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  • annoyed because of delays, someone else’s mistakes etc
    impatient
  • likely to suddenly become upset, excited, or angry – used to show disapproval
    temperamental /ˌtempərəˈmentl/
  • having very strong emotions such as anger or love, that are difficult to control
    hot-blooded
  • caring only about yourself and not about other people – used to show disapproval
    selfish
  • only interested in the money you may be able to get from a person, job etc
    mercenary /ˈmɜːsənəri/
  • showing in a gentle way that you love someone and care about them
    affectionate /əˈfekʃənət/
  • calm and sensible in making judgments or decisions
    level-headed
  • containing new and interesting ideas
    imaginative /ɪˈmædʒənətɪv/ 
  • cheerful and not worried about anything
    light-hearted
  • someone who does not do something difficult that they had intended to do
    weak-willed
  • doing careless things without thinking or worrying about the possible bad results
    irresponsible
  • behaving in an unpleasant or rude way because you think you are more important than other people
    arrogant
  • needing a lot of ability, effort, or skill
    demanding
  • showing or involving very strong feelings
    passionate /ˈpæʃənət/
  • involving the use of imagination to produce new ideas or things
    creative 
  • always supporting your friends, principles, country etc
    loyal
  • having or needing a lot of energy or determination
    energetic
  • someone who does not want to talk about their abilities or achievements
    modest
  • someone who behaves badly and will not obey anyone
    uncontrollable
  • person who is sensible and does not allow strong emotions to control their behaviour
    well-balanced
  • unreasonably cruel and unfair towards someone who has harmed you
    vindictive /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
  • behaving in an angry threatening way, as if you want to fight or attack someone
    aggressive
  • a person who is able to think calmly and sensibly
    rational
  • behaving in an unfair or dishonest way
    unscrupulous /ʌnˈskruːpjələs/
  • paying so much attention to yourself that you do not notice what is happening to other people
    self-centred
  • this type of person or organization likes to keep their thoughts, intentions, or actions hidden from others
    secretive /ˈsiːkrətɪv, /
  • easily influenced, especially because they are young
    impressionable
  • unwilling to express your emotions or talk about your problems
    reserved
  • not honest, and so deceiving or cheating people
    dishonest /dɪsˈɒnɪst/
  • violent and cruel in a way that hurts someone physically
    vicious /ˈvɪʃəs/
  • behaving in a way that is different from what you claim to believe – used to show disapproval
    hypocritical /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/
  • pretending to be pleased, sympathetic etc, especially by saying nice things, but not really meaning what you say
    insincere /ˌɪnsɪnˈsɪə/
  • very cruel and violent
    violent
  • able to understand and judge situations fairly and always considering other people’s opinions
    fair-minded
  • tending to do things very quickly, without thinking carefully first, or showing this quality
    impetuous /ɪmˈpetʃuəs/
  • too ready to believe what other people tell you, so that you are easily tricked
    gullible /ˈɡʌləbəl// naive
  • not considering yourself or your ideas to be as important as other people’s
    humble /ˈhʌmbəl/
  • 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
  • unkind and caring too much about small unimportant things
    petty
  • not afraid of taking risks or trying new things
    adventurous /ədˈventʃərəs/
  • 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/
  • telling the truth, even when the truth may be unpleasant or embarrassing
    candid /ˈkændɪd/
  • determined or trying very hard to be more successful than other people or businesses
    competitive /kəmˈpetətɪv/
  • someone who is not at all brave
    cowardly /ˈkaʊədli/
  • you criticize someone or something
    critical
  • having a strong desire to do something, so that you will not let anyone stop you
    determined
  • having strong feelings and showing them to other people, especially by crying
    emotional
  • changing a lot so it is impossible to know what will happen
    unpredictable /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/
  • deliberately not obeying people in authority or rules of behaviour
    rebellious  /rɪˈbeljəs/
  • someone who works very hard at what they do because they care a lot about it
    dedicated /ˈdedɪkeɪtɪd/
  • someone who is too proud of their good looks, abilities, or position – used to show disapproval
    vain
  • judging and dealing with situations in a practical way according to what is actually possible rather than what you would like to happen
