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Personality traits – English vocabulary

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33 English words with meanings: aloof, character, conform, considerate, consideration… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…

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  1. aloof /ə'lu:f/ (adjective) — not friendly or interested in other people
    Example: He seemed aloof at the party.
    Synonyms: distant, unfriendly, detached
  2. character /'kærəktər/ (noun) — the qualities that make a person or thing different from others
    Example: Her character is calm and kind.
    Synonyms: nature, personality, temperament
  3. conform /kən'fɔ:rm/ (verb) — to behave in the same way as the group or rules
    Example: Students must conform to the dress code.
    Synonyms: comply, adapt, follow the rules
  4. considerate /kən'sɪdərət/ (adjective) — thinking about other people's needs and feelings
    Example: She was considerate and held the door open.
    Synonyms: thoughtful, caring, mindful
  5. consideration /kən,sɪdə'reɪʃən/ (noun) — careful thought for other people's needs and feelings
    Example: He showed consideration for his neighbors.
    Synonyms: thoughtfulness, care, regard
  6. conventional /kən'vɛnʃənəl/ (adjective) — following accepted and usual ways of doing things
    Example: They chose a conventional wedding ceremony.
    Synonyms: traditional, usual, standard
  7. courteous /'kɜ:rtiəs/ (adjective) — polite and respectful to other people
    Example: She was courteous to everyone at the meeting.
    Synonyms: polite, respectful, well-mannered
  8. courtesy /'kɜ:rtəsi/ (noun) — polite behavior that shows respect for others
    Example: His courtesy made everyone feel welcome.
    Synonyms: politeness, respect, manners
  9. covet /'kʌvət/ (verb) — to strongly want something that belongs to someone else
    Example: He coveted his neighbor's car.
    Synonyms: envy, desire, want
  10. customary /'kʌstəm,ɛri/ (adjective) — usual and accepted because it has been done that way for a long time
    Example: It is customary to remove your shoes here.
    Synonyms: usual, traditional, conventional
  11. deviate from the norm /dɪ'vi:eɪt frəm ðə nɔ:rm/ (phrase) — to be different from what is usual or expected
    Example: His behavior deviated from the norm.
    Synonyms: be different from, stray from, depart from
  12. embrace /ɪm'breɪs/ (verb) — to include or accept something fully
    Example: The program embraces new ideas.
    Synonyms: include, accept, welcome
  13. etiquette /'ɛtɪkɛt/ (noun) — the rules of polite behavior in society
    Example: She knows the etiquette for formal dinners.
    Synonyms: protocol, politeness rules, good manners
  14. extrovert /'ɛkstroʊvɜ:rt/ (noun) — a person who is outgoing and enjoys being with others
    Example: My brother is an extrovert who loves parties.
    Synonyms: outgoing person, social person, sociable person
  15. fanatic /fə'nætɪk/ (noun) — a person with extreme and often unreasonable enthusiasm
    Example: He is a fanatic about sports.
    Synonyms: zealot, enthusiast, extremist
  16. fanatical /fə'nætɪkəl/ (adjective) — showing extreme and unreasonable enthusiasm
    Example: She became fanatical about fitness.
    Synonyms: obsessive, extreme, zealous
  17. fanaticism /,fænə'tɪsɪzəm/ (noun) — extreme and unreasonable enthusiasm for something
    Example: His fanaticism worried his friends.
    Synonyms: zealotry, extremism, obsession
  18. firm handshake (phrase) — a strong, confident grip when shaking hands
    Example: She gave me a firm handshake.
    Synonyms: strong handshake, confident grip, solid handshake
  19. first impression (phrase) — the opinion someone gets about you in the first moments of meeting you
    Example: My first impression was very positive.
    Synonyms: initial impression, first view, opening impression
  20. gullible /'ɡʌləbəl/ (adjective) — easily tricked because of trusting others too much
    Example: He was gullible and believed the scam.
    Synonyms: naive, trusting, easily fooled
  21. have a thing about /hæv ə θɪŋ ə'baʊt/ (phrase) — have a strong, often unusual dislike or liking for something
    Example: He has a thing about clean shoes.
    Synonyms: obsession with, strong dislike for, strong liking for
  22. insolent /'ɪnsələnt/ (adjective) — rude in a way that shows no respect for authority
    Example: The insolent boy talked back to the teacher.
    Synonyms: rude, disrespectful, impudent
  23. law unto himself/herself /,lɔ: ən'tu: hɜ:r'sɛlf/ (phrase) — someone who acts by their own rules and ignores authority
    Example: She is a law unto herself.
    Synonyms: rule unto herself, independent
  24. manner /'mænər/ (noun) — a way of behaving toward other people
    Example: His manner was calm and friendly.
    Synonyms: behavior, bearing, conduct
  25. moral /'mɔ:rəl/ (adjective) — relating to right and wrong behavior
    Example: She made a moral choice.
    Synonyms: ethical, principled, virtuous
  26. overbearing /,oʊvər'bɛərɪŋ/ (adjective) — too controlling and forceful
    Example: Her overbearing boss never let anyone speak.
    Synonyms: domineering, controlling, bossy
  27. pretentious /prɪ'tɛnʃəs/ (adjective) — trying to seem more important, smart, or stylish than is true
    Example: She sounded pretentious when she used big words unnecessarily.
    Synonyms: affected, snobbish, pretend-smart
  28. resolution /,rɛzə'lu:ʃən/ (noun) — a firm decision to do something or to change something
    Example: She made a resolution to exercise every day.
    Synonyms: decision, determination, resolve
  29. resolved /rɪ'zɑ:lvd/ (adjective) — firmly decided and not likely to change
    Example: She was resolved to finish the project on time.
    Synonyms: determined, decided, firm
  30. slave to fashion /sleɪv tu: 'fæʃən/ (phrase) — a person who always follows the latest fashion
    Example: He's a slave to fashion and buys every new style.
    Synonyms: fashion victim, trend follower, style addict

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