Personality and Behavior: English Vocabulary List

the way that someone acts, particularly in the presence of others

"His behavior was polite."

"Good behavior is important at school because it affects the learning environment for everyone."

nervous and uncomfortable around other people

"The girl is shy."

"The shy boy hid behind his mother's legs when strangers tried to talk to him at the store."

talking a great deal

"My son is talkative."

"The talkative passenger on the plane told the person next to him his entire life story during the flight."

needing attention and action because of possible danger or risk

"The problem is serious."

"The serious accident on the highway caused a major traffic jam that lasted for more than three hours this morning."

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

"The book is interesting."

"The interesting documentary about space exploration showed never before seen footage of astronauts walking on the moon and repairing satellites in orbit around the earth."

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

"The lecture was boring."

"The boring lecture lasted for three hours and half of the students fell asleep in their chairs."

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

"The trip was exciting."

"The exciting basketball game went into overtime and the home team won with a three point shot as the buzzer sounded at the end."

very great and pleasant

"We had a wonderful time."

"The wonderful surprise party made her cry happy tears because all of her friends and family had gathered to celebrate her fortieth birthday together."

very good in quality or other traits

"Her English is excellent."

"She received an excellent grade on her final exam because she had studied very hard every day for weeks beforehand."

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

"The nurse is very kind."

"The kind stranger helped the old woman carry her groceries up the stairs and refused to accept any money as a reward for his good deed."

strange in a way that is difficult to understand

"The movie was weird."

"The movie was really weird and none of my friends could understand what the director was trying to say with it."

conforming to a standard or expected condition

"Her temperature is normal."

"It is normal to feel nervous before a big exam but try to stay calm and do your best anyway."

having unusual, unexpected, or confusing qualities

"The noise is strange."

"She heard a strange noise coming from the basement but when she went to check nothing was there at all."

unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality

"Her style is unique."

"Every snowflake has a unique shape and no two are exactly alike because of the way they form in the clouds."

feeling angry and unhappy because someone else has what we want

"He is jealous of his brother."

"He became jealous when his girlfriend spent too much time with her male coworker and their relationship suffered because of his lack of trust."

making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

"She has a creative mind."

"The creative artist used recycled materials to make sculptures that were both beautiful and environmentally friendly at the same time for exhibitions."

completely without mistakes or flaws, reaching the best possible standard

"The weather is perfect."

"The weather was perfect for a picnic so we packed our baskets and spent the whole afternoon at the park together."

(of a woman) having attractive or pleasing features

"She is a fair woman."

"The prince fell in love with a fair maiden who lived in a small cottage at the edge of the forest."

(of a person) having no respect for other people

"The waiter was rude."

"The rude driver shouted curse words at the pedestrian who was crossing the street slowly with a cane."

experiencing a lack of joy or positive emotions

"He looks unhappy."

"The unhappy customer complained to the manager about the cold food and the slow service and demanded a full refund for her entire meal."

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

"She is very confident."

"He felt confident about his presentation because he had practiced it several times in front of his family and friends at home."

making us feel fear

"The movie is scary."

"The scary horror movie made her jump several times and she hid behind a pillow during the most frightening scenes with the killer and the ghosts."

having a gentle or not very strong effect

"The sauce is mild."

"The mild sauce was perfect for customers who do not like spicy food at all today."

used for showing that someone or something belongs to or is connected with a particular person or thing

"I have my own room."

"She bought her own car with money she saved from working two jobs and she felt proud of her independence and hard work."

all the qualities that shape a person's character and make them different from others

"She has a warm and outgoing personality."

"A psychometric test aims to objectively measure various facets of an individual's unique personality."

the set of mental qualities that make a certain person different from others

"He has good character."

"Her strong moral character was evident in the way she handled the difficult situation."

nervous and uncomfortable around other people

"The girl is shy."

"The shy boy hid behind his mother legs when strangers tried to talk to him at the store."

talking a great deal

"She is talkative."

"The talkative passenger on the plane told the person next to him his entire life story during the flight."

(of a person) quiet, thoughtful, and showing little emotion in one's manner or appearance

"He is serious."

"Despite his serious demeanor, he possessed a remarkably kind and compassionate heart."

able to make people laugh

"The joke is funny."

"The funny comedian told jokes about his family and his childhood and the audience laughed so hard that some people had tears in their eyes."

having an exceptionally high quality

"The view is amazing."

"The amazing magic trick made the coin disappear from his hand and then reappear behind the child's ear much to everyone's delight and astonishment."

extremely good and amazing

"You look awesome."

"The awesome concert featured three of her favorite bands and she sang along to every song until her voice became hoarse and tired."

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

"The neighbor is kind."

"The kind stranger helped the old woman carry her groceries up the stairs and refused to accept any money as a reward."

(of a person) without physical or mental problems

"Is he normal?"

"The doctor confirmed that the child's development was completely normal for his age."

providing pleasure and enjoyment

"She is a nice person."

"The nice waitress brought extra napkins and refilled their drinks without being asked and they left her a generous tip at the end."

worthy of being approved or admired

"That is a great idea."

"The artist's innovative approach to painting was truly great and widely admired."

(of a person) strong and able to deal with problems

"He is a tough man."

"Despite facing numerous setbacks, the resilient athlete remained tough and determined to achieve his goals."

feeling angry and unhappy because someone else has what we want

"She is jealous."

"He became jealous when his girlfriend spent too much time with her male coworker and their relationship suffered because of his lack of trust."

extremely clever, talented, or impressive

"He is a brilliant student."

"Her brilliant performance on the stage captivated the entire audience."

(of a person) not possessing a stable and healthy mental condition

"That is a crazy idea."

"The crazy driver sped through the red light and narrowly missed hitting a pedestrian who was crossing the street with her young child."

completely without mistakes or flaws, reaching the best possible standard

"The weather is perfect."

"The weather was perfect for a picnic so we packed our baskets and spent the whole afternoon at the park together."

(of a person) having a willingness or readiness to help someone

"The neighbor is helpful."

"The helpful neighbor offered to water our plants while we were away on vacation so we did not have to worry about them dying."

treating everyone equally and in a right or acceptable way

"The game was fair."

"The judge made a fair decision based on all the evidence presented."

(of a person) having no respect for other people

"He is rude."

"The rude driver shouted curse words at the pedestrian who was crossing the street slowly with a cane."

(of a person) doing many things with a lot of energy

"My dog is active."

"The active child played soccer ran track and swam on the weekends because he had so much energy that he could never sit still for long."

having a gentle or not very strong effect

"The illness was mild."

"This particular strain of the virus causes only a mild illness."

given to or related to one single person or thing

"Each egg is in an individual cup."

"Each individual student received a personalized learning plan based on their strengths weaknesses and academic goals for the school year."

displaying poor judgment or a lack of caution

"His decision was foolish."

"The foolish decision to go hiking without a map led to them getting lost in the woods for several hours before finding the trail again."

feeling completely sure about something and showing that you believe it

"I am certain."

"I am certain that I locked the door before leaving because I checked it twice."

(of a person) not talking too much

"She is a quiet person."

"The quiet student rarely spoke in class, but always listened attentively and completed her assignments diligently."