question 11

scornful of the motives or virtues of others, bitterly mocking

Answer 11

cynical

Question 12

revengeful, spiteful, bitter, unforgiving

Answer 12

vindictive

Question 13

having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority

Answer 13

condescending

Question 14

lacking concern, showing little or no interest

Answer 14

apathetic

Question 15

lacking respect, lacking reverence

Answer 15

irreverent

Question 16

truthful and straightforward; frank

Answer 16

candid

Question 17

angry, angered by something unjust, mean, unworthy

Answer 17

indignant

Question 18

doubtful, disbelieving, skeptical

Answer 18

incredulous

Question 19

deep respect for someone or something

Answer 19

reverence