10 moderately difficult emotional/personality descriptors

Question 1

High-strung

Answer 1

Word: High-strung
Definition: Nervous, tense, or easily upset; having a highly sensitive or emotional personality.
Sentence Example: She’s always high-strung before a big presentation, but she performs well under pressure.
Synonyms: Nervous, tense, anxious, jittery
Antonyms: Calm, relaxed, easygoing, composed

Question 2

Cynical

Answer 2

Word: Cynical
Definition: Distrusting the motives of others and believing that people are primarily motivated by self-interest.
Sentence Example: His cynical outlook on politics made it hard for him to trust any candidate.
Synonyms: Skeptical, distrustful, doubtful, jaded
Antonyms: Trusting, idealistic, hopeful, optimistic

Question 3

Judicious

Answer 3

Word: Judicious
Definition: Having or showing good judgment or sense.
Sentence Example: She made a judicious decision to invest in the project after careful research.
Synonyms: Wise, prudent, sensible, thoughtful
Antonyms: Foolish, imprudent, rash, careless

Question 4

Melancholy

Answer 4

Word: Melancholy
Definition: A feeling of sadness or sorrow, often without a clear cause.
Sentence Example: There was a melancholy tone in his voice as he spoke about the past.
Synonyms: Sadness, sorrow, gloom, despondency
Antonyms: Happiness, joy, cheerfulness, elation

Question 5

Tactful

Answer 5

Word: Tactful
Definition: Showing sensitivity and skill in dealing with others or difficult situations.
Sentence Example: She was tactful in handling the delicate situation with her colleague.
Synonyms: Diplomatic, considerate, discreet, polite
Antonyms: Tactless, rude, blunt, insensitive

Question 6

Impetuous

Answer 6

Word: Impetuous
Definition: Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
Sentence Example: His impetuous decision to quit his job left everyone in shock.
Synonyms: Rash, hasty, impulsive, reckless
Antonyms: Cautious, thoughtful, deliberate, careful

Question 7

Quixotic

Answer 7

Word: Quixotic
Definition: Extremely idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical.
Sentence Example: His quixotic plans to travel the world without money were bound to fail.
Synonyms: Idealistic, unrealistic, impractical, dreamy
Antonyms: Practical, realistic, pragmatic, sensible

Question 8

Tenacious

Answer 8

Word: Tenacious
Definition: Holding fast or determined, especially in difficult situations.
Sentence Example: Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome the challenges and complete the project.
Synonyms: Persistent, determined, stubborn, resolute
Antonyms: Weak, yielding, irresolute, fickle

Question 9

Apathetic

Answer 9

Word: Apathetic
Definition: Showing little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
Sentence Example: He felt apathetic about the outcome of the election, not caring who won.
Synonyms: Indifferent, uninterested, lethargic, uninvolved
Antonyms: Enthusiastic, passionate, engaged, interested

Question 10

Eccentric

Answer 10

Word: Eccentric
Definition: Unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance.
Sentence Example: The eccentric artist wore mismatched clothes and spoke in riddles.
Synonyms: Unconventional, quirky, odd, peculiar
Antonyms: Conventional, normal, ordinary, typical