Describing people: Character and personality (1-4) - Target3 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

believing that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere

cynical

believing that particular objects or events are lucky or unlucky

superstitious

not able to read or write

illiterate

has very strong, unfair opinions and refuses to consider different opinions

bigoted

only liking particular things and very difficult to please

fussy

wanting someone to love and spend time with you and no one else

possessive

cruel and not caring about other people

callous

are too pleased with themselves and their qualities, position, etc.

smug

are usually without remorse, pity or forgiveness

ruthless

are very good at making practical judgements, especially when they are to their own advantage

shrewd

often try to harm or annoy others, especially in some small way

spiteful

are always demanding things from others and trying to get what they want

pushy

are very self-confident, but in an unpleasant way

cocky

say one thing to one person, then the opposite thing at another time to someone else

two-faced

are careful to do any work well

conscientious

are very practical and honest

down-to-earth

have quick minds and can express things in a clever and amusing way

witty

are people with a lot of common sense

sensible

are very aware of the wishes, needs or feelings of others

considerate

have very strong personal charm and the power to attract others

charismatic

hate to lose at anything

competitive

take themselves rather too seriously and think they are very important

pompous

are very impulsive and don't think enough about the consequences of their actions

rash

refuse to change their opinion or behavior in spite of attempts to persuade them to do something else or to see another point of view

obstinate

are polite people

well-mannered

know what they want and usually get it

strong-willed

are very selfish and only interested in themselves

self-centred

are able to express clearly and effectively their thoughts and feelings

articulate

have lots of different skills and abilities and can easily change from one kind of activity to another

versatile

are usually very nervous and are easily upset or excited

highly-strung

find it hard to accept or understand new or different ideas

narrow-minded

are sure of themselves and their abilities

confident

have a very high opinion of themselves

conceited

are always friendly and welcoming towards guests

hospitable

like to say how good they are at something

boastful

are easily tricked and tend to believe everything they are told

gullible

are rude and disrespectful, especially towards people like parents and teachers

cheeky

deliberately try to hurt or harm others

malicious

are shy and feel uncomfortable in social situations

bashful

are daring and always ready to take risks

adventurous

have having to wait for things and are not very tolerant of other people's weaknesses, etc.

impatient