C1 Level Wordlist - Human Attributes

Here you will learn some English words about human attributes, such as "absurd", "brutal", "clumsy", etc. prepared for C1 learners.

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able

[Adjective]

having expertise, intelligence, or skills

Ex: With her able negotiation skills , she secured a favorable deal for her clients .

absurd

[Adjective]

so unreasonable or illogical that it provokes disbelief or laughter

Ex: The idea of a pineapple pizza might sound absurd to some , but it 's actually quite popular .

alert

[Adjective]

able to notice things or think quickly

Ex: The detective 's alert mind quickly pieced together the clues to solve the mystery .

accomplished

[Adjective]

possessing great skill in a certain field

Ex: The accomplished artist 's paintings are displayed in galleries across the globe .

articulate

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The professor is articulate, always able to convey difficult concepts in a coherent way .

brainy

[Adjective]

very smart

Ex: Despite his young age , he 's an incredibly brainy child , already showing signs of exceptional intelligence .

brutal

[Adjective]

extremely violent and cruel

Ex: The soldiers faced a brutal battle with no hope of surrender .

competent

[Adjective]

possessing the needed skills or knowledge to do something well

Ex: The pilot 's competent navigation skills enabled a smooth and safe flight despite adverse weather conditions .

argumentative

[Adjective]

(of a person) ready to argue and often arguing

Ex: Despite his argumentative tendencies , he was respected for his critical thinking skills .

bad-tempered

[Adjective]

easily annoyed and quick to anger

Ex: The bad-tempered cat hissed and scratched whenever anyone approached it .

cheeky

[Adjective]

showing impolite behavior in a manner that is amusing or endearing

Ex: His cheeky remarks often landed him in trouble with his teachers .

clumsy

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She felt embarrassed by her clumsy stumble in front of her classmates .

conceited

[Adjective]

taking excessive pride in oneself

Ex: Her conceited remarks about her appearance grated on her friends ' nerves .

coward

[noun]

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

Ex: His reputation suffered when he was branded a coward after backing down from a confrontation .

eccentric

[Adjective]

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

Ex: The eccentric professor often held class in the park .

harsh

[Adjective]

cruel and unkind toward others

Ex: The harsh manner in which she addressed her employees created a toxic work environment .

infamous

[Adjective]

well-known for a bad quality or deed

Ex: The politician 's infamous speech sparked outrage and controversy nationwide .

intolerant

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The leader 's intolerant stance on immigration led to division within the political party .

insensitive

[Adjective]

not caring about other people's feelings

Ex: Her insensitive actions toward her friend strained their relationship .

judgmental

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The teacher 's judgmental tone discouraged the student from speaking up .

narrow-minded

[Adjective]

not open to new ideas, opinions, etc.

Ex: Her narrow-minded parents disapproved of her unconventional career choice .

assertive

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Assertive leaders inspire trust and motivate their teams to achieve goals .

attentive

[Adjective]

focusing with interest or concentration

Ex: The audience was attentive throughout the performance .

cautious

[Adjective]

(of a person) careful to avoid danger or mistakes

Ex: The detective proceeded with cautious optimism , hoping to uncover new leads in the case .

affectionate

[Adjective]

expressing love and care

Ex: They exchanged affectionate glances across the room , their love for each other evident in their eyes .

charitable

[Adjective]

willing to give money, time, or resources to help others, especially those less fortunate

Ex: The charitable donors funded the new wing of the children 's hospital .

compassionate

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Her compassionate gestures , such as offering a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on , provided solace to her friends in distress .

considerate

[Adjective]

thoughtful of others and their feelings

Ex: In a considerate act of kindness , the student shared his notes with a classmate who had missed a lecture due to illness .

courageous

[Adjective]

expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

Ex: The rescue dog demonstrated a courageous effort in saving lives during the disaster response mission .

dignified

[Adjective]

displaying calmness and seriousness in a manner that deserves respect

Ex: In her final moments , she maintained a dignified dignity , surrounded by loved ones and at peace with herself .

faithful

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The faithful fans of the band waited eagerly for their latest album , demonstrating unwavering support for their music .

frank

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Jenny 's frank demeanor sometimes rubbed people the wrong way , but her friends valued her honesty .

heroic

[Adjective]

displaying great bravery as that of a hero or heroine

Ex: The marathon runner 's heroic effort to finish the race despite a leg injury inspired spectators along the route .

hospitable

[Adjective]

treating guests or visitors with friendliness, warmth, and generosity

Ex: During our vacation , we experienced the hospitable culture of the region firsthand , encountering kindness at every turn .

jolly

[Adjective]

showing a happy and playful attitude

Ex: The jolly family gathered around the fireplace , sharing stories and laughter as they celebrated the festive season together .

duplicitous

[Adjective]

attempting to deceive other people

Ex: The duplicitous nature of the spy 's double life made it difficult for anyone to trust him , even his closest allies .

just

[Adjective]

acting in a way that is fair, righteous, and morally correct

Ex: It is just to punish those who break the rules.

reluctant

[Adjective]

not welcoming or willing to do something because it is undesirable

Ex: The dog was reluctant to enter the water , hesitating at the edge of the pool .

snake

[noun]

a person treacherous, deceitful, or willing to betray others

Ex: That snake told my secrets to everyone .

butterfingers

[noun]

someone who keeps dropping things

Ex: She teased her brother about his "butterfingers" whenever he struggled to catch a ball .

dirtbag

[noun]

a person regarded as filthy, morally vile, or contemptible

Ex: He 's earned his reputation as a dirtbag by constantly lying and manipulating others .

freeloader

[noun]

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

Ex: Despite contributing nothing to the household expenses , he always managed to be the first in line for dinner , earning himself the title of the family freeloader.

wretch

[noun]

someone who behaves in an evil or immoral way

Ex: He 's a wretch who enjoys inflicting pain on others both physically and emotionally .

unruly

[Adjective]

refusing to accept authority or comply with control

Ex: The new manager inherited an unruly team resistant to change .

sassy

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite her sassy exterior, she harbored insecurities that she kept hidden from others.

weasel

[noun]

a person sneaky, untrustworthy, or likely to betray others

Ex: She caught the weasel lying about his whereabouts .

C1 Level Wordlist
Animals	Appearance	Digital Communication	Movies
Foods and Ingredients	Advice and Suggestion	The Human Anatomy	Buildings and Construction
Human Attributes	Time	Fundamental Verbs	Shapes and Colors
Computer Science	Bonds and Relationships	Fashion and Attire	Writing and Narrative
Language Components	News and Network	Weather Conditions	Shopping

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