text tone
Message emotional register
Text tone is the emotional quality or attitude conveyed in written messages, especially in texting and online communication.
Since text lacks vocal inflection and facial cues, tone becomes ambiguous—a period can seem curt, all caps can read as shouting, and brief replies may feel cold even when none of that is intended.
I can't tell if she's mad or just busy from her text tone.
Much digital miscommunication stems from misread text tone.
- voiceSound from throat
- messageTransmitted communication
- moodPrevailing emotional condition
- sentimentFelt attitude or view
- read the roomPerceive social atmosphere accurately
lost in translation · formal · casual · sarcastic · friendly · harsh · warmth · short and sweet · emoji · exclamation points · attitude · inflection · left on read · writing · style · cold · dry · curt
- alert soundsalarm, beep, buzzer, chime, doorbell
- digital soundsbeep, chime, ding, notification, ringtone
- ringtoneschime, melody, jingle, beep, buzz
- netiquetteread receipts, ghosting, emoji use, typing indicator, privacy settings
text tonevoice tone
Quality of spoken sound
vocal inflection · tone of voice · voice modulation · body language · facial expression
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