if sb is cantankerous, they are bad- tempered and tend to argue with people about insignificant things
fickle
if sb is fickle, they are not faithful or loyal to their friends
curt
if sb is curt, they are very abrupt (and rude, as a result) when they talk to another person
sullen
if sb is sullen they are bad tempered and do not speak much
cheerful
if sb is cheerful, they are happy and in a good mood
callous
if sb is callous, they are cruel and heartless
volatile
if sb is volatile, they lose their temper very quickly and very easily
withdrawn
if sb is withdrawn, they are very quiet and do not like talking to others
calculating
if sb is calculating, they get what they want by careful and clever planning, without caring about anyone else
reckless
sb is reckless, they do dangerous things without thinking about the consequences of their actions (a reckless driver)
inquisitive (positive connotation)
interested in many different things and always wanting to know more about them (often used about children)
squeamish
if sb is squeamish, they do not like the sight of, and are usually up set by, unpleasant things such as blood or needles
persistent
if sb is persistent, they refuse to give up, despite difficulties or opposition
meticulous
if sb is met iculous, they are very careful about what they do, paying attention to small details and making sure that everything is correct or in order
inquisitive (negative connotation)
if sb is inquisitive, they are always trying to find out about other people's lives, often by asking a lot of questions
brash
if sb is brash, they are annoyingly loud, over confident and aggressive
unscrupulous
if sb is unscrupulous, they are prepared to act in an immoral and dishonest way to get what they want
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