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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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Categorized English Adjectives of Abstract Human Attributes
stupid
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She thinks Istupid, but I just need more time to learn .
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insane
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Attempting to swim across a fast-flowing river would insane.
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crazy
[Adjective]

extremely foolish or absurd in a way that seems insane

Ex: Itcrazy to spend that much money on a pair of shoes .
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dumb
[Adjective]

struggling to learn or understand things quickly

Ex: dumb criminal left behind ample evidence , making it easy for the police to apprehend him .
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naive
[Adjective]

lacking experience and wisdom due to being young

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nuts
[Adjective]

behaving in a crazy or irrational manner

Ex: People thought he nuts for living alone in the woods .
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obsessed
[Adjective]

having or showing excessive or uncontrollable worry or interest in something

Ex: obsessed gambler could n't stop thinking about the next big win , even after losing everything he had .
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ignorant
[Adjective]

lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject or situation

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adamant
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She adamant about her stance on environmental issues , advocating for sustainable practices .
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oblivious
[Adjective]

unaware or forgetful of something

Ex: The absent-minded professor , renowned for his brilliant research , frequently oblivious to his surroundings , often misplacing important documents and belongings .
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cunning
[Adjective]

able to achieve what one wants through sly or underhanded means

Ex: cunning politician employed subtle rhetoric and persuasion to win over undecided voters .
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mischievous
[Adjective]

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

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clueless
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The job applicant clueless about the company 's mission and goals during the interview .
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insular
[Adjective]

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

Ex: insular mindset of the group led to a resistance to change , even when it was necessary for growth .
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negligent
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The airline faced criticism negligent maintenance practices after a series of safety incidents .
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superstitious
[Adjective]

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

Ex: superstitious tradition of throwing salt over one 's shoulder to ward off evil spirits is still practiced in some cultures .
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crafty
[Adjective]

using clever and usually deceitful methods to achieve what one wants

Ex: They devised crafty strategy to outsmart their competitors .
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unintelligent
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The character in the book unintelligent, as he was always making silly mistakes .
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scatterbrained
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite scatterbrained reputation , she was surprisingly sharp and quick-witted when it mattered most .
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gullible
[Adjective]

believing things very easily and being easily tricked because of it

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inept
[Adjective]

showing poor judgment or clumsiness in actions

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prejudiced
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Courts must prejudiced rulings to ensure justice .
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forgetful
[Adjective]

frequently forgetting things, leading to negligence or oversight of responsibilities

Ex: forgetful behavior at work led to negligence in following safety protocols , putting himself and others at risk .
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compliant
[Adjective]

willingly obeying rules or doing what other people demand

Ex: compliant participant in the study follows the research protocol as instructed by the researchers .
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illiterate
[Adjective]

lacking knowledge or understanding in a particular subject or area

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remiss
[Adjective]

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

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opportunistic
[Adjective]

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

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