Personality

Lesson 11
فهرست
Dishonest Easy-going Energetic Personality Arrogant Bold Caring Decent Enthusiastic Forgetful Greedy Icy Impatient Logical Modest Moody Moral Nosy Optimistic Pessimistic Passionate Reasonable Respectable Self-confident Sensitive Sincere Sympathetic Unreliable Unsure Strict Violent Lenient Leper Close-fisted Tight-fisted

Dishonest

Title: Dishonest

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈɒnɪst/

Part of speech: adjective

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: dɪsˈɒnɪst

Synonym: deceitful, untruthful, fraudulent

Opposite: honest, trustworthy

 

Behaving or prone to behave in an untrustworthy or fraudulent way

The dishonest salesman was caught lying to his customers

Behaving or prone to behave in an untrustworthy or fraudulent way

Easy-going

Title: Easy-going

Pronunciation: /ˈiːziˌɡəʊɪŋ/

Part of speech: adjective

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: ˈiːziˌɡəʊɪŋ

Synonym: laid-back, relaxed, carefree

Opposite: uptight, tense

Relaxed and tolerant in approach or manner; not easily upset or stressed

His easy-going attitude made him popular with his coworkers

Relaxed and tolerant in approach or manner; not easily upset or stressed

Energetic

Title: Energetic

Pronunciation: /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/

Part of speech: adjective

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: ˌenərˈdʒetɪk

Synonym: lively, dynamic, spirited

Opposite: lethargic, sluggish

showing or involving great activity, vitality, or enthusiasm

The energetic puppy ran around the yard all day

showing or involving great activity, vitality, or enthusiasm

Personality

Title: Personality

Pronunciation: /ˌpɜːsəˈnæləti/

Part of speech: noun

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: ˌpɜːsəˈnæləti

Synonym: character, nature, disposition

 

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual’s distinctive character

Her outgoing personality made her popular with everyone

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual’s distinctive character

Arrogant

Title: Arrogant

Pronunciation: /ˈærəɡənt/

Part of speech: adjective

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: ˈærəɡənt

Synonym: haughty, conceited, proud

Opposite: humble, modest

 

Having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities

His arrogant behavior alienated many of his colleagues

Having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities

Bold

Title: Bold

Pronunciation: /bəʊld/

Part of speech: adjective

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: bəʊld

Synonym: daring, fearless, brave

Opposite: timid, cautious

 

Showing an ability to take risks; confident and courageous

She made a bold decision to start her own business

Showing an ability to take risks; confident and courageous

Caring

Title: Caring

Pronunciation: /ˈkerɪŋ/

Part of speech: adjective

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: ˈkerɪŋ

Synonym: compassionate, loving, nurturing

Opposite: indifferent, uncaring

 

Displaying kindness and concern for others

The caring nurse went above and beyond to comfort her patients

Displaying kindness and concern for others

Decent

Title: Decent

Pronunciation: /ˈdiːs(ə)nt/

Part of speech: adjective

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: ˈdiːs(ə)nt

Synonym: respectable, honorable, proper

Opposite: indecent, immoral

conforming with generally accepted standards of respectable or moral behavior

He always tried to do the decent thing in difficult situations

conforming with generally accepted standards of respectable or moral behavior

Enthusiastic

Title: Enthusiastic

Pronunciation: /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈastɪk/

Part of speech: adjective

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈastɪk

Synonym: keen, passionate, eager

Opposite: apathetic, indifferent

 

Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval

She was enthusiastic about the new project and put in extra effort to make it successful.

Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval

Forgetful

Title: Forgetful

Pronunciation : /fərˈɡetfʊl/  

Part of speech : adjective         

   Formal or informal : Can be both formal and informal    

   Countable or uncountable : Countable    

   Stress marks : fərˈɡetfʊl    

   Synonym : absent-minded, scatterbrained    

   Opposite : mindful, attentive    

 

Tending to forget things; absent-minded

Her forgetful nature often led to misplaced items

Greedy

Title: Greedy

Pronunciation : /ˈɡriːdi/  

Part of speech : adjective  

   Formal or informal : Can be both formal and informal    

   Countable or uncountable : Countable    

   Stress marks : ˈɡriːdi    

   Synonym : selfish, avaricious, grasping    

   Opposite : generous, selfless    

 

