Personality and character traits Flashcards
acts on a sudden idea without thinking first
impetuous
She’s so impetuous; I wish she would consider things before acting
similar to impetuous, but can be used in a more positive way
impulsive
His impulsive generosity led him to give money to anyone who asked for help
gives exaggerated expression of pleasure, praise or gratitude
effusive
She always gives me such an effusive welcome when i visit her
easily excited by things
excitable
he’s a very excitable child; he needs to calm down
always selfishly promoting your own position or interest; informal
pushy
she’s so pushy; its typical of her to demand a pay rise for herself and not care about the rest of us
nervous or uncomfortable because you know what people think about you or your actions
self-conscious
Freddie seemed self-conscious and uncomfortable when he had to make the announcement at the party
calm and reasonable and showing good judgement
well-balanced
The teacher said Maddy was a well-balanced child who got on well at school
reserved or says very little
(generally negative)
taciturn
He was a bit taciturn when I first met him. He hardly said a word
lacks confidence
diffident
has a low opinion of himself
low self-esteem
unfriendly and not sociable
aloof
unfriendly and thinks herself better than others
haughty
does not believe others deserve respect
disdainful
thinks herself wonderful
conceited
prefers not to exaggerate her own abilities
modest
