Countermeanings
As a hobby I like to collect pairs of words that possess positive and negative spin in their meaning. Please email me if you have some to add to the collection.
| Positive spin | Negative spin |
|---|---|
| Indignation | Anger |
| Self-esteem | Egotism |
| Confidence | Arrogance |
| Assertive | Aggressive |
| Persistent | Stubborn |
| Freedom fighter | Guerrilla |
| Strong willed | Pig headed |
| Leader | Controller/manipulator |
| Knowledgeable | Opinionated |
| Adaptable | Fickle |
| Firm | Inflexible |
| Risk taker | Gambler |
| Brave/courageous | Foolhardy |
| Attractive | Seductive |
| Erotic | Pornographic |
| Low-cost | Cheap |
| Masculine | Brute/Macho |
| Rustic | Crude |
| Peacemaker | Placator |
| Elegant | Trivial |
| Noble | Proud |
| Ambitious | Greedy |
| Trusting | Gullible |
| Spontaneous | Undisciplined |
| Focussed | Narrow |
| Sacrificer | Door-mat |
| Intriguing | Perplexing |
| Canny | Sly |
| Revolutionary | Anarchist |
| Eccentric | Crazy |
| Intricate | Fiddlely |
| Delicate | Fragile |
| Tender | Soppy |
| Protective | Smothering/Suffocating |
| Discerning | Judgmental |
| Passionate | Obsessed |
| Content/At peace | Apathetic |
| Humble | Self-deprecating |