Personality · B2 English Vocabulary List

treating others with respect and honesty

"He is a decent person."

"He is a decent person who always tries to do the right thing and help others in need."

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."

active and full of energy

"My dog is energetic."

"The energetic children ran around the playground for hours without getting tired while their parents sat on the benches watching them play."

likely to forget things or having difficulty to remember events

"I am forgetful sometimes."

"The forgetful old man often left his keys in the refrigerator and his glasses on the bookshelf."

showing too much interest in people's lives, especially when it is not one's concern

"My neighbor is nosy."

"The nosy neighbor always peeked through her curtains to see what everyone else was doing outside."

(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."

very determined in one's beliefs or decisions, often showing firmness of character and persistence in achieving what one wants

"She is strong-willed."

"The strong willed child refused to eat his vegetables even when his parents told him he had to."

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."

spending or giving money reluctantly

"My uncle is tight-fisted."

"The tight fisted millionaire never gave money to charity and lived in a small house despite his wealth."

(of a person) brave and confident, with the ability to take risks

"Her choice was bold."

"The bold decision to quit her job without another one lined up surprised all her friends and family."

having a lot of energy

"She is a dynamic speaker."

"The dynamic speaker kept the audience engaged with his energy humor and interesting stories about his life."

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."

lacking warmth or friendliness

"His greeting was icy."

"Her icy demeanor made it difficult to ascertain her true feelings about the proposal."

(of a person) very energetic and outgoing

"She is very lively."

"The lively market was full of vendors selling fresh fruits vegetables and handmade crafts while musicians played cheerful tunes in the background."

not boasting about one's abilities, achievements, or belongings

"He is modest about his success."

"He was modest about his achievements and never boasted about the awards he had won even though he had every reason to be proud."

experiencing frequent changes in mood, often without apparent reason or explanation

"She is moody."

"The moody teenager slammed his bedroom door and refused to come out for dinner with the family."

following the principles of wrong and right and behaving based on the ethical standards of a society

"His actions were moral."

"He was known for his moral character, always acting with integrity and fairness in his business dealings."

showing or having enthusiasm or strong emotions about something one care deeply about

"She is passionate about music."

"The passionate musician played the piano with such feeling that everyone in the room was moved to tears."

(of a person) realistic in facing different matters or problems

"She is very practical."

"His practical approach to problem-solving saved the company from financial ruin."

(of a person) showing good judgment and acting by reason

"He is reasonable."

"She always makes reasonable decisions, never acting impulsively or without careful thought."

considered to be good, correct, or acceptable by the society

"He comes from a respectable family."

"He comes from a respectable family and has a good reputation in the community where he lives."

capable of understanding other people's emotions and caring for them

"He is a sensitive person."

"He is a sensitive person and cries easily when he watches sad movies or hears bad news."

(of statements, feelings, beliefs, or behavior) showing what is true and honest, based on one's real opinions or feelings

"His words were sincere."

"Her sincere gratitude was evident in the heartfelt thank-you note she wrote."

not confident enough in oneself, especially in one's abilities

"He feels unsure."

"Despite his training, the young intern remained unsure about his ability to handle the complex task."

(of a person) inflexible and demanding that rules are followed precisely

"The teacher is strict."

"The strict librarian enforced the quiet rule with unwavering determination, ensuring a studious atmosphere."

involving or caused by force that may result in physical damage

"The movie is violent."

"The violent movie was not suitable for young children because it had too much blood and fighting."

uncompromising in one's expectations, rules, or approach to dealing with others

"The boss is tough."

"The meat is tough and hard to chew because it was cooked for too long at a high temperature."