Words related to "Personal Characteristics" | Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL

Easy-going

/ˈiːziɡˈoʊɪŋ/

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[ Adjective ]

calm and not easily worried or annoyed

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She’s very easy-going and never gets stressed over small problems.

His easy-going nature makes him a great person to travel with.

Despite the chaos at work, he remained easy-going and calm.

Arrogant

simplified /erēgēnt/

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ɛ

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ə

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[ Adjective ]

showing a proud, unpleasant attitude toward others and having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

Courageous

simplified /kēreijēs/

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k

ou

ə

r

a

eɪ

g

ʤ

eou

ə

s

[ Adjective ]

expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

cowardly

Dishonest

simplified /disaanēst/

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i

ɪ

sh

s

o

ɑ:

n

e

ə

s

t

[ Adjective ]

not truthful or trustworthy, often engaging in immoral behavior

honest

Caring

simplified /kering/

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k

a

ɛ

r

i

ɪ

n

g

[ Adjective ]

showing concern for the well-being of others and being kind and supportive in one's actions and interactions

Charitable

simplified /chārētēbēl/

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æ

r

i

ə

t

a

ə

b

ə

l

e

[ Adjective ]

kind and generous toward the less fortunate

uncharitable

Genuine

simplified /jenyēwēn/

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ʤ

e

ɛ

n

u

j

i

n

e

[ Adjective ]

having an original and authentic nature

Immoral

simplified /imaawrēl/

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ɪ

mm

m

o

ɔ:

r

a

ə

l

[ Adjective ]

acting in a way that goes against accepted moral standards or principles

moral

Thoughtful

simplified /thaawtfēl/

th

θ

ou

ɔ:

gh

t

f

u

ə

l

[ Adjective ]

thinking deeply about oneself and one's experiences, often resulting in new understandings or realizations

Patient

simplified /peishēnt/

p

a

eɪ

t

ʃ

ie

ə

n

t

[ Adjective ]

able to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious

impatient

Stubborn

simplified /stabērn/

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t

u

ʌ

bb

b

o

ə

r

n

[ Adjective ]

unwilling to change one's attitude or opinion despite good reasons to do so

docile

Extrovert

simplified /ekstrēvērt/

e

ɛ

x

ks

t

r

o

ə

v

e

ɜ

r

t

[ Adjective ]

confident and energetic and wanting to spend time with others

Introvert

simplified /introwvērt/

i

ɪ

n

t

r

o

oʊ

v

e

ɜ

r

t

[ Adjective ]

quiet and shy and wanting to spend time with oneself instead of with others

Optimistic

simplified /ɑptēmistik/

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ɑ

p

t

i

ə

m

i

ɪ

s

t

i

ɪ

c

k

[ Adjective ]

having a hopeful and positive outlook on life, expecting good things to happen

pessimistic

Pessimistic

simplified /pesēmistik/

p

e

ɛ

ss

s

i

ə

m

i

ɪ

s

t

i

ɪ

c

k

[ Adjective ]

having or showing a negative view of the future and always waiting for something bad to happen

optimistic

Self-confident

/ˌsɛɫfˈkɑnfədənt/

[ Adjective ]

(of a person) having trust in one's abilities and qualities

Affectionate

simplified /ēfekshēnēt/

a

ə

ff

f

e

ɛ

c

k

t

ʃ

io

ə

n

a

ə

t

e

[ Adjective ]

expressing love and care

Attentive

simplified /ētentiv/

a

ə

tt

t

e

ɛ

n

t

i

ɪ

v

e

[ Adjective ]

giving much attention to something or someone with interest

heedless

Cautious

simplified /kaawshēs/

c

k

au

ɔ:

t

ʃ

iou

ə

s

[ Adjective ]

(of a person) careful to avoid danger or mistakes

incautious

Clumsy

simplified /klamzi/

c

k

l

u

ʌ

m

s

z

y

i

[ Adjective ]

doing things or moving in a way that lacks control and care, usually causing accidents

Daring

simplified /dering/

d

a

ɛ

r

i

ɪ

n

g

[ Adjective ]

brave enough to take risks and do dangerous things

Eccentric

simplified /iksentrik/

e

ɪ

c

k

c

s

e

ɛ

n

t

r

i

ɪ

c

k

[ Adjective ]

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

Enthusiastic

simplified /inthuziāstik/

e

ɪ

n

th

θ

u

s

z

ia

iæ

s

t

i

ɪ

c

k

[ Adjective ]

having or showing intense excitement, eagerness, or passion for something

unenthusiastic

Dependable

simplified /dipendēbēl/

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e

ɪ

p

e

ɛ

n

d

a

ə

b

ə

l

e

[ Adjective ]

able to be relied on to do what is needed or asked of

unreliable

Greedy

simplified /greedi/

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r

ee

i:

d

y

i

[ Adjective ]

having an excessive and intense desire for something, especially wealth, possessions, or power

Immature

simplified /imētyur/

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ɪ

mm

m

a

ə

t

u

jʊ

r

e

[ Adjective ]

not fully developed mentally or emotionally, often resulting in behaviors or reactions that are childish

mature

Good-natured

/ɡˈʊdnˈeɪtʃɚd/

[ Adjective ]

displaying kindness and patience when interacting with others

ill-natured

Sympathetic

simplified /simpēthetik/

s

y

ɪ

m

p

a

ə

th

θ

e

ɛ

t

i

ɪ

c

k

[ Adjective ]

showing care and understanding toward other people, especially when they are not feeling good

unsympathetic

Tolerant

simplified /taalērēnt/

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o

ɑ:

l

e

ə

r

a

ə

n

t

[ Adjective ]

showing respect to what other people say or do even when one disagrees with them

intolerant

Irritable

simplified /irētēbēl/

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ɪ

rr

r

i

ə

t

a

ə

b

ə

l

e

[ Adjective ]

prone to annoyance or frustration

Honorable

simplified /aanērēbēl/

h

o

ɑ:

n

o

ə

r

a

ə

b

l

e

[ Adjective ]

morally good and deserving respect

Committed

simplified /kēmitid/

c

k

o

ə

mm

m

i

ɪ

tt

t

e

ɪ

d

[ Adjective ]

willing to give one's energy and time to something because one believes in it

uncommitted

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