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| uncertainty; the simultaneous existence of two opposed and conflicting attitudes | ambivalent
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| reasoning from what's proven | analytic
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| lacking interest or concern | apathetic
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| to be confused, frustrated, or stymied | baffled
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| showing or implying a usually patronizing descent from dignity | condescending
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| distrusting of people's virtue, morals, or integrity | cynical
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| boldly resistant or challenging; intentionally disrespectful | defiant
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| disrespectful; contempt | contemptuous
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| absence of emotional involvement | detached
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| intended to instruct | didactic
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| to with contempt; to despise | disdainful
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| sudden or complete loss of courage; lacking in enthusiasm | dismayed
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| indifference; disregard; lack of interest | dismissive
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| deeply sincere | earnest
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| intensely joyful | ecstatic
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| open to interpretation; ambiguous | equivocal
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| feeling angry and impatient | exasperated
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| indicating or showing disbelief; skeptical | incredulous
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| feeling anger caused by injustice or meanness; fairly angry | indignant
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| lenient; allowing of unrestrained gratification | indulgent
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| to be curious or interested in | intrigued
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| sometimes sarcastic; contrary to what was expected or intended | ironic
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| to treat with ridicule or contempt; belittling | mocking
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| seemingly cool or unconcerned; indifferent | nonchalant
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| neutral; unbiased; unemotional; not influenced by prejudices | objective
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| expecting the best possible outcome | optimistic
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| expecting the worst possible outcome | pessimistic
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| to be confused, perplexed, or uncertain | puzzled
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| capable; limited or restricted to one thing | qualified
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| excepting of the inevitable without resistance | resigned
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| expressing respect, awe, and even love | reverential
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| violent disgust or hatred | revulsion
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| intentionally hateful or mocking | sarcastic
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| tending to indulge in emotions excessively | sentimental
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| questioning; showing doubt | skeptical
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| very serious; grave; somber | solemn
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| poised and not embarrassed | unabashed
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| driven by whim; spontaneous; fanciful | whimsical
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| full of wishful yearning; characterized by melancholy | wistful
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