Words of character traits
Character Traits List with Examples
Character traits are the individual characteristics and qualities that make characters from books, stories, movies, plays, and other art forms come to life for readers.
Use the following list of character traits as a guideline when writing book reports and essays about the different characters you've read about. Don't stop with this list, though; you can probably think of many more terms to describe your characters.
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Values, Morals, and Beliefs Character Traits
- Honest
- Brave
- Compassionate
- Leader
- Courageous
- Unselfish
- Loyal
- Hard-working
- Independent
- Selfish
- Responsible
- Considerate
- Self-confident
- Humble
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Physical and Emotional Character Traits
- Poor
- Rich
- Strong
- Tall
- Dark
- Light
- Handsome
- Pretty
- Ugly
- Messy
- Gentle
- Wild
- Joyful
- Busy
- Patriotic
- Neat
- Popular
- Successful
- Short
- Prim
- Proper
- Dainty
- Able
- Fighter
- Tireless
- Plain
- Expert
- Imaginative
- Conceited
- Mischievous
Personality Character Traits
- Demanding
- Thoughtful
- Keen
- Happy
- Disagreeable
- Simple
- Fancy
- Plain
- Excited
- Studious
- Inventive
- Creative
- Thrilling
- Intelligent
- Proud
- Fun-loving
- Daring
- Bright
- Serious
- Funny
- Humorous
- Sad
- Lazy
- Dreamer
- Helpful
- Simple-minded
- Friendly
- Adventurous
- Timid
- Shy
- Pitiful
- Cooperative
- Lovable
- Ambitious
- Quiet
- Curious
- Reserved
- Pleasing
- Bossy
- Witty
- Energetic
- Cheerful
- Smart
- Impulsive
- Humorous
- Sad
- Lazy
- Dreamer
- Helpful
Just like real people, literary characters have behaviors, attitudes, traits, and beliefs that give them a unique personality.
These can be surface characteristics, like personality or physical traits - or they can be deeply-held values and morals. Writers develop characters with myriad traits to help readers build empathy or antipathy, relate to the narrative, create realism, and develop various plot points and storylines.
Looking for activities, lessons, and printables on character traits to use in your classroom? View all of our character trait resources here.
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humble
marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
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brave
possessing or displaying courage
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courageous
able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
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serious
of great consequence
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resourceful
adroit or imaginative
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stubborn
tenaciously unwilling to yield
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loyal
steadfast in allegiance or duty
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gullible
naive and easily deceived or tricked
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selfish
concerned chiefly with your own advantage
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generous
willing to give and share unstintingly
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self-confident
showing poise and assurance in your own worth
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respectful
exhibiting an attitude of admiration or esteem
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considerate
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
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imaginative
marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
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brilliant
full of light; shining intensely
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creative
having the ability or power to invent or make something
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independent
free from external control and constraint
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carefree
without trouble or worry
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studious
characterized by diligent study and fondness for reading
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intelligent
having the capacity for thought and reason to a high degree
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honest
marked by truth
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mischievous
naughtily or annoyingly playful
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adventurous
willing to undertake new and daring enterprises
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hardworking
characterized by hard work and perseverance
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daring
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
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charming
pleasing or delighting
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lazy
disinclined to work or exertion
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patriotic
inspired by love for your country
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successful
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
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responsible
worthy of or requiring trust; held accountable
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helpful
providing assistance or serving a useful function
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cautious
showing careful forethought
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polite
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
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conceited
having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
