Boek Solutions - Upper-intermediate - Eenheid 1 - 1A

all the qualities that shape a person's character and make them different from others

persoonlijkheid, karakter

easily annoyed and quick to anger

chagrijnig, humeurig

constantly telling others what they should do

bazig, dominant

(of a person) careful to avoid danger or mistakes

voorzichtig, oplettend

thoughtful of others and their feelings

attent, zorgzaam

making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

creatief, scheppend

having a desire to physically or mentally harm someone

wreed, gruwelijk

behaving in a manner that is considered strange and unconventional

excentriek, bijzonder

believing things very easily and being easily tricked because of it

gelovig, naief

hard-working and productive

ijverig, hardwerkend

not confident about oneself or one's skills and abilities

onzeker, zelfverzekerdheid tekortkomend

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

intelligent, slim

tending to criticize or form negative opinions about others without considering their perspective or circumstances

oordeelend, kritisch

enjoying other people's company and social interactions

sociaal, extravers

showing or having enthusiasm or strong emotions about something one care deeply about

passioneel, passionele

possessing a friendly personality and willing to spend time with people

sociaal, gezellig

putting other people's needs before the needs of oneself

onzelfzuchtig, altruïstisch

excessively pleased with oneself or one's accomplishments, often to the point of not feeling the need to improve or change

zelfvoldaan, zelfgenoegzaam

having or showing good judgement, especially in business or politics

sluw, snugger

done or happening naturally, without any prior thought or planning

spontaan, natuurlijk

unwilling to spend or give away money or resources

krenterig, gierig

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

koppig, hardnekkig

showing care and understanding toward other people, especially when they are not feeling good

sympathiek, begripvol

lacking the ability to be trusted due to dishonesty or inconsistency

onbetrouwbaar, verdacht

taking great pride in one's abilities, appearance, etc.

ijdel, verwaand

(of a person) not displaying good or appropriate behavior, particularly in social situations

onsympathiek, onbeschoft

calm and not easily worried or annoyed

gemakkelijk, ontspannen

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

hardwerkend, ijverig

cheerful and free of concern or anxiety

onzorgvuldig, lichtvoetig

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

open-minded, tolerant

characterized by the capability of thinking or responding quickly and effectively

snel van begrip, snelle denker

(of a person) having trust in one's abilities and qualities

zelfverzekerd, zelfbewust

focusing on one particular goal or purpose, and determined to achieve it

éénpuntig, doelbewust

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

dikke huid, ongevoelig voor kritiek

behaving in an appropriate and polite manner, particularly of children

goed opgevoed, braaf