English Adjectives for "Negative Personal Traits"

vain

Adjective

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taking great pride in one's abilities, appearance, etc.

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Despite his lack of talent, he was vain enough to believe he was the best singer in the group.

The actress's vain behavior made it difficult for her co-stars to work with her.

smug

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showing or taking too much pride in one's achievements or accomplishments

complacent

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overly satisfied or content with one's current situation or achievements, often to the point of neglecting potential risks or improvements

arrogant

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

timid

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lacking confidence or courage

bold

immature

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not fully developed mentally or emotionally, often resulting in behaviors or reactions that are childish

mature

stubborn

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

docile

idle

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showing a lack of responsibility or restraint

lazy

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avoiding work or activity and preferring to do as little as possible

unlucky

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having or bringing bad luck

lucky

cynical

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having a distrustful or negative outlook, often believing that people are motivated by self-interest

pessimistic

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

optimistic

narcissistic

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having an excessive interest in oneself, often accompanied by a lack of empathy for others

paranoid

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unreasonably scared of other people or thinking that they are trying to cause harm

radical

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supporting total and extreme social or political changes

extremist

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holding or promoting extreme opinions in politics, religion, etc.

conservative

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supporting traditional values and beliefs and not willing to accept any contradictory change

liberal

picky

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(of a person) extremely careful with their choices and hard to please

touchy

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easily offended, often reacting strongly to perceived slights or criticism

possessive

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displaying excessive attachment or control over people or things they consider their own

irresponsible

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neglecting one's duties or obligations, often causing harm or inconvenience to others

responsible

childish

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behaving in a way that is immature or typical of a child

wild

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(of a person) behaving in an uncontrollable and irrational manner

tame

inhuman

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lacking compassion, empathy, or decency, often being cruel or brutal

cowardly

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lacking courage, typically avoiding difficult or dangerous situations

brave

callous

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showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for the feelings or suffering of others

proud

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having an overly high opinion of oneself, often accompanied by a sense of arrogance

impatient

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unable to wait calmly for something or someone, often feeling irritated or frustrated

patient

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