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leader
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
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demanding
requiring more than usually expected or thought due
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bossy
offensively self-assured or exercising unwarranted power
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gentle
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
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loving
feeling or showing love and affection
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proud
feeling self-respect, self-esteem, or self-importance
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mysterious
beyond ordinary understanding
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eager
having or showing keen interest or intense desire
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hopeful
having or manifesting optimism
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lucky
having or bringing good fortune
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cooperative
involving the joint activity of two or more
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ambitious
having a strong desire for success or achievement
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quiet
characterized by an absence of agitation or activity
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curious
eager to investigate and learn or learn more
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mature
having reached full natural growth or development
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witty
demonstrating striking cleverness and humor
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determined
having been learned or found especially by investigation
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energetic
possessing or displaying forceful exertion
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calm
not agitated; without losing self-possession
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mannerly
socially correct in behavior
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rude
belonging to an early stage of technical development
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strict
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
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annoyed
troubled persistently
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foolish
lacking good sense or judgment
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grumpy
annoyed and irritable
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miserable
very unhappy
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talented
endowed with talent or talents
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sly
marked by skill in deception
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skillful
having or showing knowledge, ability, or aptitude
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rich
possessing material wealth
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thoughtful
exhibiting or characterized by careful consideration
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tolerant
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
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trustworthy
worthy of trust or belief
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weak
wanting in physical strength
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wise
having intelligence and discernment
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jealous
suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival
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lonely
lacking companions or companionship
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faithful
loyal and reliable
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timid
showing fear and lack of courage
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shy
timid and lacking self-confidence
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Speaking about a person's character in English
All people are different. Someone is a sociable extrovert, who is the soul in any company, and someone, in turn, is a quiet introvert with his rich inner world. The character of a person can be so multifaceted that simple words may not be enough to describe it. The good thing is that there are many adjectives that will help us describe the character of a person in English as accurately as possible.
From this article you will learn what character traits are, how to describe a person's character in English and give him a brief or detailed description. Also, learn some useful idioms and set expressions about a person's character. nine0003
The word "character" is translated as character, but character traits in English are traits or character traits.
As we know, the character of a person is formed over time, starting from birth and can change throughout life. Each individual (person, individual) has its own personality (personality) with pronounced certain character traits.
The properties of a person's character or quality are also described by such a word as quality, and inner qualities are just our internal properties. nine0003
Describing both a person and his character, we must answer the question: “What is he like?”. So, a person can be friendly (friendly), optimistic (optimistic), reliable (reliable) or unreliable (unreliable), self-confident (self-confident), etc.
It is worth noting that different adjectives are used depending on how pronounced this or that character trait is. For example, calm is just a calm person, but with the adjective composed we denote a balanced person. nine0003
