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ambivalent
characterized by a mixture of opposite feelings or attitudes.
brusque
marked by rude or peremptory shortness.
conciliatory
overcoming animosity or hostility
cynical
believing the worst of human nature and motives
derogatory
expressive of low opinion
ebullient
joyously unrestrained,
fervent
characterized by intense emotion
indignant
angered at something unjust or wrong
introspective
examining own sensory and perceptual experiences
ironic
characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is
nonplussed
filled with bewilderment
optimistic
expecting the best in this best of all possible world.
pedantic
marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects
pragmatic
concerned with practical matters
salacious
characterized by lust
sarcastic
expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
saturnine
bitter or scornful
terse
brief and to the point
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