Vocabulary for IELTS (Basic) - Describing Personality

(of a person) able to do things and make decisions independently

strange or unnatural in a way that might cause uneasiness or slight fear

not willing to spend money or use something; cheap or stingy

ill-tempered and in a bad mood, tending to sulk

following the same course of action or behavior over time

(of a person) tending to follow the social norms, or to accept traditional views

(of a person) capable of performing tasks or completing work with the least amount of wasted time, effort, or resources

ready and able to change and adapt to different conditions

willing to work with others to reach a shared goal

believing that good things can happen or perfection can be achieved, while it is nearly impossible or impractical

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

easily hurt, often due to weakness or lack of protection

hard-working and productive

usually calm and not easily annoyed

(of a person) resistant to authority or control, often challenging established norms or rules

not caring about other people's feelings

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

accepting what happens or not opposing what other people do or say

not pleased or happy with something, because it is not as good as one expected

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

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

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

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

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

experiencing frequent changes in mood, often without apparent reason or explanation

feeling or showing gratitude or thankfulness towards someone or something

highly skilled, proficient, or talented in a particular activity or field

unfriendly or reluctant to socializing

showing kindness and generosity

very smart

(of people) extremely serious with strong feelings and opinions

concerned with money and possessions in an excessive way