Having an excessive desire for food, wealth, or possessions

The greedy businessman only cared about making more money

Icy

Title: Icy

Pronunciation : /ˈaɪsi/  

Part of speech : adjective  

   Formal or informal : Can be both formal and informal    

   Countable or uncountable : Countable    

   Stress marks : ˈaɪsi    

   Synonym : freezing, frosty    

   Opposite : warm, balmy    

 

very cold

The icy wind cut through their jackets

Impatient

Title: Impatient

Pronunciation : /ɪmˈpeɪʃ(ə)nt/  

Part of speech : adjective  

   Formal or informal : Can be both formal and informal    

   Countable or uncountable : Countable    

   Stress marks : ɪmˈpeɪʃ(ə)nt    

   Synonym : restless, agitated, intolerant    

   Opposite : patient, calm    

 

having or showing a lack of patience; easily irritated by delay, opposition, etc

He grew impatient waiting for the bus to arrive

Logical

Title: Logical

Pronunciation : /ˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/  

Part of speech : adjective  

   Formal or informal : Can be both formal and informal    

   Countable or uncountable : Countable    

   Stress marks : ˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l    

   Synonym : rational, reasonable, coherent    

   Opposite : irrational, unreasonable    

 

Characterized by clear reasoning based on sound judgment; reasonable

Her logical approach to problem-solving was appreciated by her colleagues

Modest

Title: Modest

Pronunciation : /ˈmɒdɪst/  

Part of speech : adjective 

   Formal or informal : Can be both formal and informal    

   Countable or uncountable : Countable    

   Stress marks : ˈmɒdɪst    

   Synonym : humble, unpretentious, self-effacing    

   Opposite : arrogant, boastful    

 

Unassuming in the estimation of one’s abilities or achievements; not boastful

Despite her talent, she remained modest about her accomplishments

Moody

Title: Moody

Pronunciation : /ˈmuːdi/  

Part of speech : adjective  

   Formal or informal : Can be both formal and informal    

   Countable or uncountable : Countable    

   Stress marks : ˈmuːdi    

   Synonym : temperamental, volatile, changeable    

   Opposite : even-tempered, stable

 

Given to unpredictable changes of mood; temperamental

Her moody behavior made it difficult for others to predict how she would react

Moral

Title: Moral

Pronunciation: /ˈmɒrəl/

Part of speech: adjective

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: ˈmɒrəl

Synonym: ethical, virtuous, righteous

Opposite: immoral, unethical

 

concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior and the goodness,badness of human characte

It is important to have a strong moral compass

concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior and the goodness,badness of human characte

Nosy

Title: Nosy

Pronunciation: /ˈnəʊzi/

Part of speech: adjective

Formal or informal: Informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: ˈnəʊzi

Synonym: intrusive, prying, meddlesome

Opposite: discreet, unobtrusive

 

showing too much curiosity about other people’s affairs

She’s always been nosy, asking personal questions

showing too much curiosity about other people’s affairs

Optimistic

Title: Optimistic

Pronunciation: /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/

Part of speech: adjective

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk

Synonym: positive, hopeful, upbeat

Opposite: pessimistic, gloomy

Hopeful and confident about the future

He remained optimistic despite facing many challenges

Hopeful and confident about the future

Pessimistic

Title: Pessimistic

Pronunciation: /ˌpesɪˈmɪstɪk/

Part of speech: adjective

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: ˌpesɪˈmɪstɪk

Synonym: negative, gloomy, cynical

Opposite: optimistic, hopeful

 

Tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen

His pessimistic outlook made it difficult for him to enjoy life

Tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen

Passionate

Title: Passionate

Pronunciation: /ˈpæʃ(ə)nət/

Part of speech: adjective

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: ˈpæʃ(ə)nət

Synonym: fervent, ardent, enthusiastic

Opposite: indifferent, apathetic

 

Having, showing, or caused by strong feelings or beliefs

She was passionate about human rights issues

Having, showing, or caused by strong feelings or beliefs

Reasonable

Title: Reasonable

Pronunciation: /ˈriːz(ə)nəb(ə)l/

Part of speech: adjective

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: ˈriːz(ə)nəb(ə)l

Synonym: rational, logical, sensible

Opposite: unreasonable, irrational

 

Fair and sensible; based on good judgment

It’s important to be reasonable when discussing important matters

Fair and sensible; based on good judgment

Respectable

Title: Respectable

Pronunciation: /rɪˈspektəb(ə)l/

Part of speech: adjective

Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: rɪˈspektəb(ə)l

Synonym: honorable, decent, reputable

Opposite: disreputable, discreditable

 

Regarded by society to be good, proper, or correct; worthy of respect

He was a respectable member of the community

Regarded by society to be good, proper, or correct; worthy of respect

Self-confident

Title: Self-confident

Pronunciation : /ˌselfˈkɒnfɪd(ə)nt/  

Part of speech : adjective      

   Formal or informal : Can be both formal and informal    

   Countable or uncountable : Countable    

   Stress marks : ˌselfˈkɒnfɪd(ə)nt    

   Synonym : assured, self-assured, confident    

   Opposite : insecure, self-doubting    

 

