Adjectives of Abstract Human Attributes - Adjectives of Negative Personal Traits

These adjectives describe undesirable qualities or behaviors in individuals, reflecting traits such as "dishonest", "arrogant", "idle", etc.

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vain [adjective]

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

Ex: He was so vain about his physical appearance that he refused to leave the house without perfect grooming .

smug [adjective]

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

Ex: The politician 's smug attitude turned off voters who were looking for sincerity and humility .

complacent [adjective]

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

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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 .

timid [adjective]

lacking confidence or courage

Ex: His timid demeanor made it difficult for him to ask for help when he needed it .

immature [adjective]

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

Ex: Her immature response to criticism showed a lack of emotional maturity .

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 .

idle [adjective]

lacking responsibility or purposeful direction

Ex: He was criticized for his idle approach to work .

lazy [adjective]

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

Ex: Rather than cooking a meal , he opted for takeout because he was feeling too lazy to cook .

unlucky [adjective]

having or bringing bad luck

Ex: She was unlucky not to be selected for the job .

cynical [adjective]

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

Ex: The cynical old man believed that acts of kindness were merely disguised selfishness .

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 .

narcissistic [adjective]

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

Ex: She grew tired of his narcissistic personality , always making everything about himself .

paranoid [adjective]

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

Ex: The paranoid patient believed that their doctor was plotting against them , refusing to follow medical advice .

radical [adjective]

supporting total and extreme social or political changes

Ex: The party 's radical proposal for healthcare reform divided public opinion .

extremist [adjective]

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

Ex: The extremist faction within the party pushed for drastic measures to be taken against political opponents .

conservative [adjective]

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

Ex: The conservative religious group opposed any changes to their traditional practices or doctrines .

picky [adjective]

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

Ex: He 's so picky when it comes to choosing a movie to watch that it takes forever to agree on one .

touchy [adjective]

easily offended, often reacting strongly to perceived slights or criticism

Ex: The touchy employee became defensive when his work was criticized , even if it was constructive feedback .

possessive [adjective]

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

Ex: The possessive boss micromanaged every aspect of his employees ' work , unwilling to delegate tasks .

irresponsible [adjective]

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

Ex: She failed to pay her bills on time , demonstrating an irresponsible approach to financial management .

childish [adjective]

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

Ex: Making faces at the teacher behind her back was a childish way of expressing discontent with the lesson .

wild [adjective]

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

Ex: The wild child ran around the park , ignoring calls to come back to their parents .

inhuman [adjective]

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

Ex: The inhuman conditions in the factory violated basic labor rights and standards .

cowardly [adjective]

lacking courage, typically avoiding difficult or dangerous situations

Ex: It was a cowardly decision to avoid the challenge instead of facing it .

callous [adjective]

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

Ex: Despite her friend 's difficult situation , she remained callous and indifferent to their struggles .

proud [adjective]

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

Ex: He refused to accept help from others , driven by his proud independence .

impatient [adjective]

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

Ex: The kids became impatient after waiting hours for their turn .

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