C2 Level Wordlist - Personal Traits

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Personal Traits, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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diligent [adjective]

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

Ex: Despite challenges , she remained diligent , never losing sight of her aspirations .

self-reliant [adjective]

able to take care of oneself without needing help from others

Ex: The self-reliant explorer set out on a solo journey across the desert , well-prepared for any obstacles he might encounter .

tenacious [adjective]

very determined and not giving up easily

Ex: Despite facing numerous setbacks , she remained tenacious in her pursuit of her goals .

gallant [adjective]

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

Ex: Despite the rain , he shielded her with his umbrella in a gallant display of chivalry .

gracious [adjective]

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

Ex: In her gracious manner , she thanked each person individually for their contributions .

prudent [adjective]

showing sensibility and wisdom, especially in avoiding risks or making decisions

Ex: The company took prudent measures to ensure the safety of its employees during the pandemic .

amicable [adjective]

(of interpersonal relations) behaving with friendliness and without disputing

Ex: The negotiations between the two companies were conducted in an amicable atmosphere , leading to a mutually beneficial agreement .

benevolent [adjective]

showing kindness and generosity

Ex: Her benevolent nature led her to volunteer at the orphanage every weekend .

disdainful [adjective]

refusing or rejecting something with a feeling of superiority or contempt

Ex: Her disdainful attitude towards the new employee made the work environment uncomfortable .

fickle [adjective]

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

Ex: His fickle attitude towards relationships left many of his partners feeling confused and hurt .

morose [adjective]

having a sullen, gloomy, or pessimistic disposition

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sullen [adjective]

bad-tempered, gloomy, and usually silent

Ex: She greeted his cheerful " good morning " with a sullen nod , still upset about their argument the night before .

egoistic [adjective]

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

Ex: In group discussions , she consistently dominated the conversation with her egoistic opinions .

callous [adjective]

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

Ex: Despite her friend 's difficult situation , she remained callous and indifferent to their struggles .

blunt [adjective]

having a plain and sometimes harsh way of expressing thoughts or opinions

Ex: The politician 's blunt response to the reporter 's question revealed a lack of diplomacy .

obstinate [adjective]

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

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spiteful [adjective]

showing a desire to harm, annoy, or hurt someone on purpose

Ex: Jenny 's spiteful attitude emerged when she felt overlooked for a promotion at work .

bigoted [adjective]

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

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sly [adjective]

clever in deceiving or tricking others

Ex: The cat approached the prey with a sly and calculated movement .

upright [adjective]

adhering to ethical principles and moral behavior

Ex: His upright testimony convicted the mob boss .

winsome [adjective]

charming, sweet, or appealing in an innocent way

Ex: The winsome character in the story endeared itself to readers with its endearing and lovable traits .

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 .

C2 Level Wordlist
Size and Magnitude	Weight and Stability	Quantity	Intensity
Pace	Shapes	Importance and Essentiality	Commonness and Uniqueness
Difficulty and Challenge	Price and Luxuriousness	Quality	Success and Wealth
Failure and Poverty	Body Shape	Age and Appearance	Comprehension and Intelligence
Personal Traits	Emotional States	Trigerring Emotions	Feelings
Relationship Dynamics and Connections	Social and Moral Behaviors	Tastes and Smells	Sounds
Textures	Thoughts and Decisions	Complaint and Criticism	Harmony and Discord
Communication and Discussion	Body Language and Emotional Actions	Order and Permission	Advice and Influence
Honor and Admiration	Request and Answer	Attempt and Prevention	Changing and Forming
Movements	Preparing Food	Food and Drinks	Natural Environment
Animals	Weather and Temperature	Disaster and Pollution	Work Environment
Occupations	Accommodation	Transportation	Tourism and Migration
Hobbies and Routines	Sports	Arts	Cinema and Theater
Literature	Music	Clothes and Fashion	Architecture
History	Culture and Custom	Society	Religion
Philosophy	Linguistics	Politics	Law
Crime	Punishment	War and Army	Government
Education	Media	Technology and Internet	Marketing and Advertisement
Shopping	Business and Management	Finance	Scientific Fields and Studies
Medicine	Health Condition	Recovery and Treatment	Human Body
Psychology	Biology	Chemistry	Physics
Astronomy	Mathematics	Geology	Engineering
Measurement