Feeling sure about one’s own abilities or qualities

Her self-confident attitude helped her succeed in her career

Feeling sure about one’s own abilities or qualities

Sensitive

Title: Sensitive

Pronunciation : /ˈsensətɪv/  

Part of speech : adjective

   Formal or informal : Can be both formal and informal    

   Countable or uncountable : Countable    

   Stress marks : ˈsensətɪv    

   Synonym : delicate, perceptive, responsive    

   Opposite : insensitive, thick-skinned    

 

Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences

She was very sensitive to other people’s feelings

Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences

Sincere

Title: Sincere

Pronunciation : /sɪnˈsɪə/  

Part of speech : adjective  

   Formal or informal : Can be both formal and informal    

   Countable or uncountable : Countable    

   Stress marks : sɪnˈsɪə    

   Synonym : genuine, honest, heartfelt    

   Opposite : insincere, dishonest    

 

Free from pretense or deceit; genuine

His apology seemed sincere

Free from pretense or deceit; genuine

Sympathetic

Title: Sympathetic

Pronunciation : /sɪmˈpæθetɪk/  

Part of speech : adjective  

   Formal or informal : Can be both formal and informal    

   Countable or uncountable : Countable    

   Stress marks : sɪmˈpæθetɪk    

   Synonym : compassionate, understanding, caring    

   Opposite : unsympathetic, indifferent    

 

Feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy

The sympathetic nurse comforted the patient.

Feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy

Unreliable

Title: Unreliable

Pronunciation : /ʌnrɪˈlaɪəb(ə)l/  

Part of speech : adjective  

   Formal or informal : Can be both formal and informal    

   Countable or uncountable : Countable    

   Stress marks : ʌnrɪˈlaɪəb(ə)l    

   Synonym : undependable, untrustworthy, erratic    

   Opposite : reliable, dependable    

 

Not able to be relied upon; not trustworthy

He’s an unreliable witness

Not able to be relied upon; not trustworthy

Unsure

Title: Unsure

Pronunciation : /ʌnˈʃʊə/  

Part of speech : adjective  

   Formal or informal : Can be both formal and informal    

   Countable or uncountable : Countable    

   Stress marks : ʌnˈʃʊə    

   Synonym : uncertain, hesitant, doubtful    

   Opposite : certain, confident    

 

Not certain or confident about something

She felt unsure about her decision

Not certain or confident about something

Strict

Title: Strict

Pronunciation : /strɪkt/  

Part of speech : adjective  

   Formal or informal : Can be both formal and informal    

   Countable or uncountable : Countable    

   Stress marks : strɪkt    

   Synonym : rigorous, severe, stern    

   Opposite : lenient, permissive    

 

Demanding that rules concerning behavior are obeyed and observed; not lenient

The teacher was very strict with her students

Demanding that rules concerning behavior are obeyed and observed; not lenient

Violent

Title: Violent

Pronunciation : /ˈvaɪəl(ə)nt/  

Part of speech : adjective  

   Formal or informal : Can be both formal and informal    

   Countable or uncountable : Countable    

   Stress marks : ˈvaɪəl(ə)nt    

   Synonym : aggressive, brutal, fierce    

   Opposite : peaceful, nonviolent    

 

Using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something

The movie contained scenes of violent behavior

Using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something

Lenient

Title: Lenient

Pronunciation : /ˈliːniənt/  

Part of speech : adjective  

    Formal or informal  :Can be both formal and informal     

    Countable or uncountable : Countable     

    Stress marks  :liːniənt     

    Synonym  :permissive, indulgent     

    Opposite : strict, harsh     

 

Permissive; not strict; tolerant of deviation from standard norms

The teacher was lenient with late assignments

Permissive; not strict; tolerant of deviation from standard norms

Leper

Title: Leper

Pronunciation  /ˈlepə(r)/ 

Part of speech  :noun 

    Formal or informal : Can be both formal and informal  

    Countable or uncountable  :Countable  

    Stress marks  :ˈlepə(r)  

    Synonym  :outcast  

    Opposite:  accepted  

 

A person who is avoided by others because they have a disease that causes their skin to decay

The leper was shunned by the community

A person who is avoided by others because they have a disease that causes their skin to decay

Close-fisted

Title: Close-fisted

Pronunciation  /kləʊs fɪstɪd/ 

Part of speech : adjective 

    Formal or informal : Informal  

    Countable or uncountable : Countable  

    Stress marks : kləʊs fɪstɪd  

    Synonym : stingy  

    Opposite:  generous  

 

Unwilling to spend money; stingy

He was known for being close-fisted with his money

Unwilling to spend money; stingy

Tight-fisted

Title: Tight-fisted

Pronunciation  /taɪt fɪstɪd/ 

Part of speech  :adjective 

    Formal or informal  :Informal  

    Countable or uncountable:  Countable  

    Stress marks  :taɪt fɪstɪd  

    Synonym : miserly  

Opposite : generous

Unwilling to spend money; stingy

She was tight-fisted when it came to lending money

Unwilling to spend money; stingy