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

Learn FCE vocabulary for personal traits and behavior, including character, habits, attitudes, strengths, weaknesses, and ways people act in different situations.

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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
favorable
favorable
[Adjective]

showing approval or support

Ex: The proposal received a favorable response from the board. 
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bad-tempered
bad-tempered
[Adjective]

easily annoyed and quick to anger

Ex: He was known for his bad-tempered demeanor, often snapping at those around him. 
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steady
steady
[Adjective]

not subject to significant change or decline

Ex: The stock price has been steady this month. 
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confident
confident
[Adjective]

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

Ex: He's confident about his decision to start a new business. 
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to disapprove

to have an unfavorable opinion or judgment about something

Ex: The manager currently disapproves of tardiness in the workplace. 
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selfish
selfish
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She's so selfish; she never considers how her actions affect others. 
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sensible
sensible
[Adjective]

(of a person) displaying good judgment

Ex: She’s a sensible friend who always offers sound advice. 
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impatient
impatient
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The impatient driver honked their horn repeatedly in traffic. 
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willingness

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

Ex: Her willingness to help others made her a great team member. 
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characteristic

a notable feature or quality that defines or describes something

Ex: Her kindness is a characteristic everyone notices. 
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disorganized
disorganized
[Adjective]

lacking structure and struggling to manage tasks and time efficiently

Ex: Her disorganized approach to the project caused multiple delays. 
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enthusiastic
enthusiastic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His enthusiastic support for the project helped drive it to success. 
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flexible
flexible
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Her flexible approach to problem-solving made her an excellent team member. 
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witty
witty
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His witty banter kept the conversation lively and entertaining throughout the evening. 
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educated
educated
[Adjective]

having received a good education

Ex: As an educated individual, she possessed a strong foundation of knowledge and critical thinking skills acquired through years of study and exploration. 
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irresponsible
irresponsible
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He was fired from his job for consistently showing up late and being irresponsible with his tasks. 
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aggressive
aggressive
[Adjective]

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

Ex: He became aggressive during arguments, raising his voice and making threatening gestures. 
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bossy
bossy
[Adjective]

constantly telling others what they should do

Ex: She has a bossy attitude that often frustrates her coworkers, as she tends to micromanage every project. 
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competitive
competitive
[Adjective]

having a strong desire to win or succeed

Ex: The competitive athlete trained tirelessly to improve their performance and surpass their opponents. 
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optimistic
optimistic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite setbacks, she remained optimistic about her future career prospects. 
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stubborn
stubborn
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite overwhelming evidence, he remained stubborn in his belief that he was always right. 
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unreliable
unreliable
[Adjective]

not deserving of trust or confidence

Ex: The witness proved unreliable in court. 
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adventurous
adventurous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She's an adventurous traveler, always seeking out new destinations and immersive cultural experiences. 
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dishonest
dishonest
[Adjective]

not truthful or trustworthy, often engaging in immoral behavior

Ex: He was caught being dishonest about his involvement in the incident. 
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self-confident
self-confident
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Despite criticism, he remained self-confident in his creative vision, believing in the value of his work. 
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sensitive
sensitive
[Adjective]

capable of understanding other people's emotions and caring for them

Ex: She has a sensitive nature, always attuned to the feelings of those around her. 
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loyal
loyal
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The loyal friend stood by his side through thick and thin, offering unwavering support. 
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identical
identical
[Adjective]

having exactly the same characteristics

Ex: This is the identical report I submitted last week. 
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to resemble

to be similar to someone or something in appearance, character, or other qualities

Ex: Emma closely resembles her mother, especially around the eyes. 
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similarity

the state or quality of being alike without being exactly the same

Ex: There is a striking similarity between the two designs. 
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to take after

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

Ex: The little girl strongly takes after her mother. 
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to keep on

to continue an action or state without interruption

Ex: The music kept on playing throughout the evening. 
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