Positive Tones 1
Expecting positive outcomes.
What is Optimistic?
Deeply sad or sorrowful
What is Melancholy?
Fair and unbiased
What is impartial?
Irritated or bothered.
What is Annoyed?
Showing excitement and eager interest.
What is Enthusiastic?
Showing understanding
What is sympathetic?
Expecting negative outcomes.
What is Pessimistic?
Longing for the past
Showing strong dislike or arrogance.
What is Disdainful?
Peaceful, relaxed.
What is Calm?
Confident and direct in expressing opinions.
What is Assertive?
Very direct, sometimes rudely honest
What is Blunt?
Careful to avoid mistake
What is Cautious?
Expressing severe emotional pain or distress.
What is Anguished?
Free from guilt
What is innocent?
Finding something funny or entertaining.
What is Amused?
Protecting oneself from criticism
What is defensive?
Worried that something bad might happen
What is apprehensive?
Using sharp, mocking, or ironic language
What is Sarcastic?
Showing respect or warm approval.
What is Admiring?
Sincere and serious
What is Earnest?
Showing little or no effort, interest, or concern.
What is Apathetic?
Open, honst and straightforward
What is candid?
Mocking or ridiculing
What is Derisive?
Commanding and confident, showing expertise
What is Authoritative?