100 Negative Words Starting With C (List)

100 Negative Words Starting With C

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So you’re looking for a negative word starting with a C if this is the case you have come to the right place. While 100 negative words starting with the letter C may not seem like the most uplifting topic, there are various ways in which we can use them. Firstly, these words could be used as a warning mechanism.

If someone is described as cynical, callous, or curt, it could be a red flag that they may not be the most pleasant person to be around. By being aware of these negative traits, we can take appropriate steps to protect ourselves from potential negativity.

We can use these words to better understand ourselves or others. By identifying negative characteristics such as complacency, conceit, or cowardice, we can work towards addressing these issues and improving ourselves. By recognizing these traits in others, we can become more empathetic and understanding toward them. In conclusion, while negative words may not be the most uplifting, they can still serve a purpose in our lives.

100 negative words starting with c

Callous

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others’ feelings

Catastrophic

involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering

Captious

overly critical or fault-finding

Coercive

using force or threats to persuade someone to do something

Confounded

confused or bewildered

Contemptuous

showing contempt; scornful

Contradictory

containing elements that are opposed or inconsistent with one another

Corrupt

dishonest or immoral; involving bribery or the abuse of power

Cynical

distrustful of human nature and motives

Crippling

causing someone or something to become severely disabled or ineffective

Crass

lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence

Cruel

causing pain or suffering to others without remorse

Curt

rudely brief in speech or abrupt in manner

Cowardly

lacking courage or bravery

Clumsy

awkward or uncoordinated in movement or action

Complaining

expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance about something

Careless

not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoid harm or errors

Contemptible

deserving contempt; despicable

Clueless

having no knowledge or understanding of something

Critical

expressing disapproval or finding fault

Cold

lacking warmth or friendliness

Combative

eager to fight or argue

Cranky

irritable or easily annoyed

Churlish

rude in a mean-spirited and surly way

Cocky

arrogant or conceited

Cursory

hasty and superficial; not thorough or detailed

Condemning

expressing strong disapproval of something

Crooked

dishonest or corrupt

Compulsive

resulting from an irresistible urge or impulse

Cutthroat

ruthless or merciless

Clingy

excessively or clingingly dependent

Condescending

showing patronizing superiority

Childish

displaying immature behavior

Crabby

easily annoyed or irritable

Cringing

excessively obedient or submissive

Corrosive

harmful or destructive; tending to corrode

Colorless

lacking in vividness or interest; dull

Convoluted

extremely complex and difficult to follow

Cheerless

lacking cheer or happiness

Contrary

opposed to or at variance with something

Closed-minded

unwilling to consider new ideas or opinions

Cocksure

excessively confident or arrogant

Cumbersome

unwieldy and difficult to carry or manage

Culpable

deserving blame or censure

Clamorous

making a loud and confused noise

Crude

lacking tact, taste, or refinement

Captive

imprisoned or confined against one’s will

Complicated

consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements; intricate

Convoluted

excessively complicated or intricate

Careless

not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors

Corrosive

harmful or destructive; tending to corrode

Colorless

lacking in vividness or interest; dull

Convoluted

extremely complex and difficult to follow

Cheerless

lacking cheer or happiness

Contrary

opposed to or at variance with something

Closed-minded

unwilling to consider new ideas or opinions

Cocksure

excessively confident or arrogant

Cumbersome

unwieldy and difficult to carry or manage

Culpable

deserving blame or censure

Clamorous

making a loud and confused noise

Crude

lacking tact, taste, or refinement

Captive

imprisoned or confined against one’s will

Complicated

consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements; intricate

Credulous

gullible or easily convinced

Craven

lacking courage or cowardly

Cheap

of low quality or value; inexpensive

Confused

lacking clarity or understanding

Cut off

isolated or separated from others

Chilling

causing a sensation of coldness or fear

Chaotic

in a state of complete disorder or confusion

Corruptible

susceptible to corruption or dishonesty

Clueless

lacking knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation

Constricting

limiting or restricting

Cross

annoyed or irritated

Cynical

distrustful of human nature and motives

Captious

overly critical or fault-finding

Cranky

easily annoyed or irritable

Consumptive

tending to consume or destroy

Compromising

damaging to one’s reputation or integrity

Contaminated

polluted or infected

Criminal

involving or guilty of a crime

Cursed

subject to a curse or bad luck

Cataclysmic

involving or causing a violent upheaval or disaster

Cryptic

mysterious or puzzling

Crooked

dishonest or corrupt

Contemptible

deserving contempt or scorn

Coarse

rough or harsh in texture or manner

Contradictory

containing elements that are opposed or inconsistent with one another

Condemning

expressing strong disapproval of something

Covetous

having an excessive desire for wealth or possessions

Churlish

rude or ill-mannered

Cold-hearted

lacking in sympathy or compassion

Chauvinistic

displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for one’s own gender, group, or nation

Crass

lacking sensitivity or refinement

Careless

not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoid harm or errors

Cowardly

lacking courage or bravery

Contemptuous

showing contempt or disdain

Counterproductive

having the opposite of the intended effect

Contrarian

deliberately or habitually opposed to popular opinion or established practices

Condemnable

deserving condemnation or censure

Final Thoughts

There are a lot of negative words starting with a C we have listed most of them in the post.  We hope you have found one for your needs.  Thank you for taking the time to read.

Phil Taylor
Phil Taylor Body Language Expert