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someone who is impulsive does things without considering the possible dangers or problems first

impulsive /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

paying so much attention to yourself that you do not notice what is happening to other people

self-centred

judging and dealing with situations in a practical way according to what is actually possible rather than what you would like to happen

realistic

someone who is active and confident, and who enjoys spending time with other people

extrovert

becoming excited too easily

excitable /ɪkˈsaɪtəbəl/

unable to be trusted or depended on

unreliable /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbəl/

having no worries or problems

carefree

deliberately not obeying people in authority or rules of behaviour

rebellious /rɪˈbeljəs/

someone who that they are important, and shows this by being very formal and using long words – used to show disapproval

pompous /ˈpɒmpəs/

this type of person or organization likes to keep their thoughts, intentions, or actions hidden from others

secretive /ˈsiːkrətɪv, /

determined not to change your ideas, behaviour, opinions etc, even when other people think you are being unreasonable

obstinate /ˈɒbstənət/

determined or trying very hard to be more successful than other people or businesses

competitive /kəmˈpetətɪv/

the quality of being brave when you are facing a difficult or dangerous situation, or when you are very ill

courageous

needing a lot of ability, effort, or skill

demanding

likely to change, or changing often (OPP reliable)

changeable

a type of person who is good at dealing with problems and making decisions based on what is possible and what will really work

practical

kind and careful in the way you behave or do things, so that you do not hurt or damage anyone or anything

gentle

completely new and different, especially in a way that leads to great improvements

revolutionary /ˌrevəˈluːʃənəri/

too ready to believe what other people tell you, so that you are easily tricked

gullible /ˈɡʌləbəl/

someone who tends to accept things that happen to them or things that people say to them, without taking any action

passive /ˈpæsɪv/

determined not to change your mind, even when people think you are being unreasonable

stubborn /ˈstʌbən/

cheerful and not worried about anything

light-hearted

unwilling to express your emotions or talk about your problems

reserved

allowing people to do, say, or believe what they want without criticizing or punishing them

tolerant

very unkind and cruel, and deliberately behaving in a way that is likely to upset or hurt someone

malicious /məˈlɪʃəs/

behaving in a way that shows you think you are better than other people because you are from a higher social class or know more than they do

snobbish

very concerned about small, usually unimportant details, and difficult to please

fussy /ˈfʌsi/

thinking only about yourself and not about what other people might need or want

egocentric /ˌiːɡəʊˈsentrɪk/

someone who is impressionable is easily influenced, especially because they are young

impressionable

likely to change suddenly and become worse

unstable

changing what you say according to who you are talking to, in a way that is insincere and unpleasant – used to show disapproval

two-faced

someone who does not want to talk about their abilities or achievements

modest

nervous and embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people, especially people you do not know

shy

tending to do things very quickly, without thinking carefully first, or showing this quality

impetuous /ɪmˈpetʃuəs/

having a strong desire to do something, so that you will not let anyone stop you

determined

calm and sensible in making judgments or decisions

level-headed

someone who behaves badly and will not obey anyone

uncontrollable

calm and confident about what you are doing (opp hesitant)

self-assured

determined to be successful, rich, powerful etc

ambitious

behaving in an angry threatening way, as if you want to fight or attack someone

aggressive

someone who likes to meet and talk to new people

outgoing

having strong feelings and showing them to other people, especially by crying

emotional

annoyed because of delays, someone else’s mistakes etc

impatient

eeling pleased about something that you have done or something that you own, or about someone or something you are involved with or related

proud

a person who is able to think calmly and sensibly

rational

unkind and caring too much about small unimportant things

petty

gentle and careful in a way that shows love

tender /ˈtendə/

doing careless things without thinking or worrying about the possible bad results

