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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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Categorized English Adjectives of Abstract Human Attributes
vain
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She was so vain that she spent hours in front of the mirror , obsessing over her appearance .
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smug
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She could n't help but feel smug when her prediction came true , proving her doubters wrong .
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complacent
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The team 's early lead in the game made them complacent, leading to a surprise comeback by the opposing team .
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arrogant
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The company 's CEO was known for his arrogant behavior , which created a toxic work environment .
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timid
[Adjective]

lacking confidence or courage

Ex: The timid child clung to their parent 's leg , feeling overwhelmed in the crowded room .
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immature
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He realized his reaction was immature and apologized for his outburst .
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stubborn
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite multiple attempts to convince him otherwise , he remained stubborn in his decision to quit his job .
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idle
[Adjective]

showing a lack of responsibility or restraint

Ex: The company 's idle management allowed inefficiencies to persist , reflecting a lack of responsibility towards improving productivity .
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lazy
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The lazy student consistently skipped classes and failed to complete assignments on time .
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unlucky
[Adjective]

having or bringing bad luck

Ex: They were unlucky to arrive just as the concert ended .
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cynical
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He approached every new opportunity with a cynical attitude , expecting to be let down .
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pessimistic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The pessimistic tone of his writing reflected the author 's bleak perspective on life .
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narcissistic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Living with a narcissistic partner was emotionally draining , as they were incapable of considering anyone else 's feelings .
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paranoid
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite reassurances from friends , he remained paranoid that they were secretly plotting against him .
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radical
[Adjective]

supporting total and extreme social or political changes

Ex: The radical environmentalist group staged protests to demand immediate action on climate change .
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extremist
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite widespread condemnation , the extremist organization continued to recruit members through online propaganda .
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conservative
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The company adopted a conservative approach to risk management .
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picky
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The picky customer returned the product because it did n't meet their exact specifications .
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touchy
[Adjective]

easily offended, often reacting strongly to perceived slights or criticism

Ex: She 's touchy about her personal space , becoming uncomfortable if someone gets too close .
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possessive
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The possessive friend grew jealous whenever their friend spent time with others , wanting exclusive attention .
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irresponsible
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The irresponsible use of natural resources led to environmental degradation in the area .
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childish
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The childish prank of hiding someone 's belongings may seem harmless , but it can cause frustration and inconvenience .
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wild
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His wild behavior at the party , including climbing onto the roof , alarmed his friends .
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inhuman
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His inhuman disregard for the suffering of animals led to calls for stricter animal welfare laws .
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cowardly
[Adjective]

lacking courage, typically avoiding difficult or dangerous situations

Ex: She felt ashamed of her cowardly refusal to speak out.
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callous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The teacher 's callous treatment of students who struggled with the material created a negative learning environment .
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proud
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His proud behavior in meetings alienated colleagues who felt overlooked .
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impatient
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He ’s always impatient when it comes to slow internet connections .
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Adjectives of Abstract Human Attributes
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