Adjectives of Abstract Human Attributes - Adjectives of Negative Interpersonal Traits

These adjectives describe undesirable qualities or behaviors that hinder interactions and relationships, such as "manipulative", "disrespectful", "mean", etc.

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strict [adjective]

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

Ex: The strict coach required players to adhere to a rigorous training schedule .

violent [adjective]

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

Ex: The violent criminal threatened others with a knife during the robbery .

cruel [adjective]

having a desire to physically or mentally harm someone

Ex: The cruel dictator oppressed his people , showing no mercy to those who opposed him .

wicked [adjective]

having a deliberately harmful or dishonest nature or intent

Ex: The wicked stepmother mistreated her stepchildren out of jealousy and spite .

villainous [adjective]

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

Ex: The villainous corporation exploited workers and polluted the environment for profit .

aggressive [adjective]

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

Ex: She felt intimidated by his aggressive behavior during arguments .

ruthless [adjective]

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

Ex: The ruthless landlord evicted tenants without warning , caring only about profits .

sadistic [adjective]

finding pleasure, particularly sexual pleasure in hurting or humiliating others

Ex: The sadistic serial killer took pleasure in the suffering of his victims .

mean [adjective]

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

Ex: The mean boss berated employees for minor mistakes , creating a toxic work environment .

rude [adjective]

(of a person) having no respect for other people

Ex: He 's so rude , he did n't even say hello when he walked in .

flip [adjective]

displaying casual disrespect towards others or situations

Ex: The flip comment about the situation showed a lack of understanding .

docile [adjective]

learning easily and accepting instruction without difficulty

Ex: The docile student quickly learned the new material .

shameless [adjective]

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

Ex: The shameless flirtation at the office party made everyone uncomfortable .

cocky [adjective]

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

Ex: She walked into the interview with a cocky attitude , assuming she already had the job .

needy [adjective]

lacking confidence and needing to be emotionally supported a lot

Ex: The needy employee constantly sought approval and praise from their supervisor .

sneaky [adjective]

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

Ex: The sneaky salesman used high-pressure tactics to manipulate customers into buying unnecessary products .

fussy [adjective]

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

Ex: The fussy baby would only sleep if everything was just right , including the room temperature and lighting .

moody [adjective]

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

Ex: He became moody whenever he was stressed at work , snapping at his coworkers for no reason .

finicky [adjective]

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

Ex: The finicky customer returned the product multiple times , claiming it did n't meet their standards .

insensitive [adjective]

not caring about other people's feelings

Ex: His insensitive behavior toward his classmates made him unpopular at school .

judgmental [adjective]

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

Ex: The online community can be quite judgmental , often jumping to conclusions without knowing the full story .

antisocial [adjective]

not wanting the company of others

Ex: Do n't assume someone is rude just because they 're quiet and appear antisocial .

inhospitable [adjective]

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

Ex: Her inhospitable attitude towards newcomers made it difficult for them to integrate into the community .

unreliable [adjective]

not deserving of trust or confidence

Ex: He is considered unreliable by his colleagues .

selfish [adjective]

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

Ex: The selfish driver cut off other cars in traffic without a second thought .

barbaric [adjective]

behaving in a cruel or uncivilized manner

Ex: The barbaric gang engaged in acts of violence and intimidation to assert their dominance .

atrocious [adjective]

intensely cruel or violent

Ex: Their treatment of the prisoners was absolutely atrocious , violating basic human rights .

temperamental [adjective]

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

Ex: His temperamental nature made it challenging for others to work with him .

ungrateful [adjective]

not appreciating or acknowledging kindness, often taking things for granted

Ex: The ungrateful student took the teacher 's guidance for granted .

unreceptive [adjective]

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

Ex: His unreceptive attitude towards change hindered progress in the workplace .

self-centered [adjective]

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

Ex: Being self-centered can damage relationships with others .

hostile [adjective]

unfriendly or aggressive toward others

Ex: His hostile attitude towards newcomers created a tense atmosphere in the office .

entitled [adjective]

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

Ex: The entitled customer demanded a refund even though the product was not defective .

Adjectives of Abstract Human Attributes
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Adjectives of Positive Interpersonal Traits	Adjectives of Negative Personal Traits	Adjectives of Negative Interpersonal Traits	Adjectives of Neutral Personal Traits
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