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Contemptuous

extreme contempt (Expressing the feeling of disrespect and disapproval for someone)

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Wretched

Characterized by physical misery

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Vindictive

Showing malicious ill will and desire to hurt (Mostly motivated by the desire of revenge)

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Resigned

Having accepted something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about

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Nostalgic

Unhappy at being away and longing for familiar things or persons

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Laudatory

Full of or giving praise

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Humble

Marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful

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Hypercritical

Inclined to judge too severely

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Witty

Showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humor

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Diplomatic

Skilled in dealing with sensitive matters or people

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Demeaning

To behave in a way that lowers a person’s dignity, status, self respect, or self esteem

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Incredulous

Not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving

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Bemused

Deeply absorbed in thought; perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements

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Animated

Having life vigor or spirit

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Scathing

Marked by harshly abusive criticism

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Blithe

Carefree and happy and lighthearted; lacking or showing a lack or due concern

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Earnest

Characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

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Elated

Exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits; full of high spirited delight

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Exhilarated

Made joyful; to feel very happy

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Lofty

Of imposing height; having or displaying great dignity or nobility

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Sanguine

(Adj)Confidently optimistic  and cheerful despite facing difficult situation (Noun) Blood red color

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Abstruse

Difficult to understand; obscure

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Antagonistic

Showing or feeling active opposition or hostility toward someone or something

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Brusque

Curt, straightforward and abrupt. Often in an unfriendly and impolite manner

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Callous

Emotionally hardened 

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Churlish

Surly; rude and boorish

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Clinical

Relates to direct medical care and treatment or Objective and unemotional

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Detached

Separate or not connected; aloof and unemotional

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Diffident

Lacking self confidence; showing modest reserve

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Bemused

Deeply absorbed in thought; perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment