4 | Words to Capture Tone

ambitious

having a strong desire for success or achievement

anxiety

a vague unpleasant emotion in anticipation of a misfortune

contentious

showing an inclination to disagree

deference

courteous regard for people's feelings

disparagement

a communication that belittles somebody or something

domination

power to defeat

engaging

attracting or delighting

exuberant

joyously unrestrained

fleeting

lasting for a markedly brief time

intense

possessing a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

jealous

suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival

obsequious

attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

obstinate

marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

ominous

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

opposition

being against something that you disapprove or disagree with

pernicious

exceedingly harmful

petulant

easily irritated or annoyed

quarrelsome

given to arguing

rancorous

showing deep-seated resentment

receptive

open to arguments, ideas, or change

reckless

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

reluctant

not eager

seductive

tending to entice into a desired action or state

undermine

weaken or impair, especially gradually

vituperative

marked by harshly abusive criticism