Personality Adjectives(+) Flashcards
(25 cards)
Adaptable
She’s a great social worker because she’s so adaptable
Able to change in order to deal with new situations
Affable
He was incredibbly affable with me when I forgot my ticket
Pleasant, friendly and easy to talk to
Ambitious
He’s very ambitious and I think he’ll do very well in life.
Determinded to be successful, rich, powerful, etc.
Amicable
He seemed very amicable on the phone so I was shocked by his rude email!
Polite, friendly, manages situations without arguing
Bright
You’re a bright girl - I knew you would pass the exam!
Intelligent; quick to learn
Broad-minded
Luckily our boss is quite broad-minded so I’m sure he won’t mind
Willing to listen to other people’s opinions and accept behavior that is different from your own
Conscientious
This conscientious manner makes him a
fantastic engineer
Used to describe sb who takes care to do things carefully and correctly
Convivial
She was a convivial party host who made everyone feel welcomed
Cheerful and friendly
Courteous
I can’t believe how courteous the school children were today!
Polite, especially in a way that shows respect
Decisive
She’s quite decisive so I don’t think she’ll change hermind
Able to decide sth quickly and with confidence
Determinded
Her determined nature made her a perfect Olympian
Able to continue trying to do sth even when it is difficult
Diplomatic
My dad’s diplomatic nature made him a great boss
Able to deal with pp in difficult situations
Easy-going
He’s an easy-going guy with a carefree attitude
Relaxed and happy toaccept things without worrying or getting angry
Exuberant
Her exuberant nature exhausted me
Full of energy, excitement and happiness
Frank
She’s very franke but she gets results
Honest and direct in what they say, sometimes in a way that other pp might not like
Gregarious
I think you’ll get on well as you’re both so gregarious
Sociable
Intuitive
She’s a great teacher because she’s so intuitive
Able to understand sth by using feelings rather than by considering the facts
Inventive
I’m sure he’ll find a use for it - he’s incredibly inventive
Imaginative, able to think of new and interesting ideas
Modest
I think you’re being a bit modest - your English is great!
Used to describe someone who doesn’t talle/ boast about their own abilities or possessions
Pioneering
She had an affair with a pioneering cryptocurrency investor
Used to describe someone who begins or helps develop Sth new and prepares the way for others to follow
Placid
Our dog is very placid - he won’t jump at you
Not easily excited or annoyed
Proactive
She’s proactive in her work life, but her home life is very different
Able to control a situation by making things happen rather than waitingfor things to happen
Quick-witted
I wouldn’t heckle the comedian - he is very quick-witted!
Able to think quickly; intelligent
Resourceful
We didn’t have much money growing up but our mother was very resourceful
Good at finding ways of doing things and solving problems, etc.
