| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | accurate | correct and precise |
| 2. | actionable | easy to act on |
| 3. | advisory | offering advice or guidance |
| 4. | affirming | showing support or validation |
| 5. | appreciative | showing gratitude or approval |
| 6. | astute | sharp and insightful |
| 7. | balanced | showing both strengths and weaknesses |
| 8. | biting | sharply critical |
| 9. | blunt | very direct, sometimes harsh |
| 10. | brief | short in length |
| 11. | candid | frank and truthful |
| 12. | clear | easy to understand |
| 13. | complimentary | expressing praise |
| 14. | comprehensive | covering many important points |
| 15. | constructive | helpful and aimed at improvement |
| 16. | convincing | believable and compelling |
| 17. | credible | trustworthy and believable |
| 18. | critical | expressing faults or concerns |
| 19. | damning | strongly condemning |
| 20. | detailed | including many useful particulars |
| 21. | developmental | supporting growth over time |
| 22. | diagnostic | identifying problems or causes |
| 23. | diplomatic | careful and polite in wording |
| 24. | direct | straightforward and unambiguous |
| 25. | discerning | showing good judgment |
| 26. | emotional | strongly influenced by feelings |
| 27. | empathetic | showing understanding of feelings |
| 28. | encouraging | giving confidence or motivation |
| 29. | evaluative | judging quality or performance |
| 30. | even-handed | fair to all sides |
| 31. | evidence-based | supported by evidence |
| 32. | fair | just and unbiased |
| 33. | focused | centered on key points |
| 34. | formal | official and structured |
| 35. | formative | meant to guide improvement |
| 36. | forward-looking | oriented toward future improvement |
| 37. | future-focused | aimed at next steps |
| 38. | general | broad rather than detailed |
| 39. | gentle | soft and not harsh |
| 40. | growth-oriented | focused on learning and progress |
| 41. | hard-hitting | forceful and strongly critical |
| 42. | harsh | severe or unkind |
| 43. | helpful | useful for improvement or understanding |
| 44. | honest | truthful and direct |
| 45. | impartial | not favoring either side |
| 46. | improvement-focused | centered on getting better |
| 47. | informed | based on knowledge |
| 48. | insightful | showing deep understanding |
| 49. | inspiring | stimulating enthusiasm or ideas |
| 50. | instructional | teaching through guidance |
| 51. | kind | gentle and considerate |
| 52. | long-winded | too lengthy and tedious |
| 53. | meaningful | important and worthwhile |
| 54. | measured | calm and controlled |
| 55. | moderate | not extreme in tone |
| 56. | motivating | inspiring action or effort |
| 57. | negative | expressing disapproval or criticism |
| 58. | neutral | not strongly biased |
| 59. | nuanced | showing subtle distinctions |
| 60. | objective | based on facts, not feelings |
| 61. | penetrating | deeply insightful |
| 62. | perceptive | showing keen understanding |
| 63. | persuasive | likely to convince |
| 64. | positive | expressing approval or encouragement |
| 65. | practical | focused on real use |
| 66. | precise | exact and accurate |
| 67. | probing | searching and investigative |
| 68. | professional | appropriate for work settings |
| 69. | rambling | too long and unfocused |
| 70. | reasonable | fair and logical |
| 71. | reassuring | reducing worry or doubt |
| 72. | reflective | thoughtful and self-aware |
| 73. | relevant | closely connected to the issue |
| 74. | respectful | polite and considerate |
| 75. | responsive | reacting appropriately to input |
| 76. | restrained | controlled and not excessive |
| 77. | scathing | extremely harsh and critical |
| 78. | searching | deep and thorough |
| 79. | sensible | reasonable and practical |
| 80. | severe | very strong or strict |
| 81. | sharp | keen and critical |
| 82. | sound | sensible and well founded |
| 83. | specific | clear and detailed, not vague |
| 84. | supportive | encouraging and helpful |
| 85. | tactful | careful not to offend |
| 86. | tailored | adapted to a person |
| 87. | targeted | aimed at a specific issue |
| 88. | terse | brief and abrupt |
| 89. | thorough | complete and careful |
| 90. | thoughtful | carefully considered and considerate |
| 91. | timely | given at the right time |
| 92. | tough | hard to hear but useful |
| 93. | unbiased | free from unfair preference |
| 94. | unhelpful | not useful for improvement |
| 95. | useful | providing practical value or guidance |
| 96. | vague | not clear or specific |
| 97. | validating | confirming feelings or efforts |
| 98. | valuable | worth having or considering |
| 99. | well-founded | supported by good reasons |
| 100. | wordy | using too many words |
