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Compound adjectives to describe personality

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You should try to be more ______________ and accept that not evevryone has the same perspective and viewpoints as you.

broad-minded / open-minded / tolerant

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I find intolerance extremely annoying. That's why I can't stand ______________ people.

bigoted / prejudiced / narrow-minded ('intolerant' would sound redundant)

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Even though she's a fairly popular actress, she's actually quite ________________. Luckily, fame hasn't gone to her head.

down-to-earth / grounded

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I just love being around Lucie. She's so ________________ and optimistic! Whenever I feel down, she just brightens my day.

high-spirited / lively

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He's one of the most ________________ people I've met. He volunteers in different NGOs and is always trying to help those around him.

kind-hearted / generous / thoughtful

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You are always anxious and worrying about everything. You should learn to relax and be more _________________.

laid-back / easy-going

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I was surprised at her rash reaction; it's quite uncommon for her to be so impulsive. She's usually very sensible and _________________.

level-headed

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He has a very _______________ personality. He just focuses on his own interests and neglects other people's needs and feelings

selfish

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He was very impulsive and _____________ when he was a child, but now he has learnt to control his anger and has become more sensible.

quick-tempered / temperamental / moody

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In the interview she showed that she was a confident, _______________ woman who was certain of her value and suitability for the job.

self-assured

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During puberty, teenagers tend to be quite shy and ________________ about their changing bodies.

self-conscious

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She's very _______________ and if she has decided to pursue a career in dancing, nothing will stop her.

strong-willed / determined / resolute

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I can't make up my mind. I'm just too _________________.

indecisive

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My older brother is the most ___________ person I know. He is fairly practical and has a lot of common sense

sensible / down-to-earth

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My best friend is really _________________. He's very relaxed and rarely gets upset or angry.

easy-going / chill

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The quality I value the most in a friend is that they are _____________. I like to know that I can always count on them.

trustworthy / reliable / dependable

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