Personal Characteristics: English Vocabulary List

calm and not easily worried or annoyed

"My boss is easy-going."

"My easy going boss never gets angry and always listens to our suggestions and concerns about work."

showing a proud, unpleasant attitude toward others and having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

"He is too arrogant."

"The arrogant CEO refused to listen to his employees suggestions and the company suffered as a result of his poor leadership and bad decisions."

expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

"The firefighter is courageous."

"The courageous firefighter ran into the burning building to save the trapped child and emerged moments later with the scared but unharmed little boy."

not truthful or trustworthy, often engaging in immoral behavior

"The salesman was dishonest."

"The dishonest salesman lied about the car's condition and the buyer discovered many problems later."

showing concern for the well-being of others and being kind and supportive in one's actions and interactions

"She is a caring person."

"The caring nurse stayed with the frightened patient until he fell asleep at night."

acting in a way that goes against accepted moral standards or principles

"Lying is immoral."

"Lying to your customers is immoral and will eventually destroy your reputation as a business owner."

able to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious

"Please be patient."

"The patient teacher explained the math problem three times until every student in the class understood how to solve it correctly on their own."

unwilling to change one's attitude or opinion despite good reasons to do so

"He is very stubborn."

"The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables even though his parents explained that they would help him grow strong and healthy like his favorite athlete."

having a hopeful and positive outlook on life, expecting good things to happen

"He is optimistic about the future."

"She remained optimistic despite the bad news and believed that things would eventually get better with time and hard work from everyone."

having or showing a negative view of the future and always waiting for something bad to happen

"Don't be so pessimistic."

"He was pessimistic about the outcome of the election and believed that no matter who won things would not get better for ordinary people."

(of a person) having trust in one's abilities and qualities

"You look self-confident."

"The self confident young woman walked into the interview room and answered every question with ease."

expressing love and care

"My dog is affectionate."

"The affectionate cat rubbed against my legs and purred loudly when I petted her soft fur."

focusing with interest or concentration

"The waiter is attentive."

"The attentive student listened carefully to the teacher and took detailed notes on everything that was said during the lecture."

(of a person) careful to avoid danger or mistakes

"Be cautious."

"The cautious driver slowed down at every intersection even when the light was green because she had seen too many accidents caused by reckless drivers."

doing things or moving in a way that lacks control and care, usually causing accidents

"He is so clumsy."

"The clumsy waiter tripped and spilled a tray of drinks all over the surprised diners."

brave enough to take risks and do dangerous things

"The stunt was daring."

"The daring rescue mission saved the climbers who had been stranded on the mountain for three days."

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

"My uncle is eccentric."

"The eccentric old man wore mismatched socks and a top hat every day and he talked to the pigeons in the park as if they were his friends."

having or showing intense excitement, eagerness, or passion for something

"She is enthusiastic."

"The enthusiastic volunteers worked all weekend to clean up the park and plant new flowers because they wanted to make their neighborhood beautiful."

having an excessive and intense desire for something, especially wealth, possessions, or power

"The boss is greedy."

"The greedy landlord raised the rent every year without making any improvements to the old building."

not fully developed mentally or emotionally, often resulting in behaviors or reactions that are childish

"His behavior is immature."

"His immature behavior at the meeting embarrassed everyone because he acted like a little child."

displaying kindness and patience when interacting with others

"He is good-natured."

"The good natured dog wagged its tail and licked the hand of every visitor who came to the house."

showing care and understanding toward other people, especially when they are not feeling good

"He is sympathetic."

"The sympathetic listener nodded as her friend poured out all of her troubles and she offered a shoulder to cry on without judging."

showing respect to what other people say or do even when one disagrees with them

"We must be tolerant."

"The tolerant community welcomed refugees from war torn countries and helped them find housing jobs and schools for their children without any discrimination at all."

prone to annoyance or frustration

"She is irritable."

"The irritable old man shouted at the children who were playing near his house because their laughter and shouting bothered him while he was trying to nap."

willing to give one's energy and time to something because one believes in it

"She is committed."

"The committed activist protested every weekend for twenty years until the government finally changed the law that she had been fighting against for so long."

willing to give money, time, or resources to help others, especially those less fortunate

"He is charitable."

"The charitable organization provides food and shelter to homeless people and helps them find jobs and housing."

having an original and authentic nature

"This is genuine leather."

"Her genuine concern for the environment motivated her to start a recycling initiative."

thinking deeply about oneself and one's experiences, often resulting in new understandings or realizations

"He bought me a thoughtful gift."

"He bought her a thoughtful gift that showed he had been paying attention to her interests and hobbies throughout their time together as friends."

able to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious

"The teacher is patient."

"The patient teacher explained the math problem three times until every student in the class understood the solution."

enjoying interaction with others

"She is an extrovert."

"My friend is an extrovert who loves parties and meeting new people all the time."

quiet and shy and wanting to spend time with oneself instead of with others

"He is an introvert."

"He is an introvert and prefers reading alone at home to going out to loud parties."

able to be relied on to do what is needed or asked of

"My car is dependable."

"My car is dependable and has never broken down in the ten years I have owned it."

having an excessive and intense desire for something, especially wealth, possessions, or power

"The man is greedy."

"The greedy businessman raised prices unfairly and his customers switched to competitors who offered better value for their money."

showing respect to what other people say or do even when one disagrees with them

"We must be tolerant of others."

"We must be tolerant of others even when their beliefs are different from our own."

morally good and deserving respect

"She is an honorable person."

"The honorable judge was known for her fairness and integrity on the bench, earning the respect of all."

willing to give one's energy and time to something because one believes in it

"She is committed."

"The volunteers are deeply committed to improving the community's environmental conditions through their dedicated efforts."