Words to Describe Tone

  1. accusatory-charging of wrong doing

  2. apathetic-indifferent due to lack of energy or concern

  3. awe-solemn wonder

  4. bitter-exhibiting strong animosity as a result of pain or grief

  5. cynical-questions the basic sincerity and goodness of people

  6. condescending-a feeling of superiority

  7. contemplative-studying, thinking, reflecting on an issue

  8. critical-finding fault

  9. contemptuous-feeling that something is worthless or lacks respect

  10. caustic-stinging, biting

  11. conventional-lacking originality and individuality 12. disdainful-scornful

  1. didactic-wanting to educate or instruct the reader

  2. derisive-ridiculing, mocking

  3. earnest-a sincere state of mind

  4. erudite-learned, polished, scholarly

  5. forthright-directly frank without hesitation

  6. gloomy-sadness, full of rejection

  7. haughty-proud and vain to the point of arrogance

  8. indignant-marked by anger aroused by injustice

  9. judgmental-authoritative and often having critical opinions

  10. jovial-happy

  11. mocking-treating with contempt or ridicule

  12. malicious-purposely hurtful

  13. objective-an unbiased view-able to leave personal judgments aside

  14. optimistic-hopeful, cheerful

  15. pessimistic-seeing the worst side of things; no hope

  16. reverent-treating a subject with honor and respect

  17. ridiculing-slightly contemptuous banter; making fun of

  18. reflective-illustrating innermost thoughts and emotions

  19. sarcastic-sneering, caustic

  20. sardonic-scornfully and bitterly sarcastic

  21. satiric-ridiculing to show weakness in order to make a point, teach

  22. sincere-without deceit or pretense; genuine

  23. solemn-deeply earnest, tending toward sad reflection