Similarly, we will call a quick-minded person quick-minded, an intelligent guy - intelligent, but a person with a brilliant and sharp mind - just sharp.
Many adjectives are paired and built on opposition. They are pretty easy to remember. So, for example, fearless is translated as “fearless”, and fearful is timid. Both of them are formed from the word fear (fear), and differ in meaning by the ending.
You probably already know a lot of adjectives in Russian that can describe a person, so let's look at the main character traits of a person in English with translation. nine0003
A person in general can be:
- active
- adaptable
- ambitious - ambitious
- attention-seeking - thirsty for attention
- cheerful - cheerful
- competitive
- creative - creative
- curious - curious
- cynical - cynical
- determined - decisive
- eager - striving
- easy-going
- energetic - energetic
- enthusiastic
- entrepreneurial - enterprising
- flexible - psychologically flexible
- friendly - friendly
- generous - generous
- good natured - pleasant (general impression)
- hard-working nine0023 helpful - useful
- honest - honest
- independent - independent
- industrious - industrious, diligent
- intellectual - intellectual
- mature - psychologically mature
- modest - modest
- motivated - motivated
- observant - observant, attentive
- optimistic - optimistic
- organized - organized
- original - original
- outgoing
- patient - patient
- progressive
- reliable - reliable
- resourceful - inventive, resourceful
- romantic - romantic
- shy - shy
- self-confident - self-confident
- self-sufficient - self-sufficient
- serious - serious
- sociable - sociable
- successful - successful
- tactful - tactful
- talkative - talkative
- thorough - conscientious
- uninhibited
- unpredictable - unpredictable
As for the internal properties of the personality, those same inner qualities, then a person can be described in the following words:
- ambitious
- amiable - friendly
- arrogant - haughty, arrogant
- boastful - boastful
- boring - boring
- callous - insensitive, callous
- calm - calm
- capricious - capricious, wayward
- cheerful (merry) - cheerful, cheerful
- complacent - self-satisfied
- composed - balanced
- conceited - arrogant
- cool - cool
- defiant - defiant
- easy-going
- emotional - emotional
- envious - envious
- irritable - irritable
- neat - neat
- obedient - obedient
- rational - reasonable, rational
- self-assured - self-confident
- self-critical - self-critical
- self-denying
- selfless - selfless
- sensitive - sensitive
- serious - serious
- sloppy - sloppy
- sober-minded - sane
- sullen - gloomy, gloomy
- superficial
- touchy - touchy
- trustworthy
Other adjectives characterizing the inner qualities of a person and his attitude towards others: nine0003
- affectionate
- altruistic - altruistic
- amiable - amiable
- bold - bold
- brave - brave
- cautious - careful contemptuous
- contemptuous
- considerate - attentive
- courageous - brave
- courteous - courteous
- cowardly - cowardly
- cruel - cruel nine0023 daring - brave, desperate
- detached - impartial
- disloyal - disloyal, incorrect
- disrespectful - disrespectful
- doubtful - doubting
- egotistic - selfish
- fair - fair
- faithful - faithful
- firm - firm, persistent
- flexible
- frank - sincere
- gentle - soft
- harsh - rough
- haughty - haughty
- hesitant
- honest - honest
- hostile - hostile
- hypocritical - hypocritical
- humane - humane
- impertinent - impudent impolite
- impolite
- indecisive - indecisive
- independent - independent
- indifferent - indifferent
- ingenuous - ingenuous
- jealous - jealous
- kind - kind
- lying - deceitful
- mean - mean
- meek - meek
- merciful - merciful
- merciless - ruthless
- moral - highly moral
- naive - naive
- noble - noble
- obstinate - stubborn
- open - open
- outspoken
- picky - picky
- proud - proud
- polite - polite
- pushy
- quarrelsome - absurd
- reckless - reckless
- reliable - reliable
- resolute - resolute
- responsive - responsive
- reputable - worthy of respect
- rude - rough nine0023 selfish - selfish
- sincere - sincere
- sinful - vicious
- sly - cunning, insidious
- snobbish - snob
- strict - strict
- stubborn
- submissive
- suspicious - suspicious
- sympathetic - sympathetic
- tactless
- tactful - tactful
- tender - sensitive
- tough
- treacherous - insidious
- trusting - trusting
- undemanding
- uncivil - impolite
- unfair - unfair
- warm-hearted
- well-behaved
- wicked - evil
- withdrawn - closed
Also, take note of the following expressions: nine0003
- keep aloof
- lack self-reliance - lack of self-confidence
- scoundrel - scoundrel
- stand one's ground - stick to the principles of
- strong-willed - strong-willed
- weak-willed - weak-willed
- unable to control one's emotions - unable to control their emotions
With regard to mental abilities, the following adjectives will help to describe the outlook: nine0003
- bright - capable
- broad-minded - with a broad outlook
- clever / smart ( Amer.
) - educated - educated
- enlightened - enlightened
- feeble-minded
- genius - ingenious
- gifted - gifted
- ignorant - ignorant
- intelligent
- knowledgeable - knowing
- narrow-minded - with a narrow outlook
- quick-minded - quick-witted
- quick-witted
- mediocre - mediocre
- ordinary - ordinary
- scholarly
- silly - stupid
- simple-minded - simple-minded
- shallow
- sharp - insightful
- slow-minded - slow-witted nine0023 sophisticated - sophisticated
- stupid - ignorant, stupid
- talented - talented
- uneducated - uneducated
- unlettered - illiterate
- well-read - well-read
- wise - wise
- witty - witty
As for the attitude to everything “hard-earned” and money in general, a person can be: generous (generous) or greedy (greedy), economical (thrifty) or wasteful (wasteful), can be stingy (stingy) or just thrifty (thrifty).
