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acerbic

sharply or bitingly critical, sarcastic, or ironic in temper, mood, or tone.

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belligerent

Inclined or eager to fight; hostile or aggresive

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candid

Truthful and straightforward

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derisive

Mocking or jeering, expressing contempt or ridicule, often through laughter or scornful remarks, showing something is seen as foolish or not worth taking seriously

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earnest

Showing or expressing sincerity or seriousness

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facetious

Being inappropriately funny or treating serious issues lightly.

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giddy

Having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger.

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haughty

An attitude of superiority and disdain for others perceived as inferior

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impartial

To be fair and not to have favor one side over another.

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jovial

Marked by hearty conviviality and good cheer

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lethargic

A lack of energy/vigor or interest/enthusiasm.

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malevolent

Having or exhibiting ill will; wishing harm to others; malicious

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nostalgic

Feeling a sentimental, bittersweet longing or wishful affection for the past.

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patronizing

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

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resigned

having accepted something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about.