Starters 1 - Negative Adjectives

Here you will learn some negative English adjectives, such as "boring", "dangerous", and "false", prepared for starter level students.

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bad [adjective]

having a quality that is not satisfying

Ex: He apologized for the bad joke he made earlier .

boring [adjective]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

Ex: The lecture was so boring that several students left early .

busy [adjective]

having so many things to do in a way that leaves not much free time

Ex: In the bustling city , people are constantly busy with work , errands , and social commitments .

dangerous [adjective]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

Ex: She 's allergic to bees ; a sting can be dangerous for her .

hard [adjective]

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

Ex: Mastering a new language can be hard , especially if it has a complex grammar and vocabulary .

late [adjective]

doing or happening after the time that is usual or expected

Ex: He apologized for being late to the party .

thirsty [adjective]

wanting or needing a drink

Ex: The soccer players felt thirsty after the intense match and drank from their water bottles .

stupid [adjective]

(of a person) not having common sense or the ability to understand or learn as fast as others

Ex: I do n't want to sound stupid , but can you explain that again ?

wrong [adjective]

not based on facts or the truth

Ex: She used the wrong ingredients in the recipe , resulting in a disappointing dish .

poor [adjective]

owning a very small amount of money or a very small number of things

Ex: The poor family lived in a small , rundown house .

false [adjective]

not according to reality or facts

Ex: He shared false information without verifying its accuracy .

hungry [adjective]

needing or wanting something to eat

Ex: She felt hungry and decided to make a sandwich .