Describing Negative Human Traits: English Vocabulary List

failing to provide enough attention and care

"The parent was neglectful."

"The neglectful parents left their young children alone for hours while they went out with friends and the neighbors eventually called the authorities to report them."

acting without considering the consequences or the feelings of others

"That was a thoughtless act."

"The thoughtless driver cut me off on the highway and nearly caused a serious accident that could have injured several people including children."

characterized by strong feelings of dislike and annoyance

"His words were hateful."

"The hateful speech made everyone uncomfortable and many people walked out of the room because they did not want to listen to such negativity."

displaying unpredictable and sudden changes in emotions and behavior

"His mood is unstable."

"The politician's unstable temperament made him prone to making rash decisions that often caused public outcry."

carefully planning actions to benefit oneself, often at the expense of others

"She has a calculating mind."

"The calculating politician pretended to care about the poor but his actions showed that he only cared about getting re elected and gaining power."

distant and uncaring toward other people

"He is unresponsive."

"He was often unresponsive to his friends' calls, preferring to keep to himself and his own thoughts."