Personality Traits
Words to describe someone's character
20 wordsEnglish (United States)
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/ʃaɪ/
nervous or timid in the company of other people; easily frightened
adjective
Examples
- She was too shy to speak up in class.
- The deer were shy and retreated into the forest.
/bɹeɪv/
showing courage in the face of danger
adjective
Examples
- The brave firefighter rescued the child from the burning building.
- It was brave of her to speak up against injustice.
/ˈdʒɛn.ər.əs/
willing to give more than is necessary; kind and liberal in giving
adjective
Examples
- She was generous enough to donate half of her savings to the charity.
- The restaurant served generous portions that left everyone satisfied.
/ˈstʌbərn/
unwilling to change one’s opinion or course of action
adjective
Examples
- He’s too stubborn to apologize.
- She has a stubborn streak.
/ˈɑːnɪst/
free of deceit; truthful and sincere
adjective
Examples
- She gave an honest answer.
- To be honest, I didn't enjoy the film.
/ˈleɪzi/
unwilling to work or use energy; slow-moving
adjective
Examples
- Don't be lazy — get up and do some exercise.
- It was a lazy Sunday afternoon.
/æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire to succeed or achieve something important
adjective
Examples
- She is an ambitious young lawyer.
- Their plans are very ambitious.
/ˈpeɪʃənt/
a person receiving medical treatment
noun
Examples
- The doctor examined the patient carefully.
- There were twenty patients waiting in the clinic.
able to accept delay or suffering without becoming annoyed
adjective
Examples
- You need to be patient with young children.
- She was very patient while waiting for the results.
/ˈsel.fɪʃ/
lacking consideration for others; concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure
adjective
Examples
- It was selfish of him to take the last piece without asking.
- Selfish behavior damages team morale over time.
/ˈhʌm.bəl/
having or showing a modest estimate of one's own importance
adjective
Examples
- Despite his fame, he remained humble and approachable.
- She came from humble beginnings but rose to lead the company.
/ˈkjʊɹiəs/
eager to know or learn something
adjective
Examples
- The curious child asked question after question.
- I'm curious about what happened at the meeting.
/ˈlɔɪ.əl/
giving or showing firm and constant support to a person, organization, or cause
adjective
Examples
- She remained loyal to her friends even during difficult times.
- The company rewarded its loyal customers with exclusive discounts.
/ˈkɑːnfɪdənt/
feeling or showing certainty about something; self-assured
adjective
Examples
- She felt confident about passing the exam.
- He walked into the room with a confident smile.
/kɹiˈeɪtɪv/
relating to or involving the use of imagination to produce something new
adjective
Examples
- She has a very creative mind.
- We need a more creative approach to this problem.
/ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences
adjective
Examples
- She has very sensitive skin that burns easily.
- This is a sensitive topic that requires careful discussion.
/rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted
adjective
Examples
- She is a reliable employee who always meets deadlines.
- We need a reliable source of information.
/ˈærəɡənt/
having an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance
adjective
Examples
- He’s too arrogant to admit his mistakes.
- I found her tone quite arrogant.
/ˈtʃɪrfəl/
noticeably happy and optimistic
adjective
Examples
- She greeted us with a cheerful smile.
- He’s always cheerful in the morning.
/ˈmuː.di/
prone to unpredictable changes in mood, often becoming sullen or irritable
adjective
Examples
- He had been moody all week, snapping at colleagues for no clear reason.
- Teenagers are often moody as they navigate the emotional challenges of adolescence.
/dɪˈtɝːmɪnd/
having a firm decision or resolve
adjective
Examples
- She was determined to succeed no matter what.
- He is a determined athlete who never gives up.