    realistic
  • worried and embarrassed about what you look like or what other people think of you
    self-conscious
  • wanting to protect someone from harm or danger
    protective
  • allowing people to do, say, or believe what they want without criticizing or punishing them
    tolerant 
  • determined to be successful, rich, powerful etc
    ambitious
  • the quality of being brave when you are facing a difficult or dangerous situation, or when you are very ill
    courageous
  • not having courage or confidence
    timid
  • someone who has a lot of energy and is very active
    lively /ˈlaɪvli/
  • someone who is willing to give money, spend time etc, in order to help people or give them pleasure
    generous
  • unable to make clear decisions or choices
    indecisive /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/
  • talking too proudly about yourself (OPP modest)
    boastful /ˈbəʊstfəl/
  • likely to change, or changing often (OPP reliable)
    changeable
  • someone who think that they are important, and shows this by being very formal and using long words – used to show disapproval
    pompous /ˈpɒmpəs/
  • nervous and embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people, especially people you do not know
    shy
  • 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
  • unwilling to accept or understand new or different ideas, opinions, or customs
    narrow-minded
  • always thinking of what other people need or want and being careful not to upset them
    considerate /kənˈsɪdərət/
  • completely new and different, especially in a way that leads to great improvements
    revolutionary /ˌrevəˈluːʃənəri/
  • unable to be trusted or depended on
    unreliable /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbəl/
  • feeling pleased about something that you have done or something that you own, or about someone or something you are involved with or related
    proud
  • giving someone or something a lot of love and attention
    devoted
  • someone who likes to meet and talk to new people
    outgoing
  • dealing with danger, pain, or difficult situations with courage and confidence
    brave
  • reasonable, practical, and showing good judgment
    sensible /ˈsensəbəl/
  • gentle and careful in a way that shows love
    tender /ˈtendə/
  • kind and careful in the way you behave or do things, so that you do not hurt or damage anyone or anything
    gentle
  • determined not to change your ideas, behaviour, opinions etc, even when other people think you are being unreasonable
    obstinate /ˈɒbstənət/
  • honest and not wanting to hide any facts from other people
    open
  • knowledge about something, based on learning or experience
    understanding
  • able to understand other people’s feelings and problems
    sensitive
  • seeming reasonable and sensible
    logical
  • 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
  • more powerful, important, or noticeable than other people or things
    dominant
  • knowing exactly what you want to do and being determined to achieve it, even if other people advise you against it
    strong-willed
  • someone who is active and confident, and who enjoys spending time with other people
    extrovert
  • involving actions that are intended to injure or kill people, by hitting them, shooting them etc
    violent /ˈvaɪələnt/
  • often forgetting things
    forgetful
  • likely to change suddenly and become worse
    unstable
  • someone who does not usually tell lies
    truthful
  • always thinking of the things you can do to make people happy or comfortable
    thoughtful
  • sure that you can do things well, that people like you etc (OPP shy)
    self-confident
  • honest and truthful
    frank
  • someone who tends to accept things that happen to them or things that people say to them, without taking any action
    passive /ˈpæsɪv/
  • not easily upset, annoyed, or worried
    easy-going
  • thinking only about yourself and not about what other people might need or want
    egocentric /ˌiːɡəʊˈsentrɪk/
  • becoming excited too easily
    excitable /ɪkˈsaɪtəbəl/
  • having no worries or problems
    carefree
  • wanting someone to have feelings of love or friendship for you and no one else
    possessive /pəˈzesɪv/
  • determined not to change your mind, even when people think you are being unreasonable
    stubborn /ˈstʌbən/
  • very concerned about small, usually unimportant details, and difficult to please
    fussy /ˈfʌsi/
  • always doing what you are told to do, or what the law, a rule etc says you must do
    obedient /əˈbiːdiənt/
  • someone who is impulsive does things without considering the possible dangers or problems first
    impulsive  /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
  • deliberately nasty to someone in order to hurt or upset them
    spiteful /ˈspaɪtfəl/
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