Academic IELTS (Band 8 and Above) - Human Traits

consistently putting in the necessary time and energy to achieve one's goals

able to take care of oneself without needing help from others

very determined and not giving up easily

(of a man or his manners) behaving with courtesy and politeness toward women

characterized by kindness, politeness, and a warm, welcoming demeanor

showing sensibility, wisdom, and care when making decisions to minimize risks

(of interpersonal relations) behaving with friendliness and without disputing

showing kindness and generosity

having a lack of enthusiasm or interest

exaggerated or overly emotional in a theatrical or sensational way

failing to act with the appropriate level of care or attention, often resulting in harm or damage to others

refusing or rejecting something with a feeling of superiority or contempt

(of a person) likely to change their mind or feelings in a senseless manner too frequently

having a sullen, gloomy, or pessimistic disposition

bad-tempered, gloomy, and usually silent

characterized by an excessive or self-centered focus on one's own interests, needs, or desires

lacking in politeness, courtesy, or good manners

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

speaking or behaving in a direct, straightforward manner, often without consideration for others' feelings

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

stubborn and unwilling to change one's behaviors, opinions, views, etc. despite other people's reasoning and persuasion

intending to cause harm, injury, or distress to others

having strong, unreasonable, and unfair opinions or attitudes, especially about a particular race or religion, and refusing to listen to different opinions or ideas

clever in deceiving or tricking others

adhering to ethical principles and moral behavior

characterized by a lighthearted and uncontrolled demeanor

showing strong support for a person, cause, or belief

charming, sweet, or appealing in an innocent way