compassionateAdj.Showing sorrow or sympathy for another who is suffering or hurt;wanting to eliminate another’s painsynonyms:

pity tenderness mercy sympathy The compassionate nurse treated her patients

with care.

exuberant AdjectiveShowing extreme joy and enthusiasmsynonyms:

passionatesparklingeffervescentexcitedThe exuberant child squealed when he was given permission to open his gifts.

reverent AdjectiveShowing respect and admirationsynonyms:

respectfulfaithfuladmiringThe reverent subjects worshiped and loved their ruler for his wise and generous ways.

apathetic AdjectiveShowing little to no emotion; not interested or concernedSynonyms:

indifferentunresponsiveunfeeling

The apathetic student shrugged her shoulders when she was told she would be repeating the 7th grade.

belligerent Adjectiveshowing aggression; waging war; ready to fight; hostileattitudeSynonyms:

hostileaggressivecombativeantagonistic

The belligerent employee received so many complaints that he was readily fired.

facetiousAdjectiveShowing a lack of serious intent, not meant to be taken seriously; humorous Synonyms:o ridiculouso sarcastico amusing

The facetious teacher told the students that there would be a pop quiz on the first day of school.

passiveAdjectivenot reacting or actively participatingSynonyms:indifferent phlegmatic compliant The passive student followed

directions but never participated or showed any real interest in the lesson.

cholericAdjectiveirritable; easily angered

synonyms:testy impatient

The choleric businessman fired his secretary.

cynicalAdjectiveBitterly distrustful; pessimisticsynonyms:

skeptical suspicious

The cynical businessman was convinced that everyone was stealing his ideas and taking credit for them

pompousAdjectiveexaggerated self-importance or dignitySynonyms:self-centered narcissistic vain

boastfulThe pompous butler turned his nose

up and closed the door.

melancholyadjectiveshowing sadness; depressionSynonyms: down moody gloomy blue

The girl was melancholy as she thought of all the people she’d be leaving behind.

pessimisticAdjectiveTo expect the worst; see the worst in all things and situationsSynonyms: hopeless sullen bleak worriedThe pessimistic man always saw the

glass as “half empty” instead of “half full”.

humbleadjectiveNot proud or arrogant; polite and respectfulsynonyms:

modestdemurereservedThe humble professor never bragged about his numerous awards, but instead listened to others and gave encouragement.

pretentiousAdjectiveA false outer appearance of great worthsynonyms: flashy flaunting showyThe pretentious young girl, spoiled

rotten by her parents, had no real friends because of her attitude.

callousAdjectiveInsensitive and unsympathetic

Synonyms: cold uncaring heartlessThe callous babysitter didn’t care

about upsetting the child.

sereneadjectivepeaceful or tranquil;calmsynonyms:

easygoing laid-back sedateThe beautiful sunset over the gentle

ocean waves was just the serene atmosphere the busy man needed to help him relax.

candidAdjectiveHonest; straightforward;unbiasedsynonyms:

sincere genuine truthful openThe new class president believed that being candid won her the most votes.

judgmentalAdjectiveMaking judgments onother people’s behavior;self-righteous

Synonyms:smug pious snobbishShe was so judgmental that people stopped telling her anything.

apprehensiveadjectiveUneasy; fearful about something that might happenSynonyms:concerned uncertain worried

The boy, apprehensive about the plan, was sure they would all get caught.

nostalgicAdjectivelongingly remembering;desire to return to a former time in one’s life

Synonyms:sentimental sappy wistfulThe woman was nostalgic about the times she had spent with her grandparents as a child.