irresponsible

not easily upset, annoyed, or worried

easy-going

behaving in an unfair or dishonest way

unscrupulous /ʌnˈskruːpjələs/

likely to suddenly become upset, excited, or angry – used to show disapproval

temperamental /ˌtempərəˈmentl/

not honest, and so deceiving or cheating people

dishonest /dɪsˈɒnɪst/

someone who is not at all brave

cowardly /ˈkaʊədli/

you criticize someone or something

critical

knowledge about something, based on learning or experience

understanding

talking too proudly about yourself (OPP modest)

boastful /ˈbəʊstfəl/

honest and not wanting to hide any facts from other people

open

able to understand other people’s feelings and problems

sensitive

worried and embarrassed about what you look like or what other people think of you

self-conscious

more powerful, important, or noticeable than other people or things

dominant

having very strong emotions such as anger or love, that are difficult to control

hot-blooded

dealing with danger, pain, or difficult situations with courage and confidence

brave

always doing what you are told to do, or what the law, a rule etc says you must do

obedient /əˈbiːdiənt/

not having courage or confidence

timid

showing in a gentle way that you love someone and care about them

affectionate /əˈfekʃənət/

someone who is willing to give money, spend time etc, in order to help people or give them pleasure

generous

wanting someone to have feelings of love or friendship for you and no one else

possessive /pəˈzesɪv/

unable to make clear decisions or choices

indecisive /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/

wanting to protect someone from harm or danger

protective

often forgetting things

forgetful

someone who has a lot of energy and is very active

lively /ˈlaɪvli/

someone who is too proud of their good looks, abilities, or position – used to show disapproval

vain

person who is sensible and does not allow strong emotions to control their behaviour

well-balanced

always thinking of what other people need or want and being careful not to upset them

considerate /kənˈsɪdərət/

showing or involving very strong feelings

passionate /ˈpæʃənət/

reasonable, practical, and showing good judgment

sensible /ˈsensəbəl/

behaving in a way that is different from what you claim to believe – used to show disapproval

hypocritical /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

containing new and interesting ideas

imaginative /ɪˈmædʒənətɪv/

behaving in an unpleasant or rude way because you think you are more important than other people

arrogant

pretending to be pleased, sympathetic etc, especially by saying nice things, but not really meaning what you say

insincere /ˌɪnsɪnˈsɪə/

sure that you can do things well, that people like you etc (OPP shy)

self-confident

unwilling to accept or understand new or different ideas, opinions, or customs

narrow-minded

having or needing a lot of energy or determination

energetic

knowing exactly what you want to do and being determined to achieve it, even if other people advise you against it

strong-willed

violent and cruel in a way that hurts someone physically

vicious /ˈvɪʃəs/

honest and truthful

frank

someone who does not usually tell lies

truthful

telling the truth, even when the truth may be unpleasant or embarrassing

candid /ˈkændɪd/

changing a lot so it is impossible to know what will happen

unpredictable /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/

involving the use of imagination to produce new ideas or things

creative

unreasonably cruel and unfair towards someone who has harmed you

vindictive /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/

always supporting your friends, principles, country etc

loyal

able to understand and judge situations fairly and always considering other people’s opinions

fair-minded

seeming reasonable and sensible

logical

not considering yourself or your ideas to be as important as other people’s

humble /ˈhʌmbəl/

deliberately nasty to someone in order to hurt or upset them

spiteful /ˈspaɪtfəl/

always thinking of the things you can do to make people happy or comfortable

thoughtful

someone who works very hard at what they do because they care a lot about it

dedicated /ˈdedɪkeɪtɪd/

giving someone or something a lot of love and attention

devoted

so determined to get what you want that you do not care if you have to hurt other people in order to do it

ruthless /ˈruːθləs/

very cruel and violent

violent

only interested in the money you may be able to get from a person, job etc

mercenary /ˈmɜːsənəri/

not afraid of taking risks or trying new things

adventurous /ədˈventʃərəs/

someone who is weak-willed does not do something difficult that they had intended to do

weak-willed

caring only about yourself and not about other people – used to show disapproval

selfish

involving actions that are intended to injure or kill people, by hitting them, shooting them etc

violent /ˈvaɪələnt/