Adjectives of Abstract Human Attributes - Adjectives of Negative Intellectual Traits

Negative intellectual trait adjectives describe undesirable qualities of the mind and intellect, such as "dumb", "ignorant", "careless", etc.

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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 ?

insane [adjective]

extremely unreasonable or stupid, particularly in a manner that is likely to be dangerous

Ex: Jumping off a bridge without a parachute is insane .

crazy [adjective]

extremely foolish or absurd in a way that seems insane

Ex: It may sound crazy , but I prefer ice cream in winter .

dumb [adjective]

struggling to learn or understand things quickly

Ex: The dumb student found it challenging to keep up with the pace of the class .

naive [adjective]

lacking experience and wisdom due to being young

Ex: The naive teenager fell for the scam , unaware of the deception behind the enticing offer .

nuts [adjective]

behaving in a crazy or irrational manner

Ex: That guy shouting on the bus sounded totally nuts .

obsessed [adjective]

having or showing excessive or uncontrollable worry or interest in something

Ex: The obsessed fan had a shrine dedicated to their favorite celebrity , collecting every piece of memorabilia available .

ignorant [adjective]

lacking sophistication, worldly experience, or social refinement

Ex: Despite her intelligence , she remained ignorant about current events due to her refusal to read the news .

adamant [adjective]

showing firmness in one's opinions and refusing to be swayed or influenced

Ex: The teacher remained adamant in her decision to uphold classroom rules , even in the face of student protests .

oblivious [adjective]

unaware or forgetful of something

Ex: He often became so engrossed in his work that he became oblivious to the passage of time , frequently forgetting to take breaks .

cunning [adjective]

able to achieve what one wants through sly or underhanded means

Ex: The cunning thief managed to pickpocket several wallets from unsuspecting tourists in the crowded market .

mischievous [adjective]

(of an act or statement) causing trouble, harm, or inconvenience

Ex: His mischievous behavior caused a lot of unnecessary conflict .

clueless [adjective]

lacking knowledge, understanding, or awareness about a particular situation or subject

Ex: His clueless expression revealed that he was unaware of the important meeting scheduled for that afternoon .

insular [adjective]

having a limited perspective or outlook, often isolated and closed off from new ideas or influences

Ex: The insular company culture stifled innovation and creativity , hindering progress .

negligent [adjective]

failing to act with the appropriate level of care or attention, often resulting in harm or damage to others

Ex: The landlord was accused of negligent property management , leading to unsafe living conditions .

superstitious [adjective]

believing in irrational or supernatural ideas or practices, often based on luck or omens

Ex: The superstitious belief in Friday the 13th as an unlucky day has led to widespread avoidance of certain activities on that date .

crafty [adjective]

using clever and usually deceitful methods to achieve what one wants

Ex: She came up with a crafty excuse to avoid the meeting .

unintelligent [adjective]

lacking the ability to understand, reason, or make good decisions

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scatterbrained [adjective]

having a tendency to be forgetful, disorganized, or easily distracted

Ex: The scatterbrained professor often loses track of time during lectures , going off on tangents and forgetting important points .

gullible [adjective]

believing things very easily and being easily tricked because of it

Ex: The gullible tourist fell for the con artist 's sob story and ended up losing all their money .

inept [adjective]

showing poor judgment or clumsiness in actions

Ex: Despite his good intentions , his inept attempts at flirting only served to embarrass him and the recipient .

prejudiced [adjective]

holding opinions or judgments influenced by personal bias rather than objective reasoning

Ex: A prejudiced perspective can distort historical analysis .

forgetful [adjective]

likely to forget things or having difficulty to remember events

Ex: He ’s forgetful and often forgets people ’s birthdays .

compliant [adjective]

willingly obeying rules or doing what other people demand

Ex: The compliant patient diligently follows the doctor 's orders regarding medication and treatment .

illiterate [adjective]

lacking knowledge or understanding in a particular subject or area

Ex: He was illiterate in the arts , never having visited a museum or attended a theater performance .

remiss [adjective]

failing to give the needed amount of attention and care toward fulfilling one's obligations

Ex: The company was remiss in maintaining workplace safety standards , leading to several accidents .

opportunistic [adjective]

taking advantage of opportunities, often with little regard for ethical considerations or the needs of others

Ex: The company 's opportunistic marketing tactics exploited vulnerable consumers during times of crisis .

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