008. Describing People: Positive and Negative Qualities

taking advantage of opportunities, often with little regard for ethical considerations or the needs of others

done in a careful, systematic, and organized manner

displaying excessive patriotism or bias towards one's own country

to be unable to control one's behavior due to a strong emotion such as anger, excitement, etc.

showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others

lacking a deep understanding of important or serious matters

(of a person) not confident about oneself or one's skills and abilities

a person who strives for flawlessness and sets excessively high standards, often leading to dissatisfaction with anything less than perfect

lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others

coming from natural instincts or inclinations

having dedicating or making great effort for one's work

peaceful and calm, not easily excited, irritated, angered, or upset

strong, attractive, and captivating quality that draws attention and creates an allure

(of a person) not having trust or confidence in someone or something

having or showing good judgement, especially in business or politics

giving encouragement or providing help

making exaggerated or overly ambitious claims, promises, or statements that are often not grounded in reality

(of a person) not showing pretentious behavior

acting selflessly for the well-being of others, often prioritizing their needs over one's own

having a sullen, gloomy, or pessimistic disposition

lacking experience, wisdom, or understanding about the world, often resulting in being overly trusting or easily deceived

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

generously giving something such as help, money, time, praise, etc.

showing determination or a strong will in pursuing a goal or decision

showing great tenacity in pursuing a goal despite difficulties or opposition

(of a person) careful with money and resources, avoiding unnecessary spending

careful to not spend money in an unnecessary or wasteful way

hard-working and productive

believing in or aiming for perfect, often unrealistic ideals

behaving in a manner that shows one's high moral standards

exceeding reasonable limits or going beyond what is considered appropriate or moderate

unwilling to change one's attitude or opinion despite good reasons to do so

stubborn and unwilling to change one's behaviors, opinions, views, etc. despite other people's reasoning and persuasion

unwilling to spend or give away money or resources

spending money very reluctantly

a person who works compulsively and finds it hard to stop working to do other things

having a clever and practical ability to make wise and effective decisions

not under the influence of alcohol or drugs

(of a person) quiet, thoughtful, and showing little emotion in one's manner or appearance

quick and clever with their words, often expressing humor or cleverness in a sharp and amusing way

effectively conveying a message or idea with brevity and clarity

showing respect to what other people say or do even when one disagrees with them

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

full of trivial or nonessential details in conversation

talking a great deal

able to achieve what one wants through sly or underhanded means

clever in deceiving or tricking others

bad-tempered, gloomy, and usually silent

abrupt or curt in manner or speech, often coming across as rude or impatient

using only a few words and to the point

lacking principles or moral scruples

having no moral principles and willing to do anything to achieve one's goals

talking a great deal, particularly about trivial things

using or having an excessive number of words