Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Negative Human Traits

failing to provide enough attention and care

not caring about other people's feelings

acting without considering the consequences or the feelings of others

not paying enough attention to what we are doing

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

having a desire to physically or mentally harm someone

feeling unhappy or resentful because someone has something one wants

feeling angry and unhappy because someone else has what we want

characterized by strong feelings of dislike and annoyance

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

(of a person) lacking or having no respect or regard for others' feelings or rights

reluctant to compromise or change one's attitude, belief, plan, etc.

displaying unpredictable and sudden changes in emotions and behavior

not caring about the possible results of one's actions that could be dangerous

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

carefully planning actions to benefit oneself, often at the expense of others

distant and uncaring toward other people

lacking structure and struggling to manage tasks and time efficiently

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

unfriendly or aggressive toward others

(of people) easily affected by or tend to express strong feelings and emotions

lacking purpose or function, and unable to help in any way