Tone Word List #4

Foreboding

A strong inner feeling or notion of a future misfortune, evil, etc; presentiment

Forthright

Going straight to the point; frank; direct; outspoken

Frivolous

Characterized by lack of seriousness or sense; self-indulgently carefree; unconcerned about or lacking any serious purpose; of little or no weight, worth, or importance

Ghoulish

Strangely diabolical or cruel; monstrous; delighting in the revolting or loathsome

Haughty

Disdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious

Histrionic

Over-the-top dramatic

Holier-than-thou

Obnoxiously pious; sanctimonious; self-righteous

Impartial

Not partial or biased; fair; just

Impassive

Without emotion; apathetic; unmoved; calm; serene

Impertinent

Insolently rude; uncivil; intrusive or presumptuous, as persons or their actions; insolently rude in speech or manner; also: not pertinent or relevant; irrelevant

Incisive

Penetrating; cutting; biting; trenchant; remarkably clear and direct; sharp; keen; acute

Incredulous

Disinclined or indisposed to believe; skeptical; indicating or showing unbelief

Indignant

Expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base

Inflammatory

Tending to arouse anger, hostility, passion, etc