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Negative and Neutral Attitude

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indignation
1.
in
dig
na
tion
Noun

a feeling of anger or annoyance aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean

Her voice trembled with indignation at the unfair accusation.

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skepticism
2.
skep
ti
ci
sm
Noun

a doubting or questioning attitude towards ideas, beliefs, or claims that are generally accepted

Her skepticism about the new diet fad led her to research its effectiveness before trying it.

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cynicism
3.
cy
ni
ci
sm
Noun

a doubtful view toward others' honesty or intentions

The film highlighted the cynicism of modern society, where people often doubt the goodness in others.

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complacency
4.
comp
la
cen
cy
Noun

a feeling of self-satisfaction or contentment, often accompanied by a lack of awareness of potential dangers

The team's early successes led to complacency, causing them to underestimate their competition in the final match.

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contempt
5.
con
tempt
Noun

the disregard and lack of respect for someone or something seen as insignificant or unworthy

She looked at his suggestion with contempt, dismissing it immediately.

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disdain
6.
dis
dain
Noun

the feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect or consideration

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resentment
7.
re
sent
ment
Noun

the feeling of anger and dissatisfaction because one thinks something is unfair

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mania
8.
ma
nia
Noun

an intense enthusiasm or obsession for something, often to an excessive or uncontrollable degree

His mania for collecting rare coins led him to travel the world in search of unique pieces.

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brazen
9.
bra
zen
Adjective

behaving without shame or fear and refusing to follow traditional rules or manners

The employee's brazen attitude during the meeting surprised everyone as she openly challenged the boss's decisions.

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morose
10.
mo
rose
Adjective

having a sullen, gloomy, or pessimistic disposition

After receiving disappointing news, he became morose and withdrew from social interactions.

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sullen
11.
su
llen
Adjective

bad-tempered, gloomy, and usually silent

After losing the game, he sat in the corner with a sullen expression, refusing to talk to anyone.

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mercurial
12.
mer
cu
rial
Adjective

prone to unpredicted and sudden changes

Her mercurial mood swings made it hard for friends to keep up.

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sheepish
13.
shee
pish
Adjective

feeling slightly embarrassed or ashamed, often due to having done something silly or foolish

The boy looked sheepish as he admitted to breaking the vase.

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sarcastic
14.
sar
cas
tic
Adjective

stating the opposite of what one means to criticize, insult, mock, or make a joke

His sarcastic remarks often left others feeling offended or belittled.

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snobbish
15.
sno
bbish
Adjective

displaying an attitude of superiority toward those perceived as inferior, often due to social status, wealth, or education

Her snobbish remarks about the neighborhood offended many of the residents.

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offhand
16.
off
hand
Adverb

In a dismissive or indifferent manner

He dismissed her concerns offhand, not realizing how important they were to her.

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pejorative
17.
pe
jo
ra
tive
Adjective

having a negative or belittling connotation

She used pejorative language to describe her rival's work.

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willful
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will
ful
Adjective

done deliberately and intentionally, often with determination or stubbornness

Despite being warned of the consequences, he made a willful decision to ignore the safety guidelines.

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disgruntled
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disg
ru
ntled
Adjective

feeling dissatisfied, often due to a sense of unfair treatment or disappointment

The disgruntled employee expressed frustration with the company's new policies during the meeting.

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pessimistic
20.
pe
ssi
mis
tic
Adjective

having or showing a negative view of the future and always waiting for something bad to happen

Despite their hard work, he remained pessimistic about the chances of success.

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mistrust
21.
mis
trust
Verb

to have doubts, reservations, or uncertainties about relying on someone or something

His suspicious nature causes him to instinctively mistrust people's intentions until they prove otherwise.

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belittle
22.
be
li
ttle
Verb

to make something or someone seem less important

He often belittles his coworkers' contributions, making them feel undervalued.

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patronize
23.
pat
ro
nize
Verb

to support or sponsor a person, organization, or cause, often by providing financial assistance

The wealthy entrepreneur decided to patronize a local arts initiative by funding exhibitions.

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snicker
24.
sni
cker
Verb

to laugh quietly in a sneaky or mocking way

The students couldn't help but snicker when the teacher made a funny mistake.

