Adjectives to Describe Personality and Moods

Adjectives to describe personality and moods

Meaning: Someone easily affected by things or people around them. Sensitive. Examples: She is sensitive to loud noises. He is very sensitive to criticism and often feels hurt by it.

Meaning: Someone who acts very angry and often starts conflicts. Examples: He was aggressive in the meeting and didn’t listen to others. The dog becomes aggressive when someone tries to take its toy. Aggressive

Meaning: Someone who loves talking a lot. Examples: He is very talkative and always has something to say. The new student is talkative and makes friends easily. Talkative

Meaning: Someone who has strong desire to achieve success and reach goals. Ambitious. Examples: He is ambitious and wants to win the competition. She is ambitious and always sets high goals for herself.

Meaning: Someone who works very hard and puts in a lot of effort. Examples: She is hard-working and always finishes her tasks on time. She is hard-working and helps her team with extra projects. Hard-working

Meaning: Someone who is ready to give or share a lot with others. Examples: She is generous and often donates to charity. He is generous with his time, he always helps friends and family. Generous

Meaning: Someone who feels upset because they want what someone else has. Examples: She felt envious of her friend's new car. He was envious when he saw his brother’s new phone. Envious

Meaning: Someone who is relaxed and not easily upset or stressed. Examples: He is easy-going, so he doesn't mind changing plans. She is easy-going and always stays calm, even in stressful situations. Easy-going

Meaning: Someone who often changes their emotions quickly. Moody. Examples: Teenagers are often moody. When she’s moody, it’s good to give her some space.

Meaning: Someone who takes care of their duties and keeps their promises. Examples: She is a very responsible girl. She takes care of her younger siblings. He is a responsible man. He always pays his bills on time. Responsible

Meaning: Someone who doesn’t want to work or be active and wants to do nothing. Examples: He didn’t finish the task because he was lazy. The lazy cat just lay on the couch all day. Lazy

Meaning: Someone who enjoys being around other people and interacting with them. Sociable. Examples: He is very sociable and loves going to parties. She makes friends easily because she is very sociable.

Meaning: Someone who feels nervous or uncomfortable around others. Shy. Examples: She is shy and doesn’t like speaking in front of large groups. He always feels shy when starting a new job or project.