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C1 Woordenlijst - Menselijke eigenschappen

Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden over menselijke eigenschappen, zoals "absurd", "brutaal", "onhandig", enz., voorbereid voor C1-leerlingen.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
able
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

having expertise, intelligence, or skills

bekwaam, vaardig

bekwaam, vaardig

Ex: With able negotiation skills , she secured a favorable deal for her clients .
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absurd
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

so unreasonable or illogical that it provokes disbelief or laughter

absurd, onzinachtig

absurd, onzinachtig

Ex: The idea of a pineapple pizza might absurd to some , but it 's actually quite popular .
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alert
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

able to notice things or think quickly

alert, waakzaam

alert, waakzaam

Ex: The detectivealert mind quickly pieced together the clues to solve the mystery .
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accomplished
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

possessing great skill in a certain field

ervaren, bedreven

ervaren, bedreven

Ex: accomplished artist 's paintings are displayed in galleries across the globe .
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articulate
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of a person) able to express oneself clearly and effectively

gearticuleerd, duidelijk

gearticuleerd, duidelijk

Ex: The professor articulate, always able to convey difficult concepts in a coherent way .
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brainy
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

very smart

slim, intelligent

slim, intelligent

Ex: Despite his young age , he 's an brainy child , already showing signs of exceptional intelligence .
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brutal
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

extremely violent and cruel

brutale, wrede

brutale, wrede

Ex: The soldiers faced brutal battle with no hope of surrender .
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competent
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

possessing the needed skills or knowledge to do something well

competent, bekwaam

competent, bekwaam

Ex: The pilotcompetent navigation skills enabled a smooth and safe flight despite adverse weather conditions .
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argumentative
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of a person) ready to argue and often arguing

discussiabel, ruzieachtig

discussiabel, ruzieachtig

Ex: Despite argumentative tendencies , he was respected for his critical thinking skills .
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bad-tempered
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

easily annoyed and quick to anger

chagrijnig, humeurig

chagrijnig, humeurig

Ex: bad-tempered cat hissed and scratched whenever anyone approached it .
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cheeky
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

showing impolite behavior in a manner that is amusing or endearing

brutaal, ondeugend

brutaal, ondeugend

Ex: cheeky remarks often landed him in trouble with his teachers .
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clumsy
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

onhandig, klungelig

onhandig, klungelig

Ex: She felt embarrassed by clumsy stumble in front of her classmates .
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conceited
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

taking excessive pride in oneself

verwaand, zelfingenomen

verwaand, zelfingenomen

Ex: conceited remarks about her appearance grated on her friends ' nerves .
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coward
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who is not brave to do things that other people find unchallenging

lafhartig, angsthaas

lafhartig, angsthaas

Ex: His reputation suffered when he was branded coward after backing down from a confrontation .
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eccentric
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

eccentriek, bizarre

eccentriek, bizarre

Ex: eccentric professor often held class in the park .
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harsh
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

cruel and unkind toward others

wreed, gemene

wreed, gemene

Ex: harsh manner in which she addressed her employees created a toxic work environment .
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infamous
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

well-known for a bad quality or deed

berucht, beruchte

berucht, beruchte

Ex: The politicianinfamous speech sparked outrage and controversy nationwide .
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intolerant
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

not open to accept beliefs, opinions, or lifestyles that are unlike one's own

intolerant, onverdraagzaam

intolerant, onverdraagzaam

Ex: The leaderintolerant stance on immigration led to division within the political party .
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insensitive
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

not caring about other people's feelings

ongevoelig, insensitief

ongevoelig, insensitief

Ex: insensitive actions toward her friend strained their relationship .
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judgmental
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

oordeelsvaardig, critici

oordeelsvaardig, critici

Ex: The teacherjudgmental tone discouraged the student from speaking up .
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narrow-minded
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

not open to new ideas, opinions, etc.

smaldenkend, beperkt denkend

smaldenkend, beperkt denkend

Ex: narrow-minded parents disapproved of her unconventional career choice .
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assertive
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

confident in expressing one's opinions, ideas, or needs in a clear, direct, and respectful manner

assertief, doortastend

assertief, doortastend

Ex: Assertive leaders inspire trust and motivate their teams to achieve goals .
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attentive
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

giving much attention to something or someone with interest

aandachtig, oplettend

aandachtig, oplettend

Ex: attentive gaze never wavered from the speaker , absorbing every word .
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cautious
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of a person) careful to avoid danger or mistakes

voorzichtig, bedachtzaam

voorzichtig, bedachtzaam

Ex: The detective proceeded cautious optimism , hoping to uncover new leads in the case .
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affectionate
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

expressing love and care

liefdevol, teder

liefdevol, teder

Ex: They affectionate glances across the room , their love for each other evident in their eyes .
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charitable
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

kind and generous toward the less fortunate

liefdadig, weldoenerig

liefdadig, weldoenerig

Ex: charitable organization provided food and shelter to homeless individuals during the harsh winter months .
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compassionate
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

showing kindness and understanding toward others, especially during times of difficulty or suffering

