Adjectives to Describe People (Spelling)

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This is a list of adjectives to describe character or personality traits.
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  1. bossy
    offensively self-assured or exercising unwarranted power
  2. selfish
    concerned chiefly with your own advantage
  3. self-centred
    limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs
  4. punctual
    acting or arriving exactly at the time appointed
  5. jealous
    suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival
  6. imaginative
    marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
  7. diligent
    quietly and steadily persevering in detail or exactness
  8. spoilt
    (of foodstuffs) not in an edible or usable condition
  9. generous
    willing to give and share unstintingly
  10. rude
    belonging to an early stage of technical development
  11. handsome
    pleasing in appearance
  12. reliable
    able to be depended on; consistent or steady
  13. sensitive
    responsive to physical stimuli
  14. honest
    marked by truth
  15. sociable
    inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
  16. cheerful
    being full of or promoting cheer
  17. modest
    marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
  18. respectful
    exhibiting an attitude of admiration or esteem
  19. cruel
    able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
  20. friendly
    characteristic of or befitting an ally
  21. irresponsible
    showing lack of care for consequences
  22. lazy
    disinclined to work or exertion
  23. mean
    denote or connote
  24. polite
    showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
  25. witty
    demonstrating striking cleverness and humor
  26. affectionate
    having or displaying warmth or fondness
  27. brave
    possessing or displaying courage
  28. moody
    subject to sharply varying moods
  29. patient
    enduring trying circumstances with even temper
  30. prejudiced
    showing bias or bigotry or influenced by preconceived ideas
  31. stubborn
    refusing to change one's mind or ways; difficult to convince
  32. sympathetic
    expressing compassion or friendly fellow feelings
Created on Wed Jan 09 21:23:27 EST 2013 (updated Wed Jan 09 21:45:25 EST 2013)

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