Countermeanings
From Derek
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 | ||
| Visionary | Delusional | ||
| Resolute | Obstinate
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Bold | Brazen |