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They say that a friend is known in trouble, but a person as a whole can be judged by the way he works: how "burning his eyes" are and how ambitious or lazy he is. Adjectives describing the character of a person at work:
- accomplished
- attentive - attentive
- awkward - clumsy
- careless
- committed - mandatory
- concentrated - concentrated
- conscientious - conscious
- dedicated - dedicated
- diligent - thrust
- disciplined - disciplined
- distracted - distracted
- incompetent - incompetent
- indifferent - indifferent
- industrious - industrious
- irresponsible - irresponsible
- hard-working
- lazy - lazy
- neglectful
- punctual - punctual
- responsible - responsible
- unconcerned - indifferent
- unskilled - unskilled
If someone shirks from work, then he will be called idle (lazy), shirker (truant) or slacker (loafer).
It is also important to monitor your inner emotional state and be in harmony with yourself. Keep calm (keep calm), as they say. The following adjectives will help describe the emotional state (emotional state) correctly: nine0003
- agitated
- anxious - nervous, worried
- apathetic - indifferent, apathetic
- blue - sad
- calm - calm
- cheerful - cheerful
- cool - cool
- delighted - joyful
- disappointed - disappointed
- displeased - dissatisfied
- distressed - depressed nine0023 enthusiastic - full of enthusiasm, inspired
- excited - excited, excited
- frustrated - frustrated
- glad - happy
- gloomy - gloomy
- grim - gloomy
- happy - happy
- hopeful - full of hope
- hopeless - deprived of hope
- inspired - inspired by
- joyful - joyful
- miserable - unhappy
- moody - gloomy
- nervous - nervous
- passionate - passionate
- placid - serene
- pleased - pleased
- quiet - calm
- sad - sad
- sorrowful - sad
- unhappy - unhappy
- upset - alarmed
If a person is in a good mood, then we can say that he is in a good mood or in high spirits, but if he is in a bad mood, then it will be in a bad mood or in low spirits.
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Finally, let's give some popular idioms about a person's character.
A know-it-all
A person who knows all the answers in the world and is ready to intervene with his opinion even where he is not asked.
A worrywart
This is the name of someone who is afraid to try something new and go off the beaten path.
A go-getter
So they say about people who see opportunities in everything and try not to miss them.
A social butterfly
Most likely, this person will be an extrovert by nature. Someone who communicates a lot and easily finds contact with strangers.
A cheapskate
He won't spend an extra penny unnecessarily.
A fuddy-duddy - conservative
A kind of grumbler who does not like change, even if it is objectively for the better. Moreover, it does not depend on age.
A wet blanket
A person spoiling everyone's mood with his moralizing.
Sometimes they are also called killjoy or "fun killer".
Neither fish nor flesh
An unremarkable and unremarkable person. nine0003
Character traits in English with translation
To describe a person's character traits, or personality traits , you need a rich vocabulary of various adjectives and idioms. Such vocabulary will make your speech more interesting and help convey information to the interlocutor as accurately as possible. Below you will find words that will help describe the main character traits.
Read also: How to describe a person's appearance in English: vocabulary, examples with translation
Vocabulary on the subject "Character of a person" in English
There are a large number of adjectives to describe a person's personality, and each word has its own connotation. Let's start in order: let's talk about the basic vocabulary related to the individuality of a person.
Native speakers distinguish between two words: personality and character . Using the word personality, they talk about the innate qualities of personality - those that over time will not go anywhere and will never change. The word character means a set of qualities acquired as a result of some kind of experience. There is a very thin line between the concepts of personality and character, which can only be felt in context. Here are some examples:
- You resemble your mother both in looks and personality . - You look like your mother both externally and in character.
