Tone Flashcards

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Acerbic

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Harsh or bitter in tone; sharply critical.

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Admonishing

Back

Gently warning or advising to correct behaviour.

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Apathetic

Back

Showing no interest or concern.

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Bitter

Back

Angry or hurt due to unfair treatment.

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Blunt

Back

Very direct, sometimes in a rude way.

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Candid

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Honest, open, and straightforward.

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Condescending

Back

Talking down to others; acting superior.

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Critical

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Judging harshly or carefully analysing flaws.

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Detached

Back

Emotionally distant or neutral.

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Earnest

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Sincere, serious, and full of effort.