Social and Moral Behaviors

proactive

Adjective

/ˌpɹoʊˈæktɪv/

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controlling a situation by actively taking steps to manage it, rather than being passive or reactive

proactive

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/proʊ.æk.tɪv/ or /prooo.āk.tiv/

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controlling a situation by actively taking steps to manage it, rather than being passive or reactive

reactive

Adjective

/ɹiˈæktɪv/

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behaving in response to an event or situation

gregarious

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/grə.gɛ.riəs/ or /grē.ge.riēs/

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(of people) delighted by the company of others

ungracious

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/ʌn.greɪ.ʃəs/ or /an.grei.shēs/

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lacking in politeness, courtesy, or good manners

domineering

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/dɑ.mə.nɪ.rɪng/ or /daa.mē.ni.ring/

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showing a tendency to have control over others without taking their emotions into account

forthright

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/fɔrθ.raɪt/ or /fawrth.rait/

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(of a person) straightforward in expressing thoughts or opinions

contentious

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/kən.tɛn.ʃəs/ or /kēn.ten.shēs/

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inclined to argue or provoke disagreement

standoffish

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/stæn.dɔ.fɪʃ/ or /stān.daw.fish/

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reserved, aloof, or distant in one's interactions with others, often conveying a sense of unfriendliness or coldness

philanthropic

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/fɪ.lənθ.rɑ.pɪk/ or /fi.lēnth.raa.pik/

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(of a person or organization) having a desire to promote the well-being of others, typically through charitable donations or actions

backstabbing

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/bæk.stæ.bɪng/ or /bāk.stā.bing/

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being dishonest and betraying someone behind their back, without them knowing

entitled

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/ɛn.taɪ.təld/ or /en.tai.tēld/

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

unscrupulous

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/ʌn.skrup.jə.ləs/ or /an.skroop.yē.lēs/

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having no moral principles and willing to do anything to achieve one's goals

conscientious

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/kɑn.ʃiɛn.ʃəs/ or /kaan.shien.shēs/

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acting in accordance with one's conscience and sense of duty

staunch

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showing strong support for a person, cause, or belief

indulgent

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/ɪn.dəl.ʤənt/ or /in.dēl.jēnt/

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having a positive attitude toward someone or something

overindulgent

Adjective

/ˌoʊvɚɹɪndˈʌldʒənt/

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excessively allowing oneself or others to have more than is necessary

eloquent

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/ɛ.lək.wənt/ or /e.lēk.vēnt/

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able to utilize language to convey something well, especially in a persuasive manner

reticence

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the quality of being reserved or quiet in one's communication with others

eccentricity

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/ɛk.sənt.rɪ.sə.ti/ or /ek.sēnt.ri.sē.ti/

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a behavior that is considered abnormal and uncommon