Essentiële Woordenschat voor de TOEFL - Persoonlijke Kenmerken

Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden over persoonlijke kenmerken, zoals "arrogant", "koppig", "dapper", enz., die nodig zijn voor het TOEFL-examen.

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easy-going

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

calm and not easily worried or annoyed

ontspannen, rustig

Ex: She’s very easy-going and never gets stressed over small problems.

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arrogant

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

showing a proud, unpleasant attitude toward others and having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

arrogant, hoogmoedig

Ex: Despite his lack of experience, he acted in an arrogant manner, believing he knew better than everyone else.

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courageous

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

moedig, dapper

Ex: The courageous firefighter rushed into the burning building to rescue the trapped residents, displaying extraordinary bravery.

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dishonest

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

not truthful or trustworthy, often engaging in immoral behavior

oneerlijk, bedrieglijk

Ex: He was caught being dishonest about his involvement in the incident.

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caring

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

showing concern for the well-being of others and being kind and supportive in one's actions and interactions

zorgzaam, liefdevol

Ex: She is known for her caring nature, always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.

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charitable

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

willing to give money, time, or resources to help others, especially those less fortunate

liefdadig, gul

Ex: The woman was so charitable she gave away half her salary to local shelters.

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genuine

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having an original and authentic nature

echt, authentiek

Ex: The novel presents a genuine struggle between duty and desire.

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immoral

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

acting in a way that goes against accepted moral standards or principles

immoreel, in strijd met de moraal

Ex: Stealing from others is considered immoral in every society.

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thoughtful

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

thinking deeply about oneself and one's experiences, often resulting in new understandings or realizations

bedachtzaam, nadenkend

Ex: She spent a thoughtful afternoon journaling about her goals and dreams.

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patient

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

able to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious

geduldig

Ex: Despite the long wait, she remained patient while waiting for her turn.

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stubborn

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

koppig, hardnekkig

Ex: Despite overwhelming evidence, he remained stubborn in his belief that he was always right.

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extrovert

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

enjoying interaction with others

extravert, sociaal

Ex: She is an extrovert student who loves organizing parties.

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introvert

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

quiet and shy and wanting to spend time with oneself instead of with others

introvert, verlegen

Ex: She is an introvert reader who loves spending time with books.

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optimistic

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having a hopeful and positive outlook on life, expecting good things to happen

optimistisch, hoopvol

Ex: Despite setbacks, she remained optimistic about her future career prospects.

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pessimistic

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having or showing a negative view of the future and always waiting for something bad to happen

pessimistisch, negatief

Ex: Despite their hard work, he remained pessimistic about the chances of success.

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self-confident

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

zelfverzekerd, vol vertrouwen

Ex: Despite criticism, he remained self-confident in his creative vision, believing in the value of his work.

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affectionate

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

expressing love and care

liefdevol, aanhankelijk

Ex: The couple shared an affectionate embrace after being apart for weeks.

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attentive

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

focusing with interest or concentration

oplettend, geconcentreerd

Ex: The students were attentive during the lecture.

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cautious

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of a person) careful to avoid danger or mistakes

voorzichtig, behoedzaam

Ex: She walked with cautious steps along the icy sidewalk, mindful of the slippery surface.

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clumsy

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

doing things or moving in a way that lacks control and care, usually causing accidents

onhandig, klungelig

Ex: He's known for his clumsy nature, always tripping over his own feet.

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daring

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

brave enough to take risks and do dangerous things

gedurfd, moedig

Ex: She climbed the steep mountain cliff with daring determination.

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eccentric

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

excentriek, origineel

Ex: Her eccentric fashion choices always turn heads.

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enthusiastic

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having or showing intense excitement, eagerness, or passion for something

enthousiast, gepassioneerd

Ex: His enthusiastic support for the project helped drive it to success.

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dependable

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

able to be relied on to do what is needed or asked of

betrouwbaar, vertrouwd

Ex: She's dependable, always coming through when needed and proving to be trustworthy in all situations.

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greedy

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having an excessive and intense desire for something, especially wealth, possessions, or power

hebzuchtig, gierig

Ex: The greedy businessman exploited his employees for profit, caring only about increasing his own wealth.

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immature

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

not fully developed mentally or emotionally, often resulting in behaviors or reactions that are childish

onvolwassen, onderontwikkeld

Ex: His immature behavior often led to conflicts with his peers.

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good-natured

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

displaying kindness and patience when interacting with others

goedgehumeurd, vriendelijk

Ex: Despite the stressful situation, he remained good-natured and patient with everyone involved.

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sympathetic

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

meevoelend, sympathiek

Ex: The teacher was sympathetic to the student who was struggling with the coursework.

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tolerant

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

tolerant, vergevingsgezind

Ex: The tolerant teacher encouraged open discussions in the classroom, fostering an environment where students felt free to express diverse viewpoints without fear of judgment.

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irritable

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

prone to annoyance or frustration

prikkelbaar, geïrriteerd

Ex: He becomes irritable when he hasn't had enough sleep.

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honorable

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

morally good and deserving respect

eervol, respectabel

Ex: He is known for his honorable actions in the community.

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committed

[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

willing to give one's energy and time to something because one believes in it

toegewijd, geëngageerd

Ex: The committed athlete trains rigorously every day, striving to reach their full potential in their sport.

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