Words to Capture Tone List #2

dubious (adj.)

• a) certain and reliable

• b) fraught with uncertainty or doubt; of doubtful promise or outcome

• c) clear and straightforward

• d) highly probable and assured

conciliatory (adj.)

• making or willing to make concessions

• showing aggression or hostility

• indifferent to others' feelings

• unwilling to compromise

candor (noun)

• a quality of being reserved and secretive

• unreserved, honest, or sincere expression

• a tendency to exaggerate

• a state of confusion or uncertainty

averse (adj.)

• strongly opposed

• enthusiastically supportive

• indifferently neutral

• mildly interested

callous (adj.)

• emotionally hardened

• easily influenced

• overly sensitive

• quick to forgive

morose (adj.)

• having a cheerful and lively disposition

• having a sullen and gloomy disposition

• being overly optimistic and positive

• exhibiting a carefree and joyful attitude

dire (adj.)

• fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless

• characterized by joy and happiness

• lacking in quality or value

• easily understood and clear

dismay (noun)

• the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles; sudden loss of courage or resolution from alarm or fear

• a state of excitement and enthusiasm

• a sense of calm and tranquility

• the act of expressing joy and happiness

sardonic (adj.)

• disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking

• excessively sentimental; overly emotional

• cheerfully optimistic; hopeful

• seriously critical; harshly judgmental

patronizing (adj.)

• characterized by a superior attitude towards others

• showing kindness and generosity

• exhibiting a lack of interest

• demonstrating humility and respect