apathetic- indifferent due to lack of energy or concern
condescension- condescending-a feeling of superiority
contemplative- studying, thinking, reflecting on an issue
choleric- hot-tempered, easily angered
contemptuous- showing or feeling that something is worthless or lacks respect
caustic- intense use of sarcasm; stinging, biting
didactic- author attempts to educate or instruct the reader
derisive- ridiculing, mocking
erudite- learned, polished, scholarly
forthright- directly frank without hesitation
haughty- proud and vain to the point of arrogance
lyrical- expressing a poet’s inner feelings; emotional; full of images; song-like
morose- gloomy, sullen, surly, despondent
obsequious- polite and obedient in order to gain something
ribald- offensive in speech or gesture
reflective- illustrating innermost thoughts and emotions
sardonic- scornfully and bitterly sarcastic
satiric- ridiculing to show weakness in order to make a point, teach
sanguineous -optimistic, cheerful
Tone/Attitude Words
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