Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First) - Personal Traits & Behaviors

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favorable

[Adjective]

showing approval or support

Ex: The judge 's favorable opinion influenced the final verdict .

bad-tempered

[Adjective]

easily annoyed and quick to anger

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

steady

[Adjective]

not likely to move because it is firmly held

confident

[Adjective]

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

Ex: The teacher was confident about her students ' progress .

to disapprove

[Verb]

to have an unfavorable opinion or judgment about something

Ex: Some customers disapprove of the restaurant 's recent menu changes .

selfish

[Adjective]

always putting one's interests first and not caring about the needs or rights of others

Ex: The selfish politician prioritized their own agenda over the needs of their constituents .

sensible

[Adjective]

(of a person) displaying good judgment

Ex: Being sensible, she avoided risky investments .

impatient

[Adjective]

unable to wait calmly for something or someone, often feeling irritated or frustrated

Ex: He ’s always impatient when it comes to slow internet connections .

willingness

[noun]

the quality of being ready or glad to do something when the time comes or if the need arises

Ex: Without the willingness to adapt , progress becomes much harder .

characteristic

[noun]

a notable feature or quality that defines or describes something

Ex: Honesty is a characteristic that defines a good leader .

disorganized

[Adjective]

lacking structure and struggling to manage tasks and time efficiently

Ex: Being disorganized, he often forgot important deadlines.

enthusiastic

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The enthusiastic fans cheered loudly for their favorite band .

flexible

[Adjective]

capable of adjusting easily to different situations, circumstances, or needs

Ex: His flexible attitude made it easy for friends to rely on him in tough times .

witty

[Adjective]

quick and clever with their words, often expressing humor or cleverness in a sharp and amusing way

Ex: Her witty retorts often leave others speechless , admiring her sharp intellect .

educated

[Adjective]

having received a good education

Ex: Educated citizens play a vital role in building and maintaining a democratic society by participating in informed decision-making .

irresponsible

[Adjective]

neglecting one's duties or obligations, often causing harm or inconvenience to others

Ex: The irresponsible use of natural resources led to environmental degradation in the area .

aggressive

[Adjective]

behaving in an angry way and having a tendency to be violent

Ex: He had a reputation for his aggressive playing style on the sports field .

bossy

[Adjective]

constantly telling others what they should do

Ex: Being bossy can strain relationships , so it 's important to communicate suggestions without being overbearing .

competitive

[Adjective]

having a strong desire to win or succeed

Ex: Her competitive spirit drove her to seek leadership positions and excel in her career .

optimistic

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Optimistic investors continued to pour money into the startup despite the risks .

stubborn

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite multiple attempts to convince him otherwise , he remained stubborn in his decision to quit his job .

unreliable

[Adjective]

not able to be depended on or trusted to perform consistently or fulfill obligations

Ex: He 's an unreliable friend ; you ca n't count on him to keep his promises or be there when you need him .

adventurous

[Adjective]

(of a person) eager to try new ideas, exciting things, and take risks

Ex: With their adventurous mindset , the couple decided to embark on a spontaneous road trip across the country , embracing whatever surprises came their way .

dishonest

[Adjective]

not truthful or trustworthy, often engaging in immoral behavior

Ex: She felt betrayed by her friend 's dishonest behavior , which included spreading rumors behind her back .

self-confident

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The self-confident leader inspired trust and respect among team members with her clear direction .

sensitive

[Adjective]

easily offended or emotionally affected by criticism, remarks, or situations

Ex: You have to be careful — he 's extremely sensitive to criticism .

loyal

[Adjective]

showing firm and constant support to a person, organization, cause, or belief

Ex: The loyal companion never wavered in their devotion to their owner , offering unconditional love and companionship .

identical

[Adjective]

having exactly the same characteristics

Ex: They arrived at the identical moment , causing a brief confusion .

to resemble

[Verb]

to have a similar appearance or characteristic to someone or something else

Ex: The actor strongly resembles the historical figure he portrays in the movie .

similarity

[noun]

the state of having characteristics, appearances, qualities, etc. that are very alike but not the same

Ex: The report highlighted the similarities between the two cases .

to take after

[Verb]

to look or act like an older member of the family, especially one's parents

Ex: The teenager takes after his older brother in fashion sense .

to keep on

[Verb]

to continue an action or state without interruption

Ex: I plan to keep on traveling and exploring new places.

Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)

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