Associative (tone) words

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malicious (malice)

when you act in a cruel or unkind way that is intended to harm

haughty (haughtiness)

when you act in a way that is arrogantly superior

condescending (condescension)

when you act in a way that makes you appear superior

callous (callousness)

when you act in an uncaring or cold-hearted way

critical (criticism)

when you always see the weakness or the problems with something

solemn (solemnity)

when you are acting in a serious/formal way or when you are reflecting sadly

flippant (flippancy)

when you are acting in an in a way that is innappropraite or silly, usually in a formal or serious environment

bitter (bitterness)

when you are angry or hurt because of bad experiencesor unjust treatment

lighthearted (lightheartedness)

when you are care-free and joyful

clinical

when you are coldly, efficiently unnatached or unemotional

flattering (flattery)

when you are complementary or praising

forthright (forthrightness)

when you are direct, straightforward, outspoken, and honest

detached (detachment)

when you are dispassionate or seperated, emotionally; aloof

wrathful (wrath)

when you are extreamly angry

somber

when you are in a dark, serious gloomy or solomn mood

reflective (reflection)

when you are in deep thought, often about past experiences

indignant

when you are offended or annoyed by unfair treatment

ceremonial (ceremony)

when you are respectful and formal

disdainful (disdain)

when you are rude because you look down on or do not lilek someone

candid (candidness)

when you are straightforward and open

didactic

when you are teaching someone something in a condescending manner.

obsequious (obsequiousness)

when you are too eager to help or obey spmeone important

soothing

when you are trying to calm or comfort someone

sympathetic (sympathy)

when you are understanding of others' emotions; compassion

instructive (instruction)

when you are useful and informative

morose (moroseness)

when you are very gloomy or depressed

elated (elation)

when you are very, very happy about something; overjoyed

judgemental (judgement)

when you criticize someone in thought or action, for wrong doing

cynical (cynicism)

when you doubt what someone is saying or the goodness of mankind

effusive (effusion)

when you express your feelings in an unrestrained or gushy manner

impartial (impartiality)

when you express yourself without bias, or stick to the facts

foreboding

when you feel something bad is about to happen

amused (amusement)

when you find something humorous or entertaining

reverant (reverance)

when you say something that shows a deep repect (almost religious)

sarcastic (sarcasm)

when you say the opposite of what you mean

sincere (sincerity)

when you say what you really feel or believe

authoritative (authority)

when you speak in a commanding, confident, and assertive mannner

pessimistic (pessimism)

when you think negatively about the future, or find the bad in situations

optimistic (optimism)

when you think positively about the future or find the good in situations

patronizing

when you treat someone with apparent kindness that reveals superiority


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