ACT Exam Literacy - Negative and Neutral Attitudes

a feeling of anger or annoyance aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean

a doubting or questioning attitude towards ideas, beliefs, or claims that are generally accepted

a doubtful view toward others' honesty or intentions

a feeling of self-satisfaction or contentment, often accompanied by a lack of awareness of potential dangers

the disregard and lack of respect for someone or something seen as insignificant or unworthy

the feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect or consideration

the feeling of anger and dissatisfaction because one thinks something is unfair

an intense enthusiasm or obsession for something, often to an excessive or uncontrollable degree

behaving without shame or fear and refusing to follow traditional rules or manners

having a sullen, gloomy, or pessimistic disposition

bad-tempered, gloomy, and usually silent

prone to unpredicted and sudden changes

showing a lack of confidence or courage in an awkward way

in a manner that shows acceptance of something undesirable or unavoidable without protest

(of a person) unwilling to talk to other people or participate in social events

having a tendency or inclination toward something

having a natural tendency toward something

a general lack of interest, concern, or enthusiasm toward things in life

a tendency to keep one's thoughts, feelings, and personal affairs to oneself

the usual attitude of a person in any given circumstance

in a manner that shows no emotion, feeling, or reaction

behaving in an unrestrained or unchecked manner, often to the point of being reckless or aggressive

stating the opposite of what one means to criticize, insult, mock, or make a joke

displaying an attitude of superiority toward those perceived as inferior, often due to social status, wealth, or education

having tones of humiliation, insult, disrespect, or disapproval

feeling dissatisfied, often due to a sense of unfair treatment or disappointment

having or showing a negative view of the future and always waiting for something bad to happen

to have doubts, reservations, or uncertainties about relying on someone or something

to speak or express derogatory remarks about someone

to speak or behave in a way that implies that one is more knowledgeable, experienced, or intelligent than the other person

to laugh quietly in a sneaky or mocking way

to ridicule someone or something in a disrespectful manner

to express contempt or derision by mocking, ridiculing, and laughing at someone or something

to frown in a sullen or angry way

in a manner that shows arrogant superiority toward others

in an open and unashamed way, especially when violating rules or norms

in a manner that tries to impress by pretending to have more importance, talent, or culture than is actually possessed

uncertain or reluctant to act or speak, often due to doubt or indecision

In a dismissive or indifferent manner

freely expressing one's opinions or ideas without holding back

(of a person) straightforward in expressing thoughts or opinions

having a plain and sometimes harsh way of expressing thoughts or opinions

open and direct about one's true feelings or intentions

stubbornly disregarding rules, advice, or the wishes of others

shy or timid, especially in social situations, often accompanied by a reluctance to draw attention to oneself

reflecting deep sincerity or a lack of humor

based only on facts and not influenced by personal feelings or judgments

presenting information in a straightforward, unemotional, and practical manner

lacking confidence or courage

lacking interest or emotional involvement

serious and strict in manner or attitude, often showing disapproval or authority