English words used for "Describing Personality" | IELTS vocabulary

Here you will learn some English words about describing personality, such as "creepy", "consistent", "cooperative", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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autonomous [adjective]

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

creepy [adjective]

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

Ex: The eerie silence in the graveyard was downright creepy .

mean [adjective]

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

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sulky [adjective]

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

Ex: The child became sulky after being told no .

consistent [adjective]

following the same course of action or behavior over time

Ex: His consistent kindness towards others earned him the reputation of being a reliable friend .

conventional [adjective]

tending to follow the social norms, or to accept traditional views

Ex: He is a conventional person , always following the rules and adhering to traditional values .

efficient [adjective]

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

Ex: The efficient manager streamlined the workflow to boost productivity .

flexible [adjective]

capable of adjusting easily to different situations, circumstances, or needs

Ex: He is known for being flexible with his schedule , accommodating others ’ needs .

cooperative [adjective]

characterized by a willingness and ability to work harmoniously with others

Ex: Cooperative neighbors organized a block party together .

idealistic [adjective]

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

Ex: His idealistic belief in world peace drove him to advocate for diplomacy and cooperation among nations .

tolerant [adjective]

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

Ex: The tolerant coworker listened attentively to their colleague 's ideas , even if they had opposing viewpoints , fostering collaboration and mutual respect .

vulnerable [adjective]

able to be physically harmed or wounded

Ex: The coastal town is vulnerable to hurricanes .

industrious [adjective]

hard-working and productive

Ex: Despite the challenges , she remained industrious throughout the long hours .

even-tempered [adjective]

usually calm and not easily annoyed

rebellious [adjective]

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

Ex: Despite warnings from the school administration , the rebellious student continued to organize protests against unfair policies .

insensitive [adjective]

not caring about other people's feelings

Ex: His insensitive behavior toward his classmates made him unpopular at school .

clumsy [adjective]

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

Ex: Her clumsy attempts at dancing drew laughter from the crowd .

passive [adjective]

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

Ex: He has always been passive about his friend 's decisions , never offering any resistance .

dissatisfied [adjective]

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

Ex: They were dissatisfied with the lack of communication from their landlord .

arrogant [adjective]

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

Ex: Her arrogant demeanor alienated her from her peers , leaving her with few friends .

enthusiastic [adjective]

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

Ex: The team 's enthusiastic response to the new strategy boosted morale .

sympathetic [adjective]

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

Ex: The doctor was sympathetic to the patient 's concerns about the upcoming surgery .

pessimistic [adjective]

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

Ex: He had a pessimistic view of the economy , believing that a recession was imminent .

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 .

moody [adjective]

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

Ex: He became moody whenever he was stressed at work , snapping at his coworkers for no reason .

appreciative [adjective]

feeling or showing gratitude or thankfulness toward someone or something

Ex: The team was appreciative of the recognition for their hard work .

adept [adjective]

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

Ex: The adept architect seamlessly blends functionality with aesthetic appeal in their designs .

aloof [adjective]

unfriendly or reluctant to socializing

Ex: The cat , known for its aloof nature , preferred to keep to itself and avoided human interaction .

benevolent [adjective]

showing kindness and generosity

Ex: Her benevolent nature led her to volunteer at the orphanage every weekend .

brainy [adjective]

very smart

Ex: The brainy student breezed through the challenging math exam with ease .

intense [adjective]

(of a person) showing strong enthusiasm or fervor for something

Ex: She was an intense debater , never backing down from a challenge .

materialistic [adjective]

concerned with money and possessions in an excessive way

Vocabulary for IELTS (Basic)
Family and Relationships	Describing Personality	Describing Appearance	Shapes and Sizes
Clothes and Fashion	Animals	Food	Houses
Hobbies	Shopping	Feelings	Sports
Jobs	Travel	Time	Body
Weather	Language and Grammar	Colors	Transportation