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C2 Level Wordlist - Social and Moral Behaviors

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Social and Moral Behaviors, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
boorish
boorish
[Adjective]

having rude or disrespectful manners

Ex: His boorish attitude ruined the dinner party for everyone. 
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reticent
reticent
[Adjective]

reluctant to speak to others, especially about one's thoughts and emotions

Ex: Sarah was reticent when it came to discussing her personal life with her coworkers. 
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proactive
proactive
[Adjective]

characterized by taking initiative to control or influence a situation rather than merely reacting to events

Ex: The manager was proactive in addressing potential conflicts before they escalated. 
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reactive
reactive
[Adjective]

acting in response to a situation rather than initiating or controlling it

Ex: The company remained reactive instead of taking a proactive approach. 
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gregarious
gregarious
[Adjective]

(of people) delighted by the company of others

Ex: Sarah is known for her gregarious nature, always making friends wherever she goes. 
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ungracious
ungracious
[Adjective]

lacking in politeness, courtesy, or good manners

Ex: His ungracious response to the compliment surprised everyone in the room. 
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domineering
domineering
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His domineering personality made it difficult for others to express their opinions without fear of retribution. 
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forthright
forthright
[Adjective]

(of a person) straightforward in expressing thoughts or opinions

Ex: He is a forthright individual, always speaking his mind without hesitation. 
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contentious
contentious
[Adjective]

inclined to argue or provoke disagreement

Ex: The contentious individual frequently initiated arguments and disagreements within the group. 
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standoffish
standoffish
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite his warm smile, she found him to be rather standoffish at the party, keeping to himself in the corner. 
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philanthropic
philanthropic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The philanthropic billionaire donated millions of dollars to various charities and humanitarian organizations. 
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backstabbing
backstabbing
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She was shocked to discover the backstabbing within her group of friends, as they spread rumors about her behind her back. 
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barbaric
barbaric
[Adjective]

behaving in a cruel or uncivilized manner

Ex: The barbaric dictator ruthlessly suppressed dissent and committed atrocities against their own people. 
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atrocious
atrocious
[Adjective]

intensely cruel or violent

Ex: The atrocious behavior of the bullies left lasting emotional scars on their victims. 
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entitled
entitled
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She's so entitled; she expects everyone to cater to her needs without considering others. 
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hypocritical
hypocritical
[Adjective]

acting in a way that is different from what one claims to believe or value

Ex: It's hypocritical of him to preach about honesty while lying to his friends. 
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unscrupulous
unscrupulous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The unscrupulous businessman deceived his partners and embezzled funds from the company to enrich himself. 
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malevolent
malevolent
[Adjective]

having or showing a strong desire to harm others

Ex: The malevolent neighbor spread false rumors to damage her reputation. 
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heinous
heinous
[Adjective]

extremely evil or shockingly wicked in a way that deeply disturbs or offends

Ex: The heinous crime shook the entire community to its core. 
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treacherous
treacherous
[Adjective]

inclined to deceive or betray others for personal gain or advantage

Ex: He proved to be treacherous when he leaked sensitive information to their competitors. 
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condescending
condescending
[Adjective]

behaving in a way that makes others feel inferior or belittled

Ex: The actor's condescending attitude towards his fans did not go unnoticed. 
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vindictive
vindictive
[Adjective]

having a strong desire to harm others

Ex: After losing the election, the vindictive politician spread false rumors about his opponent. 
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conscientious
conscientious
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The conscientious student always completes assignments thoroughly and on time. 
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staunch
staunch
[Adjective]

showing strong support for a person, cause, or belief

Ex: Despite criticism from others, she remained a staunch advocate for human rights. 
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indulgent
indulgent
[Adjective]

having a positive attitude toward someone or something

Ex: She was an indulgent parent, often letting her children stay up late on weekends to watch movies. 
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overindulgent
overindulgent
[Adjective]

excessively allowing oneself or others to have more than is necessary

Ex: The overindulgent feast left everyone feeling uncomfortably full and sluggish. 
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eloquent
eloquent
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The eloquent activist rallies support for social causes through impassioned and persuasive speeches. 
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reticence
reticence
[noun]

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

Ex: Her reticence prevented her from speaking up in meetings, even when she had valuable insights to share. 
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to demean
to demean
[Verb]

to behave in a way that lowers the dignity or respect of oneself or others

Ex: He demeaned himself by speaking rudely to the waiter. 
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eccentricity

a behavior that is considered abnormal and uncommon

Ex: The writer's eccentricity manifested in the characters she created, each with their own peculiar quirks and habits. 
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cynicism
cynicism
[noun]

a doubtful view toward others' honesty or intentions

Ex: The film highlighted the cynicism of modern society, where people often doubt the goodness in others. 
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