compassionate Adj. Showing sorrow or sympathy for another who is suffering or hurt;

compassionate Adj. Showing sorrow or sympathy for another who is suffering or hurt; wanting to eliminate another’s pain synonyms: • pity • tenderness • mercy • sympathy The compassionate nurse treated her patients with care.

exuberant Adjective Showing extreme joy and enthusiasm synonyms: • passionate • sparkling • effervescent • excited The exuberant child squealed when he was given permission to open his gifts.

reverent Adjective Showing respect and admiration synonyms: • respectful • faithful • admiring The reverent subjects worshiped and loved their ruler for his wise and generous ways.

apathetic Adjective Showing little to no emotion; not interested or concerned Synonyms: • indifferent • unresponsive • unfeeling The apathetic student shrugged her shoulders when she was told she would be repeating the 7th grade.

belligerentAdjective showing aggression; waging war; ready to fight; hostile attitude Synonyms: • hostile • aggressive • combative • antagonistic The belligerent employee received so many complaints that he was readily fired.

facetious Adjective Showing a lack of serious intent, not meant to be taken seriously; humorous Synonyms: • ridiculous • sarcastic • amusing The facetious teacher told the students that there would be a pop quiz on the first day of school.

passive Adjective not reacting or actively participating Synonyms: indifferent phlegmatic compliant The passive student followed directions but never participated or showed any real interest in the lesson.

choleric Adjective irritable; easily angered synonyms: • testy impatient The choleric businessman fired his secretary.

cynical Adjective Bitterly distrustful; pessimistic synonyms: • skeptical suspicious The cynical businessman was convinced that everyone was stealing his ideas and taking credit for them

pompous Adjective exaggerated self-importance or dignity Synonyms: self-centered narcissistic vain boastful The pompous butler turned his nose up and closed the door.

melancholy adjective showing sadness; depression Synonyms: • down moody • gloomy blue The girl was melancholy as she thought of all the people she’d be leaving behind.

pessimistic Adjective To expect the worst; see the worst in all things and situations Synonyms: • hopeless sullen bleak worried The pessimistic man always saw the glass as “half empty” instead of “half full”.

humble adjective Not proud or arrogant; polite and respectful synonyms: • modest demure reserved The humble professor never bragged about his numerous awards, but instead listened to others and gave encouragement.

pretentious Adjective A false outer appearance of great worth synonyms: • flashy flaunting showy The pretentious young girl, spoiled rotten by her parents, had no real friends because of her attitude.

callous Adjective Insensitive and unsympathetic Synonyms: • cold uncaring heartless The callous babysitter didn’t care about upsetting the child.

serene adjective peaceful or tranquil; calm synonyms: • easygoing laid-back sedate The beautiful sunset over the gentle ocean waves was just the serene atmosphere the busy man needed to help him relax.

candid Adjective Honest; straightforward; unbiased synonyms: • sincere genuine truthful open The new class president believed that being candid won her the most votes.

judgmental Adjective Making judgments on other people’s behavior; self-righteous Synonyms: • smug pious snobbish She was so judgmental that people stopped telling her anything.

apprehensive adjective Uneasy; fearful about something that might happen Synonyms: concerned uncertain worried The boy, apprehensive about the plan, was sure they would all get caught.

nostalgic Adjective longingly remembering; desire to return to a former time in one’s life Synonyms: • sentimental sappy wistful The woman was nostalgic about the times she had spent with her grandparents as a child.

compassionate Adj. Showing sorrow or sympathy for another who is suffering or hurt;