Removed or distant, either physically or emotionally

Open to having more than one interpretation; having a double meaning

Having mixed feelings; being unable to choose between two (usually opposing) courses of action

Using analysis or logical reasoning

continued from, resembling, or adhering to the past; old-fashioned

aggressively hostile

Giving or serving as a warning

exercising a compelling charm which can inspire devotion in others

intended or likely to placate or pacify

having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority

tending to deal with situations that are aggressive, hostile or argumentative

to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties; struggle

in strict privacy or secrecy; confidence or intimacy; parting private matters

opposing points or opposing points of view

informal, like you are talking with the reader personally

extremely complex and difficult to follow

distrustful or contemptuous of virtue, selflessness in others believing the worst of others

separated or disconnected

full of or expressing contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior