Negative Tone/attitude Words

Oleg F.
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  1. accusing
    containing or expressing accusation
    Two more have been suspended from state TV after accusing the government of censorship.
  2. aggravated
    made more severe or intense especially in law
    He denies causing racially aggravated intentional harassment, alarm or distress.
  3. agitated
    physically disturbed or set in motion
    The next day, her brother said, “she was speaking gibberish, and very agitated.”
  4. angry
    feeling or showing extreme displeasure or hostility
    They get frustrated, and they are going to get angry.
  5. apathetic
    showing little or no emotion or animation
    He also missed his first five field goal attempts and appeared apathetic about attacking the basket.
  6. arrogant
    having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance
    The few arrogant people typically didn’t end up being that impressive.
  7. artificial
    contrived by art rather than nature
    He was forced to rely on artificial respiration for all but a few hours a week.
  8. audacious
    disposed to venture or take risks
    The early morning attack was an audacious assault on the fortified Syrian capital.
  9. belligerent
    characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
    But after such a defiant and belligerent stand, few would ever claim he was a puffed up cruiserweight ever again.
  10. bitter
    causing a sharp and acrid taste experience
    Very slowly at first, just a few flakes descending in the bitter Nottingham air.
Created on Tue Nov 06 18:47:58 EST 2012

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