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Describing people: Character and personality (1- ...

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  • 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 careful to do any work well
    conscientious
  • are easily tricked and tend to believe everything they are told
    gullible
  • have lots of different skills and abilities and can easily change from one kind of activity to another
    versatile
  • are usually without remorse, pity or forgiveness
    ruthless
  • take themselves rather too seriously and think they are very important
    pompous
  • are sure of themselves and their abilities
    confident
  • are usually very nervous and are easily upset or excited
    highly-strung
  • have having to wait for things and are not very tolerant of other people's weaknesses, etc.
    impatient
  • are rude and disrespectful, especially towards people like parents and teachers
    cheeky
  • are shy and feel uncomfortable in social situations
    bashful
  • believing that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere
    cynical
  • have very strong personal charm and the power to attract others
    charismatic
  • not able to read or write
    illiterate
  • are very aware of the wishes, needs or feelings of others
    considerate
  • have a very high opinion of themselves
    conceited
  • are always demanding things from others and trying to get what they want
    pushy
  • only liking particular things and very difficult to please
    fussy
  • hate to lose at anything
    competitive
  • cruel and not caring about other people
    callous
  • are very selfish and only interested in themselves
    self-centred
  • are too pleased with themselves and their qualities, position, etc.
    smug
  • are daring and always ready to take risks
    adventurous
  • are very good at making practical judgements, especially when they are to their own advantage
    shrewd
  • has very strong, unfair opinions and refuses to consider different opinions
    bigoted
  • say one thing to one person, then the opposite thing at another time to someone else
    two-faced
  • are very impulsive and don't think enough about the consequences of their actions
    rash
  • are people with a lot of common sense
    sensible
  • are polite people
    well-mannered
  • often try to harm or annoy others, especially in some small way
    spiteful
  • wanting someone to love and spend time with you and no one else
    possessive
  • are always friendly and welcoming towards guests
    hospitable
  • like to say how good they are at something
    boastful
  • are very self-confident, but in an unpleasant way
    cocky
  • know what they want and usually get it
    strong-willed
  • have quick minds and can express things in a clever and amusing way
    witty
  • are able to express clearly and effectively their thoughts and feelings
    articulate
  • find it hard to accept or understand new or different ideas
    narrow-minded
  • deliberately try to hurt or harm others
    malicious
  • are very practical and honest
    down-to-earth
  • believing that particular objects or events are lucky or unlucky
    superstitious