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ambivalent

characterized by a mixture of opposite feelings or attitudes.

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brusque

marked by rude or peremptory shortness.

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3

conciliatory

overcoming animosity or hostility

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4

cynical

believing the worst of human nature and motives

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5

derogatory

expressive of low opinion

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6

ebullient

joyously unrestrained,

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fervent

characterized by intense emotion

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8

indignant

angered at something unjust or wrong

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9

introspective

examining own sensory and perceptual experiences

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10

ironic

characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is

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11

nonplussed

filled with bewilderment

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12

optimistic

expecting the best in this best of all possible world.

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13

pedantic

marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects

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14

pragmatic

concerned with practical matters

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15

salacious

characterized by lust

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16

sarcastic

expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds

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saturnine

bitter or scornful

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terse

brief and to the point

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