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Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning or not expressing something clearly.
Ambiguous
Disheartened or dejected; feeling sad and disappointed.
Crestfallen
Believing that all events are predetermined and inevitable, often with a sense of resignation.
Fatalistic
Stubbornly resistant to authority, discipline, or control
Recalcitrant
Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern; indifferent.
Apathetic
Morally corrupt or wicked.
Depraved
A feeling that something bad or harmful is about to happen; an ominous sense of dread.
Foreboding
Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of the past.
Reminiscent
Showing a casual and cheerful indifference that may be seen as improper; carefree or lacking due thought.
Blithe
Inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true, often without considering evidence or the opinions of others.
Dogmatic
Treating all rivals or disputants equally; unbiased and fair.
Impartial
Modestly or humorously critical of oneself, often to avoid appearing arrogant.
Self-deprecating
Rude, unfriendly, or bad-tempered; difficult to work with.
Churlish
Arousing or able to arouse intense feelings or emotions.
Emotive
earing or cutting deeply, often used metaphorically to describe causing deep emotional distress.
Lacerating
Showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence.
Timorous
Overly self-satisfied and unconcerned, especially when it leads to a lack of awareness of actual dangers or deficiencies.
Complacent
Feeling extremely happy, excited, or elated.
Exhilarated
Of little importance; trivial or small-minded, often in a spiteful or mean sense.
Petty
Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.
Vindictive