Related by context. Frequent words. (Click for all words.) 56 defiant 53 conciliatory 44 tone 44 contrite 40 combative 40 unapologetic 40 stance 39 stoic 38 unrepentant 38 demeanor 38 defiantly 38 strident 37 resolute 37 upbeat 36 ebullient 36 jovial 36 confrontational 35 tearful 35 forthright 35 pointedly 35 gruff 35 somber 34 circumspect 34 folksy 34 terse 34 apologetic 33 reticent 33 self deprecating 33 steely 33 mood 33 populist 33 unflappable 33 brash 33 effusive 32 hardline 32 uncompromising 32 businesslike 32 bristled 32 tearfully 32 sternly 32 insistence 32 sombre 31 blunt 31 forceful 31 composure 31 innocence 31 angrily 31 demurred 31 calm 31 cordial 31 bluster 31 soft spoken 31 pained 31 lighthearted 31 attitude 31 stances 30 pragmatic 30 acerbic 30 phrasing 30 aloof 30 remarks 30 stubbornness 30 smiling 30 candor 30 teary eyed 30 visibly upset 30 olive branch 30 mince words 30 steadfast 30 delicate balance 30 hawkish 30 chord 30 gentler 30 sympathetic 30 predecessor 30 pragmatism 30 nonchalant 29 outspoken 29 dismissive 29 contrition 29 dour 29 speech 29 bravado 29 easygoing 29 mellow 29 stump speech 29 firebrand 29 reticence 29 unafraid 29 defiance 29 glum 29 persona 29 indignant 29 soften 29 boldness 29 mournful 29 backtrack 29 unmoved 29 feisty 29 bitter 29 approach