- John showed a really strong character in that challenging situation. John has shown a really strong character in a situation full of challenges.
Traits or inner qualities - internal traits of a person, character traits. Behavior and character are influenced by values - values, thoughts - thoughts, feelings - feelings and actions - actions.
Many people believe that the character is also influenced by the date of birth and the sign of the zodiac - zodiac sign . You can use a variety of synonyms for character. So in the Merriam Webster American English Dictionary, the following ways of saying about a person's character are collected:0626 and selfhood .
How to ask about a person's character
To get to know someone better, ask questions about personality and character, use popular expressions:
- What kind of person is he? — What kind of person is he?
- What are they like? — What kind of people are they?
- How would your best friend describe you? How would your best friend describe you?
- What is your zodiac sign? - What is your zodiac sign?
- What are your life values? - What are your values? nine0024
- How would you describe your personality? - How would you describe yourself?
- How do you react to trouble? How do you react to difficulties?
- What is your attitude towards other people? - How do you treat other people?
Words that describe a person's character
When we describe a character, or personality traits, we cannot do without a variety of adjectives that reveal a person's temperament and characteristics.
To be accurate in your descriptions and original, you can not only list adjectives, but also dilute your speech with modern bright constructions and expressions. nine0003
- a man among men - an outstanding person, bright, standing out among others;
- man of means - a wealthy person;
- he always backs me up - always stand up for me;
- stickler for the rules
- wet blanket, killjoy - a person who is always dissatisfied with something and spoils the mood of others;
- not like to be stuck in one place nine0024
- not be satisfied with easy answers
- be brimming with great ideas
- dried-fish woman - a girl who prefers to be alone and refuses romantic relationships;
- as fit as a fiddle
Adjectives for describing a person's character
Now let's look at the most common adjectives for describing personal qualities and answering the question "What kind of person are you?" nine0003
Positive qualities
- brave — brave;
- clever - smart;
- easy-going - sociable;
- go-getter - purposeful;
- friendly - friendly;
- funny - funny;
- generous - generous;
- wise - wise;
- smart - smart;
- neat - neat;
- kind - kind;
- polite - polite;
- popular - popular.
If someone asks me “What kind of person are you?”, I will say “easy-going, kind and generous couch potato. - If someone asks me: "What kind of person are you?", I will answer: "A frivolous, kind and generous homebody." nine0003
Negative qualities
- chatty — talkative;
- arrogant - arrogant;
- coward - coward;
- moody - with a changeable mood;
- mean - greedy;
- nervous - nervous;
- rude - rough;
- selfish - selfish;
- silly - stupid.
I try avoiding arrogant people and not working with selfish and nervous colleagues. — I try to avoid arrogant people and not work with selfish and nervous colleagues. nine0003
See how you can use new words in practice:
- My Best Friend: how to describe a friend in English
- About Myself: how to write an essay "About Myself" in English
- Essay describing a family member in English: describing appearance and character
Words for expressing attitude towards life
Also look at ways to talk about your attitude towards life and answer the question “What is your attitude towards life?” nine0003
Positive qualities
- active - active;
- down-to-earth - down to earth, practical;
- optimistic - optimistic;
- relaxed - calm, relaxed;
- open - open;
- stoic - courageous;
- outgoing - friendly;
- broad-minded - with broad views;
- cheerful - cheerful;
- cooperative - open to cooperation;
- curious - curious.
nine0024 - earnest - sincere;
- patient - patient;
- tactful - tactful.
- Tell me your three traits demonstrating your attitude to life. — The first quality is curious, the second one is open and the third one is down-to-earth. Name three traits that show your attitude towards life. - The first quality is curiosity, the second is openness and the third is earthiness.
Negative features
- pessimistic - pessimistic; nine0024
- vicious - evil;
- passive - passive;
- querulous - grouchy, dissatisfied;
- lazy - lazy;
- jealous - jealous;
- boring - boring;
- dull - dull.
