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Words To Describe Someone's Tone/Voice

Abrasive - Showing little concern for the feelings of others; harsh.

Absurd - Wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate

Accusatory - Suggesting someone has done something wrong, complaining

Acerbic - Sharp and forthright

Acidic - Harsh or critical

Admiring - Approving; think highly of; respectful; praising

Aggressive - Hostile; determined; forceful; argumentative

Aggrieved - Angry and sad because you think you have been unfairly treated

Airy - Giving an impression of being unconcerned or not serious

Ambivalent - Having mixed feelings; uncertain; in a dilemma; undecided

Amused - Pleasantly; entertain or divert in an enjoyable or cheerful manner

Angry - Incensed or enraged; threatening or menacing

Animated - Full of life or excitement; lively; spirited; impassioned; vibrant

Anxious - Typically with a feeling of unease

Apathetic - Showing little interest; lacking concern; indifferent; unemotional

Apologetic - Full of regret; repentant; remorseful; acknowledging failure

Appreciative - Grateful; thankful; showing pleasure; enthusiastic

Ardent - Enthusiastic; passionate

Arrogant - Pompous; disdainful; overbearing; condescending; vain; scoffing

Assertive - Self-confident; strong-willed; authoritative; insistent

Authoritative - Commanding and self-confident

Awestruck - Amazed, filled with wonder/awe; reverential

Barbed - Deliberately hurtful

Barking - Utter a command or question abruptly or aggressively

Belligerent - Hostile; aggressive; combatant

Benevolent - Sympathetic; tolerant; generous; caring; well meaning

Bitter - Angry; acrimonious; antagonistic; spiteful; nasty

Blasé - Unimpressed or indifferent to something because one has experienced or seen it so often before

Bleak - Without hope or encouragement; depressing; dreary

Bombastic - High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated

Booming - Loud, deep, and resonant

Bored - To tire or make weary by being dull, repetitious, or uninteresting

Brash - Self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way

Braying - Speak or laugh loudly and harshly

Breathy - Producing or causing an audible sound of breathing, often related to physical exertion or strong feelings

Breezy - Appearing relaxed, informal, and cheerily brisk

Brittle - Lacking warmth, sensitivity, or compassion; aloof

Bubbly - Full of cheerful high spirits

Burbling - Speak in an unintelligible or silly way, typically at unnecessary length

Callous - Cruel disregard; unfeeling; uncaring; indifferent; ruthless

Candid - Truthful, straightforward; honest; unreserved