B1 Level Wordlist - Human Characteristics

Here you will learn some English words about human characteristics, such as "patient", "brave", "silly", etc. prepared for B1 learners.

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curious [adjective]

(of a person) interested in learning and knowing about things

Ex: The curious student excels in school because of their genuine interest in learning .

brave [adjective]

having no fear when doing dangerous or painful things

Ex: Despite the stormy weather , the brave sailor set out to rescue the stranded boaters .

silly [adjective]

showing a lack of seriousness, often in a playful way

Ex: The kids were being silly , running around the playground and laughing .

proud [adjective]

feeling satisfied with someone or one's possessions, achievements, etc.

Ex: She felt proud of her artwork being displayed in the gallery .

experienced [adjective]

possessing enough skill or knowledge in a certain field or job

Ex: The experienced doctor accurately diagnosed the patient 's condition based on years of medical practice .

positive [adjective]

feeling optimistic and thinking about the bright side of a situation

Ex: The team remained positive in the face of adversity , rallying together to find solutions .

negative [adjective]

never considering the good qualities of someone or something and is often quick to lose hope

Ex: It 's important to avoid surrounding yourself with negative people that bring you down .

selfish [adjective]

always putting one's interests first and not caring about the needs or rights of others

Ex: The selfish driver cut off other cars in traffic without a second thought .

miserable [adjective]

feeling very unhappy or uncomfortable

Ex: He looked miserable sitting alone in the corner .

talented [adjective]

possessing a natural skill or ability for something

Ex: The team has several talented players this season .

patient [adjective]

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

Ex: Despite the delays , she remained patient during her commute , knowing that traffic was out of her control .

keen [adjective]

having the ability to learn or understand quickly

Ex: With a keen mind for languages , he became fluent in Spanish after just a few months of study .

honest [adjective]

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

Ex: The honest mechanic provided a fair assessment of the car 's condition , even though it meant less profit for the garage .

cruel [adjective]

having a desire to physically or mentally harm someone

Ex: The cruel dictator oppressed his people , showing no mercy to those who opposed him .

annoying [adjective]

causing slight anger

Ex: Dealing with annoying telemarketing calls during dinner became a regular annoyance .

needy [adjective]

lacking confidence and needing to be emotionally supported a lot

Ex: The needy employee constantly sought approval and praise from their supervisor .

stubborn [adjective]

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

Ex: The stubborn child refused to eat their vegetables , even after being told they were good for them .

cool [adjective]

having an appealing quality

Ex: He walked into the room with a cool confidence that drew everyone ’s attention .

independent [adjective]

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

Ex: He 's known for his independent spirit , preferring to work alone rather than in a team .

ambitious [adjective]

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

Ex: Maria is an ambitious student , always aiming for top grades and participating in numerous extracurricular activities .

warm [adjective]

displaying friendliness, kindness, or enthusiasm

Ex: The warm welcome we received from the staff made our visit to the hotel memorable .

welcoming [adjective]

showing warmth and friendliness to a guest or visitor

Ex: Despite being strangers , they were met with a welcoming attitude by the locals in the small town .

sociable [adjective]

possessing a friendly personality and willing to spend time with people

Ex: As a very sociable person , John never had trouble meeting new people when traveling alone due to his friendly nature .

generous [adjective]

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

Ex: The host was incredibly generous , offering us plenty of food and drinks .

gentle [adjective]

showing kindness and empathy toward others

Ex: The gentle teacher encourages students with kindness and encouragement .

understanding [adjective]

not judging someone and forgiving toward them when they do something wrong or make a mistake

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skillful [adjective]

very good at doing something particular

Ex: The skillful artist creates intricate paintings that showcase their mastery of color and form .

peaceful [adjective]

(of a person) unwilling to become involved in a dispute or anything violent

Ex: Despite the provocation , she remained peaceful and composed , refusing to escalate the situation .

doubtful [adjective]

(of a person) uncertain or hesitant about something

Ex: He was doubtful about the success of the project , considering the tight deadline .

bully [noun]

a person who likes to threaten, scare, or hurt others, particularly people who are weaker

Ex: Teachers must address cases of bullying by identifying the bully .

B1 Level Wordlist
Family and Relationships	The Animal Kingdom	Houses and Buildings	Business and Workplace
Occupations	Music	Meat and Dairy	Fruits and Nuts
Drinks	Human Characteristics	Adverbs and Prepositions	Education
Money and Shopping	Fashion	Sports and Players	Transportation
The Weather	Appearance	Time	The Human Body
Games and Toys	Computer	Health and Sickness	Nature and Regions
City and the Countryside	Religion and Festivals	Special Occasions	War and Peace
Quantities and Containers	Languages and Nationalities	Romance	Feelings and Emotions
People and Stages of Life	Hobbies	The Environment and Energy	Law and Politics
Farming	Home Appliances and Furniture	Media and Journalism	Social Issues
Success and Failure	Art	Literature	Internet and Websites
Fields of Study	Ambition and Achievement	Movie and Theater	Personal Characteristics
Common Adverbs	Essential Adverbs	Travel and Vacation	Essential Verbs
Necessary Verbs	Common Verbs	Essential Adjectives	Necessary Adjectives
Food and Diet	Abstract Concepts