When you are scrolling news in social media, you become vicious, passive and dull. Stop doing it. - When you scroll through the news on social networks, you become angry, passive and boring. Stop doing it.
Attitude towards people
Adjectives and nouns to describe your attitude towards other people.
Positive qualities
- extroverted - open, active;
- introverted - closed;
- reliable - reliable;
- careful - caring;
- friendly - friendly;
- talkative - talkative;
- bossy - domineering;
- polite - polite
- supportive - supporting; nine0024
- generous - generous;
- decisive - decisive;
- good-mannered - well-mannered;
- diplomatic - diplomatic.
What are the main qualities of your future husband? I dream of meeting an extroverted, reliable and careful man of his words. - What are the main qualities of your future husband? I dream of meeting an extroverted, reliable and considerate man who keeps his word.
Negative traits
- pushy - importunate;
- smug - smug;
- self-congratulatory - self-satisfied;
- proud - proud;
- deceitful - deceitful;
- cruel - hard;
- jealous - jealous;
- venal - for sale;
- soft - soft;
- unfriendly - unfriendly;
- ill-mannered - poorly educated.
Deceitful people should remember that lies always come true. “Deceivers should remember that lies always come to the surface. nine0003
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Adjectives describing strong-willed qualities
- stubborn — stubborn;
- determined - purposeful;
- motivated - motivated;
- sharp - grasping;
- crafty - crafty;
- resourceful - resourceful;
- serious - serious; nine0024
- indifferent - indifferent;
- purposeful - progressive.
I try to be determined, motivated and crafty. These qualities help me achieve my goals. — I try to be decisive, purposeful and dexterous. These qualities help me achieve my goals.
Describing mental abilities, outlook
- intelligent — smart;
- slow - slow-witted;
- dim - stupid;
- shrewd - insightful; nine0024
- gifted - gifted;
- independent - independent;
- broad-minded - with a broad outlook;
- quick-witted
- rational - rational;
- sensible - reasonable;
- witty - witty
- creative - creative.
Yesterday I watched the first episode of "The Big Bang Theory" and fell in love with that rational, intelligent and gifted doctor Sheldon Cooper. “Yesterday I watched The Big Bang Theory and fell in love with this rational, intelligent and gifted Dr. Sheldon Cooper. nine0003
Adjectives describing attitudes towards money and property
- neat — neat;
- sober-minded - sane;
- worldly - practical;
- spiritual-minded - spiritualized;
- greedy - greedy;
- avid - greedy;
- insatiable - insatiable;
- thrifty - thrifty;
- frugal - economical;
- provident - prudent;
- parsimonious - stingy; nine0023 prudent - prudent;
- abstemious - moderate;
- canny - cunning, practical;
- wasteful
- lavish - generous;
- prodigal - wasteful, excessive.
You shouldn't be so wasteful. I don't mean that you have to be greedy, but now you behave too lavishly. “You shouldn't be such a spender. I don't mean that you have to be greedy, but right now you are being too wasteful.
How to express your attitude towards work
- hard working
- self-disciplined - disciplined;
- industrious - hard-working;
- plodding - assiduous;
- operose - active;
- lazy - lazy;
- indolent - idle;
- slothful - inert;
- idle - loitering;
- sluggish - slow;
- shiftless - helpless;
- supine - inactive;
- lubberly - clumsy; nine0023 slack - sluggish;
- truant - idle;
- work-shy - avoiding work.
Be hardworking, self-disciplined and plodding. These traits help you move mountains. — Be hardworking, self-disciplined and persistent. These traits will help you move mountains.
