Tone Words

ambivalent

having mixed feelings about someone or something; being unable to choose between two.

antagonistic

showing or feeling active opposition or hostility toward someone or something

arrogant

making claims or pretensions to superior importance or rights; overbearingly assuming; insolently proud.

audacious

(adj.) bold, adventurous, recklessly daring

authoritative

substantiated or supported by documentary evidence and accepted by most authorities in a field.

benevolent

characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings

bitter

showing

bombastic

using high sounding unimportant or meaningless language

candid

frank; outspoken; open and sincere

condescending

showing or implying a usually patronizing descent from dignity or superiority

contemptuous

showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful; disrespectful.

dejected

sad and depressed; dispirited

distraught

mentally insane; crazed. (due to traumatic accident)

didactic

intended for instruction; instructive

dyspeptic

gloomy, pessimistic, and irritable; crabby

elevated

to speak with a tone that establishes the speaker above everyone else

facetious

treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant

fanciful

(of a person or their thoughts and ideas) over-imaginative and unrealistic.

zealous

ardently active, devoted, or diligent; passionate

frivolous

characterized by lack of seriousness or sense

humorous

causing lighthearted laughter and amusement; comic.

irreverent

showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously

inquisitive

given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious

melancholy

a gloomy state of mind, especially when habitual or prolonged; depression

volatile

prone to unpredictable emotional change

mocking

making fun of someone or something in a cruel way; derisive.

nostalgic

someone or something who has a sense of longing for the past

objective

not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts

outraged

arouse fierce anger, shock, or indignation in (someone).

pendantic

concerned with precision, formalism, accuracy, and minute details in order to make an arrogant display of learning

vexed

to be annoyed, frustrated, or worried

pious

having or showing a dutiful spirit of reverence for God or an earnest wish to fulfill religious obligations

plaintive

expressive of sorrow or woe, melancholy

poignant

keenly distressing to the feelings; affecting or moving the feelings

pragmatic

dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations

provocative

causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately

remote

far away or distant; disconnected

reproachful

expressions or remarks to show that you are disappointed, upset, or angry because someone has done something wrong

sarcastic

a sneering or ironic remark or someone who makes such remarks

subjective

based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions

sentimental

of or prompted by feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia.

somber

dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy

restrained

characterized by reserve or moderation; unemotional or dispassionate