English Words for "Human Attributes" | C1 Vocabulary

able

Adjective

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having expertise, intelligence, or skills

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She is an able linguist, fluent in multiple languages.

As an able engineer, he successfully designed and implemented the new system.

absurd

Adjective

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so unreasonable or illogical that it provokes disbelief or laughter

alert

Adjective

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able to notice things or think quickly

accomplished

Adjective

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possessing great skill in a certain field

articulate

Adjective

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(of a person) able to express oneself clearly and effectively

inarticulate

brainy

Adjective

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very smart

brutal

Adjective

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extremely violent and cruel

competent

Adjective

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possessing the needed skills or knowledge to do something well

incompetent

argumentative

Adjective

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(of a person) ready to argue and often arguing

unargumentative

bad-tempered

Adjective

/bˈædtˈɛmpɚd/

easily annoyed and quick to anger

cheeky

Adjective

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showing impolite behavior in a manner that is amusing or endearing

clumsy

Adjective

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

conceited

Adjective

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taking excessive pride in oneself

coward

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a person who is not brave to do things that other people find unchallenging

eccentric

Adjective

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slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

harsh

Adjective

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cruel and unkind toward others

infamous

Adjective

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well-known for a bad quality or deed

intolerant

Adjective

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not open to accept beliefs, opinions, or lifestyles that are unlike one's own

tolerant

insensitive

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not caring about other people's feelings

sensitive

judgmental

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tending to criticize or form negative opinions about others without considering their perspective or circumstances

narrow-minded

Adjective

/nˈæɹoʊmˈaɪndᵻd/

not open to new ideas, opinions, etc.

broad-minded

assertive

Adjective

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confident in expressing one's opinions, ideas, or needs in a clear, direct, and respectful manner

unassertive

attentive

Adjective

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giving much attention to something or someone with interest

heedless

cautious

Adjective

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(of a person) careful to avoid danger or mistakes

incautious

affectionate

Adjective

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expressing love and care

charitable

Adjective

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kind and generous toward the less fortunate

uncharitable

compassionate

Adjective

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showing kindness and understanding toward others, especially during times of difficulty or suffering

uncompassionate

considerate

Adjective

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thoughtful of others and their feelings

inconsiderate

courageous

Adjective

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expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

cowardly

dignified

Adjective

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displaying calmness and seriousness in a manner that deserves respect

undignified

faithful

Adjective

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l

staying loyal and dedicated to a certain person, idea, group, etc.

unfaithful

frank

Adjective

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direct and honest in expressing oneself, even if some people might find it unpleasant

heroic

Adjective

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displaying great bravery as that of a hero or heroine

hospitable

Adjective

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treating guests or visitors with friendliness, warmth, and generosity

inhospitable

jolly

Adjective

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showing a happy and playful attitude

duplicitous

Adjective

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attempting to deceive other people

just

Adjective

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acting with fairness, ensuring what is morally right and reasonable

unfair

reluctant

Adjective

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not welcoming or willing to do something because it is undesirable

snake

noun

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a dishonest person with the tendency to deceive people for personal gain

butterfingers

noun

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someone who keeps dropping things

dirtbag

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Offensive

a person who is hateful or detested because of their dishonest actions

freeloader

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Offensive

a person who habitually takes advantage of others' generosity without offering anything in return

wretch

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someone who behaves in an evil or immoral way

unruly

Adjective

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not willing to follow rules or instructions

sassy

Adjective

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talking or behaving in a way that is rude, disrespectful, or too confident

weasel

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someone who is deceitful, sneaky, or untrustworthy, often characterized by their ability to manipulate situations or information for personal gain

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