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Abashed

Ashamed or embarrassed; disconcerted (disrupt the composure of, unsettle)

abrasive

showing little concern for the feelings of others; harsh.

abusive

Extremely offensive and insulting

accepting

Believe/tolerate/consent



acerbic

sharp and forthright; sarcastic

acquiescent

ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants; compliant



admiring

regard with respect or warm approval

adoring

love and respect (someone) deeply.

affectionate

readily feeling or showing fondness or tenderness.

aghast

filled with horror or shock.

allusive

using or containing suggestion rather than explicit mention

amused

Finding something funny/entertaining

angry

feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility; full of anger.

anxious

feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome

apologetic

expressing or showing regretful acknowledgement of an offence or failure

apprehensive

Fearful or anxious

approving

showing or feeling approval of someone or something.

arch

deliberately or affectedly playful and teasing

ardent

very enthusiastic or passionate.

argumentative

given to arguing

audacious

showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks




showing an impudent lack of respect.

awe-struck

filled with or revealing awe; astonished

bantering

exchange remarks in a good-humoured teasing way.

begrudging

envy (someone) the possession or enjoyment of (something).




give reluctantly or resentfully

bemused

puzzled , confused, or bewildered

benevolent

well meaning and kindly

biting

harsh or cruel.

bitter

feeling or showing anger, hurt, or resentment because of bad experiences or a sense of unjust treatment

blithe

showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper.

boastful

showing excessive pride and self-satisfaction in one's achievements, possessions, or abilities

bored

feeling weary and impatient because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one's current activity.

bristling

aggressively brisk or tense

brusque

abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.

calm

not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions

candid

truthful and straightforward; frank.

caressing

Gentle and Loving

caustic

sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way.

cavalier

showing a lack of proper concern; offhand.

childish

of, like, or appropriate to a child




silly and immature.