Tone/ Attitude Words Flashcards
(22 cards)
Indifferent due to lack of energy or concern
Apathetic
Charging of wrong doing
Accusatory
Questions the basic sincerity and goodness of people
Cynical
Condescending- a feeling of superiority
Condescension
Unfeeling, insensitive to feelings of others
Callous
Showing or feeling that something is worthless or lacks respect
Contemptuous
Scornful
Disdainful
Ridiculing, mocking
Derisive
Intense, a sincere state of mind
Earnest
Proud and vain to the point of arrogance
Haughty
Marked by anger aroused by injustice
Indignant
Authoritative and often having critical opinions
Judgmental
Happy
Jovial
Gloomy, sullen, surly, despondent
Morose
Purposely hurtful
Malicious
Hopeful, cheerful
Optimistic
Air of condescension
Patronizing
Seeing the worst side of things; no hope
Pessimistic
treating a subject with honor and respect
reverent
slightly contemptuous banter; making fun of
ridiculing
sneering, caustic
sarcastic
scornfully and bitterly sarcastic
sardonic