ACT - tone describing vocab

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adversarial

feelings of intense dislike or hostility

ambivalent

indecisive about what course to follow

assertive

aggressively self-assured

disdainful

displaying arrogant superiority

belligerent

characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight

wistful

showing deep sadness

effusive

boldly enthusiastic

callous

emotionally hardened

pensive

deeply thoughtful

didactic

excessively teaching/instructing

dejected

affected by low spirits

averse

strongly opposed

disparaging

expressive of a low opinion

jovial

very happy and merry

dispassionate

not influenced by emotion or prejudice

dubious

not convinced

earnest

heartfelt/devote

elated

proud and joyful with high spirits

conciliatory

intended to calm someone

caustic

harsh tone

reverent

displaying lots of respect

facetious

cleverly amusing in tone

fervent

characterized by intense emotion

flippant

showing an inappropriate lack of seriousness

acerbic

harsh or corrosive in tone

forlorn

displaying hopelessness

irreverent

showing a lack of respect

haughty

displaying arrogant superiority

poignant

powerful emotions of pity or sadness

candid

straightforward and direct without secretiveness

complacent

contented to a fault with oneself or actions

incredulous

not willing to believe

derisive

expressing contempt or ridicule

apprehensive

mentally upset over possible danger

tactful

having a sense of what is considerate in dealing with others

indignant

angered at something wrong or unjust

brusque

rudely abrupt or blunt in speech or manner

contentious

showing an inclination to disagree

despondent

without hope

vehement

extreme intensity of emotions or convictions

contemptuous

expressing extreme scorn

deferential

showing regard for people’s feelings

mordant

harshly ironic or sinister

irate

showing extreme anger or hatred

jaded

bored or apathetic after experiencing too much of something

laudatory

full of or giving praise

cavalier

showing a lack of concern/seriousness

morose

showing a brooding ill humor

obsequious

attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

obstinate

marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

patronizing

characteristic of those who treat others with arrogance

pedantic

marked by a narrow focus on display of learning

petulant

easily annoyed

placid

not easily annoyed

pragmatic

concerned with practical matters

quarrelsome

given to arguing

rancorous

showing deep-seated resentment

scornful

expressing extreme contempt

smug

marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction

supercilious

showing arrogant superiority

vexed

troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

zealous

marked by active interest and enthusiasm