Adjectives describing an emotional state
- diverted — abstract;
- engaged - enthusiastic;
- cheerful
- confident - confident; nine0024
- content - satisfied;
- delighted - delighted;
- euphoric - euphoric;
- exhilarated - joyful;
- glad - joyful;
- amicable - friendly;
- anxiety-free - relaxed;
- blissful - blessed;
- calm - calm;
- fuming - frantic;
- furious - furious;
- hot-tempered - quick-tempered;
- hot-headed - hot;
- intolerant - impatient; nine0024
- irritated
- mad - crazy;
- outraged - outraged;
- provoked - provoked;
- rage - furious;
- annoyed - irritated;
- appalled - shocked;
- dismayed - disappointed;
- dissatisfied - dissatisfied.
Having a rest help you stay anxiety-free, well-balanced and cheerful. Rest will help you stay calm, balanced and cheerful. nine0003
Character and temperament
Adherents of the theory of temperaments believe that a certain type of person has a similar set of reactions and inclinations. According to this theory, the choleric is a person of mood, the sanguine is an excellent friend, and the melancholic and phlegmatic are restrained and passive. Let's see how each temperament can be described in English.
Sanguine person
A sanguine person is even-tempered and friendly. He or she is the life and soul of the party. They are full of energy and optimism. - A sanguine person is a balanced and friendly person. He or she is the soul of any company. They are full of energy and optimism. nine0003
How else can you describe a sanguine person:
- easy-going — easy to communicate with;
- party animal - the king of parties;
- die-hard - hard nut to crack;
- sociable - sociable;
- tolerant - tolerant;
- inquisitive - curious.
Choleric person
A choleric person is a man of moods. They are joyous and active, but often impulsive and bad-tempered. Choleric is a person of mood. They are cheerful and active, but often impulsive and short-tempered. nine0003
More adjectives about choleric:
- ambitious — ambitious;
- irritable - irritable;
- impulsive - impulsive;
- energetic - energetic;
- active - active.
Phlegmatic person
A phlegmatic person is reserved and peaceful. They don't get on well with unknown people that's why they have a few friends. - Phlegmatic people are reserved and calm. They don't get along well with strangers, so they don't have many friends. nine0003
The character of a phlegmatic person can be described as follows:
- non-communicative — uncommunicative;
- an introvert - an introvert;
- reliable - reliable;
- well-balanced - balanced;
- preferring solitude - preferring solitude;
- intuitive - with developed intuition.
Melancholic person
A melancholic person is sensible and sensitive. They are broad-minded, penetrating and subtle. The melancholic is sensitive and receptive. They are broad-minded, insightful and subtle. nine0003
The following adjectives will help describe melancholic:
- delicate — thin, delicate;
- fragile - fragile;
- vulnerable - vulnerable;
- restless - restless;
- thin-skinned - vulnerable;
- deep - deep;
- sensible - reasonable;
- sensitive - sensitive;
- acute - thin, insightful;
- harmonious - harmonious.
Names of character traits that are close in meaning, but with different ratings
Be careful with the following adjectives: they are similar in meaning but have different meanings (positive or negative).
- warm / cool-tempered , hard-nosed - warm, friendly / hard, unfriendly;
- generous / greedy , avid - generous / greedy
- brave , courageous / cowardly - brave, brave / cowardly nine0023 polite / discourteous polite / rude
- calm , even-tempered / quick-tempered , impetuous - calm, balanced / quick-tempered, impulsive.
English idioms to describe character
Idioms are another way to vividly convey your idea through a set expression. Most importantly, be sure that you understand its meaning well and the context in which it can be used. We have collected for you universal idioms to describe a person's character:
- a social butterfly is attractive, smart and creative. He communicates or makes friends with everyone, fluttering from person to person like a butterfly.
- a know-it-all one who claims to know everything and also neglects advice.
- yes-man - a person without his own opinion, a sycophant who always agrees with his political leader or superiors at work;
- a cheapskate - stingy or stingy; one who tries to avoid paying costs or expenses.
- a big mouth
- culture vulture a person with a strong interest in art.
- a creature of habit a person who always does the same things in the same way.