Ex: compassionate gestures , such as offering a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on , provided solace to her friends in distress .
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considerate
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

thoughtful of others and their feelings

attent, zorgzaam

attent, zorgzaam

Ex: In considerate act of kindness , the student shared his notes with a classmate who had missed a lecture due to illness .
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courageous
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

moedig, dapper

moedig, dapper

Ex: The rescue dog demonstrated courageous effort in saving lives during the disaster response mission .
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dignified
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

displaying calmness and seriousness in a manner that deserves respect

waardig, eervol

waardig, eervol

Ex: In her final moments , she maintained dignified dignity , surrounded by loved ones and at peace with herself .
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faithful
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

staying loyal and dedicated to a certain person, idea, group, etc.

trouw, gelovig

trouw, gelovig

Ex: faithful fans of the band waited eagerly for their latest album , demonstrating unwavering support for their music .
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frank
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

direct and honest in expressing oneself, even if some people might find it unpleasant

eerlijk, openhartig

eerlijk, openhartig

Ex: Jennyfrank demeanor sometimes rubbed people the wrong way , but her friends valued her honesty .
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heroic
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

displaying great bravery as that of a hero or heroine

heldhaftig, heroïsch

heldhaftig, heroïsch

Ex: The marathon runnerheroic effort to finish the race despite a leg injury inspired spectators along the route .
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hospitable
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

treating guests or visitors with friendliness, warmth, and generosity

gastvrij, welkomend

gastvrij, welkomend

Ex: During our vacation , we experienced hospitable culture of the region firsthand , encountering kindness at every turn .
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jolly
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

showing a happy and playful attitude

Ex: jolly family gathered around the fireplace , sharing stories and laughter as they celebrated the festive season together .
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duplicitous
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

attempting to deceive other people

dubbelzinnig, bedrieglijk

dubbelzinnig, bedrieglijk

Ex: duplicitous nature of the spy 's double life made it difficult for anyone to trust him , even his closest allies .
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just
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

acting with fairness, ensuring what is morally right and reasonable

eerlijk, rechtvaardig

eerlijk, rechtvaardig

Ex: The organization's mission is to promote justice and advocate for the rights of marginalized communities, working towards a more just and equitable society.
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reluctant
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

not welcoming or willing to do something because it is undesirable

weigerachtig, terughoudend

weigerachtig, terughoudend

Ex: The dog reluctant to enter the water , hesitating at the edge of the pool .
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snake
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a dishonest person with the tendency to deceive people for personal gain

slang, bedrieger

slang, bedrieger

Ex: She realized too late that her business partner was snake, coiling around her trust with false promises and secret schemes to undermine her success .
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butterfingers
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone who keeps dropping things

klungel, hamsterhands

klungel, hamsterhands

Ex: She teased her brother about his butterfingers" whenever he struggled to catch a ball .
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dirtbag
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who is hateful or detested because of their dishonest actions

schoft, schoft

schoft, schoft

Ex: He 's earned his reputation as dirtbag by constantly lying and manipulating others .
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freeloader
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who habitually takes advantage of others' generosity without offering anything in return

profiteur, gratisrijder

profiteur, gratisrijder

Ex: Despite contributing nothing to the household expenses , he always managed to be the first in line for dinner , earning himself the title of the freeloader.
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wretch
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone who behaves in an evil or immoral way

de schurk, de misdadiger

de schurk, de misdadiger

Ex: He 's wretch who enjoys inflicting pain on others both physically and emotionally .
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unruly
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

not willing to follow rules or instructions

ongemanierd, opstandig

ongemanierd, opstandig

Ex: Prompted by unruly behavior of the students , the teacher called for stricter discipline measures to be implemented .
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sassy
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

talking or behaving in a way that is rude, disrespectful, or too confident

brutaal, snedig

brutaal, snedig

Ex: Despite her sassy exterior, she harbored insecurities that she kept hidden from others.
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weasel
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone who is deceitful, sneaky, or untrustworthy, often characterized by their ability to manipulate situations or information for personal gain

sliert, bedrieger

sliert, bedrieger

Ex: You ca n't rely on weasel like him to keep his promises ; he 's only in it for himself .
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