English Adjectives for "Negative Interpersonal Traits"

strict

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(of a person) inflexible and demanding that rules are followed precisely

indulgent

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The strict teacher enforced a no-talking rule during tests.

He grew up with strict parents who had high expectations for his behavior.

violent

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(of a person and their actions) using or involving physical force that is intended to damage or harm

cruel

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having a desire to physically or mentally harm someone

wicked

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having a deliberately harmful or dishonest nature or intent

villainous

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behaving in an immoral or evil manner, often causing harm or distress to others

aggressive

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behaving in an angry way and having a tendency to be violent

ruthless

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showing no mercy or compassion towards others in pursuit of one's goals

sadistic

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finding pleasure, particularly sexual pleasure in hurting or humiliating others

masochistic

mean

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(of a person) behaving in a way that is unkind or cruel

rude

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(of a person) having no respect for other people

flip

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displaying casual disrespect towards others or situations

docile

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learning easily and accepting instruction without difficulty

stubborn

shameless

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behaving boldly or in a morally questionable manner without feeling embarrassment or remorse

cocky

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excessively confident and arrogant, often displaying a sense of superiority or entitlement

needy

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lacking confidence and needing to be emotionally supported a lot

sneaky

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behaving in a secretive or underhanded manner, often with the intention of deceiving others

fussy

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(of a person) excessively concerned with minor details and having particular preferences

moody

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experiencing frequent changes in mood, often without apparent reason or explanation

finicky

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(of a person) overly particular about small details, making one challenging to please

insensitive

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not caring about other people's feelings

sensitive

judgmental

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tending to criticize or form negative opinions about others without considering their perspective or circumstances

antisocial

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lacking interest or concern for others and avoiding social interactions or activities

inhospitable

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unwelcoming or unfriendly towards others, making others feel uncomfortable in their presence

hospitable

unreliable

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not able to be depended on or trusted to perform consistently or fulfill obligations

reliable

selfish

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always putting one's interests first and not caring about the needs or rights of others

unselfish

barbaric

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behaving in a cruel or uncivilized manner

atrocious

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intensely cruel or violent

temperamental

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experiencing frequent changes in mood or behavior, often in an unpredictable or inconsistent manner

ungrateful

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not appreciating or acknowledging kindness, often taking things for granted

grateful

unreceptive

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not open or responsive to new ideas, suggestions, or experiences

receptive

self-centered

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(of a person) not caring about the needs and feelings of no one but one's own

altruistic

hostile

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unfriendly or aggressive toward others

amicable

entitled

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believing that one deserves special privileges or treatment without necessarily earning or deserving them

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