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Tone Words. Justin Bradley 3 rd Mrs.Cashatt. Pessimistic-A tendency to stress the negative or unfavorable or to take the gloomiest possible view. Synonym-Negative . Unambiguous-Having or exhibiting no ambiguity or uncertainty; clear. Synonym-Unequivocal.

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  1. Tone Words Justin Bradley 3rd Mrs.Cashatt

  2. Pessimistic-A tendency to stress the negative or unfavorable or to take the gloomiest possible view • Synonym-Negative

  3. Unambiguous-Having or exhibiting no ambiguity or uncertainty; clear. • Synonym-Unequivocal

  4. Contemptuous-showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful. • Synonym-Sneering

  5. Grim-stern and admitting of no appeasement or compromise • Synonym-Harsh

  6. Poignant- affecting, painful • agitating

  7. Sardonic- sarcastic • disdainful'

  8. Whimsical- playful, fanciful • amusing

  9. Foreboding- predict, warn • augur

  10. Scholarly- academic • educated

  11. Reverent- respectful • appreciative

  12. Incredulous- unbelieving • disbelieving

  13. Forthright- straightforward, honest • aboveboard

  14. Speculative- theoretical • abstract

  15. Impartial- fair, unprejudiced • detached

  16. Melancholy- depressed, sad • dejected

  17. Ominous- menacing, foreboding • augural

  18. Patronizing- condescend • indulge

  19. Pensive- meditative, solemn • attentive

  20. Derogatory- offensive, uncomplimentary • aspersing

  21. Evasive- deceitful, tricky • casuistic

  22. Sly- clever, devious • bluffing

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