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Describing personality (C1)

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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
  • He has a very _______________ personality. He just focuses on his own interests and neglects other people's needs and feelings
    selfish
  • In the interview she showed that she was a confident, _______________ woman who was certain of her value and suitability for the job.
    self-assured
  • Internet users are becoming too _____________. They can't handle any criticism and feel easily offended.
    thin-skinned
  • 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
  • I just love being around Lucie. She's so ________________ and optimistic! Whenever I feel down, she just brightens my day.
    high-spirited / lively
  • I didn't mean to make him cry. If I'd known how _____________ he was about this topic, I wouldn't have made that remark.
    sensitive
  • During puberty, teenagers tend to be quite shy and ________________ about their changing bodies.
    self-conscious
  • You should try to be more ______________ and accept that not evevryone has the same perspective and viewpoints as you.
    broad-minded / open-minded / tolerant
  • You are always anxious and worrying about everything. You should learn to relax and be more _________________.
    laid-back / easy-going
  • 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
  • She's very _______________ and if she has decided to pursue a career in dancing, nothing will stop her.
    strong-willed / determined / resolute
  • I find intolerance extremely annoying. That's why I can't stand ______________ people.
    bigoted / prejudiced / narrow-minded ('intolerant' would sound redundant)
  • Even though she's a fairly popular actress, she's actually quite ________________. Luckily, fame hasn't gone to her head.
    down-to-earth / grounded
  • 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
  • I can't make up my mind. I'm just too _________________.
    indecisive
  • My best friend is really _________________. He's very relaxed and rarely gets upset or angry.
    easy-going / chill
  • My older brother is the most ___________ person I know. He is fairly practical and has a lot of common sense
    sensible / down-to-earth
  • He tries to come across as a ______________ man, but in fact he's quite sensitive to criticism.
    thick-skinned / tough