Tone Words

acerbic

expressing harsh or sharp criticism in a clever way

belligerent

hostile, aggressive, inclined to fight

callous

hardened, unfeeling, indifferent to the suffering of others

indignant

expressing anger at unjust actions or treatment; expressing offense

stubborn

determined not to change one’s attitude or position, even in spite of solid arguments to do so; inflexible

vociferous

expressing oneself in a loud, forceful manner

belittling

to portray a person or action seem as if he/she/it is unimportant

bombastic

using language intended to impress but does not express ideas clearly due to its overblown, flamboyant style; pompous

critical

expressing disapproving or adverse comments about a person or subject

disdainful

expressing contempt or derision for someone/something because you find it unworthy of respect

haughty

arrogant; vainly proud

judgmental

critical, condemning, disapproving

melancholy

sad, depressed

ominous

suggesting something menacing is going to happen in the future; threatening

nostalgic

a bittersweet (pleasure & sadness) longing for the past, wishing to experience it again

pensive

dreamily thoughtful, usually marked by some sadness

african

friendly, sociable, and generally good-natured

effusive

expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an emotionally unrestrained, heartfelt manner; gushy

facetious

not seriously meaning what you say, usually in an attempt to deceive or trick others

sarcastic

using irony in order to mock or convey contempt

apathetic

showing little or no emotion; indifferent

biased

prejudiced towards one side