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mock
25.
mock
Verb

to ridicule someone or something in a disrespectful manner

She did not appreciate being mocked for her fashion choices at the party.

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scoff
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scoff
Verb

to mock with contempt

He scoffed at the idea of ghosts.

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scowl
27.
scowl
Verb

to frown in a sullen or angry way

She scowled at the noisy children.

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haugh
ti
ly
Adverb

in a manner that shows arrogant superiority toward others

She haughtily dismissed the suggestion, believing her own ideas were far superior.

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blatantly
29.
bla
tant
ly
Adverb

in an open and unashamed way, especially when violating rules or norms

He blatantly lied to the manager about finishing the project.

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pre
ten
tious
ly
Adverb

in a manner that tries to impress by pretending to have more importance, talent, or culture than is actually possessed

He spoke pretentiously about his travels, exaggerating his experiences to seem more worldly.

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disposition
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dis
po
si
tion
Noun

the act or means of getting rid of something

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apathy
32.
a
pa
thy
Noun

a general lack of interest, concern, or enthusiasm toward things in life

The student's apathy towards his studies was evident in his consistently low grades.

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reserve
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re
serve
Verb

to set something aside and keep it for future use

The company reserves a portion of its profits each quarter for investment in research and development.

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hesitant
34.
he
si
tant
Adjective

uncertain or reluctant to act or speak, often due to doubt or indecision

The hesitant student stood at the front of the class, unsure whether to ask a question.

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outspoken
35.
out
spo
ken
Adjective

freely expressing one's opinions or ideas without holding back

The outspoken activist fearlessly spoke out against social injustices, rallying others to join the cause.

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forthright
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forth
right
Adjective

(of a person) straightforward in expressing thoughts or opinions

He is a forthright individual, always speaking his mind without hesitation.

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blunt
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blunt
Adjective

having a plain and sometimes harsh way of expressing thoughts or opinions

Instead of sugarcoating the feedback, she gave a blunt assessment of the project's shortcomings.

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candid
38.
can
did
Adjective

open and direct about one's true feelings or intentions

She appreciated his candid feedback, which helped her understand her strengths and weaknesses.

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bashful
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bash
ful
Adjective

shy or timid, especially in social situations, often accompanied by a reluctance to draw attention to oneself

The bashful child hid behind their mother's leg when introduced to strangers at the party.

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solemn
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so
lemn
Adjective

reflecting deep sincerity or a lack of humor

The solemn ceremony honored the sacrifices of those who served in the military.

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objective
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ob
jec
tive
Noun

a goal that one wants to achieve

Her main objective is to complete the project by the end of the month.

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matter-of-fact
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ma
tter
of
fact
Adjective

presenting information in a straightforward, unemotional, and practical manner

He gave a matter-of-fact explanation of the procedure, focusing solely on the necessary steps.

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timid
43.
ti
mid
Adjective

lacking confidence or courage

She was too timid to speak up during meetings, fearing she would say something wrong.

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detach
44.
de
tach
Verb

to remove or separate something

She detached the document from the file for further review.

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stern
45.
stern
Adjective

serious and strict in manner or attitude, often showing disapproval or authority

The stern teacher maintained order in the classroom with her strict rules.

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withdraw
46.
with
draw
Verb

to take money out of an account, fund, or financial institution

She visited the ATM to withdraw some cash for groceries.

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rampant
47.
ram
pant
Adjective

characterized by unchecked, aggressive, or uncontrollable behavior

Crime was rampant in the city after the blackout.

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prone
48.
prone
Adjective

having a tendency or inclination toward something

He is prone to making impulsive decisions.

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apt
49.
apt
Adjective

suitable or appropriate in the circumstances

The rainy weather was apt for staying indoors and reading.

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resignedly
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re
sig
ned
ly
Adverb

in a manner that shows acceptance of something undesirable or unavoidable without protest

She sighed resignedly and started cleaning up the mess, knowing it was her responsibility.

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im
pa
ssive
ly
Adverb

in a manner that shows no emotion, feeling, or reaction

He listened impassively to the news, not letting his true feelings show.

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