Elementary 1 - Negative Attributes

Here you will learn some negative English attributes, such as "impolite", "scary", and "awful", prepared for elementary level students.

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impolite [adjective]

having bad manners or behavior

Ex: The actor was impolite and refused to sign autographs for his fans .

unusual [adjective]

not commonly happening or done

Ex: The concert started at an unusual time , late in the afternoon .

unlucky [adjective]

having or bringing bad luck

Ex: She was unlucky not to be selected for the job .

impossible [adjective]

not able to occur, exist, or be done

Ex: His dream seemed like an impossible goal , yet he pursued it relentlessly .

worn-out [adjective]

very damaged or old in a way that has become unusable

Ex: She threw away her worn-out shoes and bought a new pair .

terrible [adjective]

extremely bad or unpleasant

Ex: She had a terrible headache that made it difficult to concentrate .

awful [adjective]

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

Ex: The movie was awful , so we left the theater early .

bored [adjective]

tired and unhappy because there is nothing to do or because we are no longer interested in something

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scary [adjective]

making us feel fear

Ex: She thinks thunderstorms are scary .

broken [adjective]

damaged and not functioning as intended

Ex: The broken heater left the room freezing .

noisy [adjective]

producing or having a lot of loud and unwanted sound

Ex: The party next door was noisy , with loud music and people talking .

worried [adjective]

feeling unhappy and afraid because of something that has happened or might happen

Ex: She was worried about her financial situation , feeling uneasy about her mounting debts .

afraid [adjective]

getting a bad and anxious feeling from a person or thing because we think something bad or dangerous will happen

Ex: They were afraid of getting lost in the forest .

Elementary 1
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