| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | abrasive | harsh and unpleasant in manner |
| 2. | acerbic | sharp and harsh in tone |
| 3. | acid | sharply critical or bitter |
| 4. | affectionless | lacking affection or warmth |
| 5. | aloof | distant and emotionally detached |
| 6. | apathetic | showing no interest or feeling |
| 7. | barbed | hurtful beneath a sharp remark |
| 8. | biting | sharply hurtful or critical |
| 9. | blase | unimpressed and emotionally unmoved |
| 10. | blind | failing to notice or understand |
| 11. | blunt | direct without tact |
| 12. | boorish | rude and socially insensitive |
| 13. | boorlike | rude and socially awkward |
| 14. | brusque | abrupt and curt in manner |
| 15. | brutal | cruelly direct or severe |
| 16. | callous | cruelly unconcerned about others |
| 17. | careless | not careful about others’ feelings |
| 18. | chilly | cool and unfriendly |
| 19. | clinical | coldly detached and unemotional |
| 20. | clueless | unaware of what is appropriate |
| 21. | cold | emotionally distant or unsympathetic |
| 22. | coldhearted | lacking warmth, pity, or compassion |
| 23. | compassionless | having no compassion or pity |
| 24. | cool | calm but emotionally distant |
| 25. | cruel | causing pain without concern |
| 26. | dead | without feeling or response |
| 27. | dense | slow to notice feelings or hints |
| 28. | desensitized | made less sensitive or responsive |
| 29. | detached | emotionally separate or uninvolved |
| 30. | discourteous | rude and lacking consideration |
| 31. | dispassionate | not influenced by emotion |
| 32. | distant | not warm or emotionally close |
| 33. | emotionless | showing little or no emotion |
| 34. | flint-hearted | very hard and unfeeling |
| 35. | flinty | stern, hard, and unyielding |
| 36. | frosty | cold and unfriendly in manner |
| 37. | gross | crude and lacking sensitivity |
| 38. | gruff | rough and unfriendly in manner |
| 39. | ham-fisted | clumsy and tactless |
| 40. | hard-boiled | tough and not sentimental |
| 41. | hard-hearted | lacking pity or kindness |
| 42. | hard-nosed | practical but lacking sympathy |
| 43. | harsh | severe and unkind in manner |
| 44. | heartless | cruel and lacking compassion |
| 45. | heavy-handed | clumsy, forceful, and tactless |
| 46. | heedless | not paying proper attention |
| 47. | icy | very cold or unfriendly |
| 48. | ill-mannered | rude or badly behaved |
| 49. | impassive | showing no emotion |
| 50. | impersonal | lacking personal warmth or feeling |
| 51. | impolite | not polite or considerate |
| 52. | inconsiderate | not thinking about others’ needs |
| 53. | indelicate | lacking tact about sensitive matters |
| 54. | indifferent | showing no interest or concern |
| 55. | inept | clumsy or tactless in handling matters |
| 56. | loutish | rude and clumsy in behavior |
| 57. | maladroit | awkward and tactless |
| 58. | merciless | showing no mercy or compassion |
| 59. | nonchalant | casually unconcerned |
| 60. | numb | unable to feel physically or emotionally |
| 61. | oafish | clumsy and socially unaware |
| 62. | oblivious | unaware of others’ feelings |
| 63. | obtuse | slow to understand feelings or hints |
| 64. | phlegmatic | calm and not easily moved |
| 65. | pitiless | showing no pity or mercy |
| 66. | remorseless | feeling no regret or guilt |
| 67. | remote | emotionally distant or detached |
| 68. | rough | not gentle or considerate |
| 69. | rude | offensive and lacking manners |
| 70. | ruthless | showing no pity or restraint |
| 71. | sarcastic | mocking in a hurtful way |
| 72. | sardonic | scornfully mocking and bitter |
| 73. | scathing | severely critical and hurtful |
| 74. | sharp | harsh or cutting in speech |
| 75. | short | abrupt and impatient in speech |
| 76. | snide | mocking and indirectly cruel |
| 77. | standoffish | distant and unfriendly |
| 78. | stoic | not showing pain or emotion |
| 79. | stolid | calm and showing little emotion |
| 80. | stony | showing no feeling or sympathy |
| 81. | tactless | showing poor social sensitivity |
| 82. | tasteless | lacking tact or good judgment |
| 83. | thoughtless | not considering others’ feelings |
| 84. | tone-deaf | unaware of social or emotional impact |
| 85. | unaffected | not influenced or moved emotionally |
| 86. | uncaring | showing no care or concern |
| 87. | uncharitable | lacking generosity or sympathy |
| 88. | unemotional | not showing emotional response |
| 89. | unempathetic | lacking empathy for others |
| 90. | unfeeling | lacking sympathy or emotional warmth |
| 91. | unkind | not kind or considerate |
| 92. | unmoved | not emotionally affected |
| 93. | unresponsive | not reacting or responding |
| 94. | unsentimental | not moved by tender feelings |
| 95. | unsympathetic | not showing sympathy or support |
| 96. | untouched | not emotionally affected |
| 97. | warmthless | lacking emotional warmth |
| 98. | withdrawn | socially or emotionally distant |
| 99. | withering | devastatingly critical or contemptuous |
| 100. | wooden | stiff and emotionally unresponsive |
