Tone Words

Wistful

feeling sad longing or yearning for something in the past or something you cant have

ex. she gave a ________ smile as she remember her old friends.

Understated

expressed in a simple, subtle way without drawing attention or to show off

ex. His ________ outfit was simple but stylish.

Stolid

unemotional, not easily moved mentally

ex. The ________ man showed no emotion when he heard the news.

Reticent

silent or not speaking freely, reserved/restrained

ex. She was ________ and did not share her feelings.

Obdurate

unmoved by persuasion or pity, stubborn

ex. The ________ child refused to apologize.

Farcical

absurd, mocking, humorous

ex. The movie was a ________ story of silly mistakes.

Fervent

showing great warmth about a topic

ex. He gave a ________ speech about helping others.

Apprehensive

uneasy or fearful about something that might happen

ex. I felt ________ about starting at my new school.

Vexed

irritated and annoyed

ex. She was ________ by the constant noise.

Melancholy

deep, quiet, long state of sadness without a specific cause

ex. He felt ________ on the rainy afternoon.

Resigned

calmy accepting an unpleasant situation bc you cant change it

ex. She was ________ to waiting for the decision.

Candid

honest, open, sincere

ex. He was ________ about his mistakes

Wary

feeling caution about possible dangers or risks

ex. I was ________ about the stranger offering me a ride.

Cynical

scornful of the motives of others, distrustful

ex. He was ________ about people who claimed to be generous.