Adjectives of Abstract Human Attributes - Adjectives of Negative Personal Traits

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

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

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

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

lacking confidence or courage

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

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

lacking responsibility or purposeful direction

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

having or bringing bad luck

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

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

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

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

supporting total and extreme social or political changes

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

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

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

easily offended, often reacting strongly to perceived slights or criticism

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

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

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

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

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

lacking courage, typically avoiding difficult or dangerous situations

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

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

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