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How to describe a person's character in English? I have selected easy, but at the same time very good phrases and words on this topic for you!

Hello, dear readers and blog guests! In the English language there are a huge number of words on the same topic. And the fact is that when we learn English, it is very important to know the most popular, easy and cool ones at the same time. It is impossible to know all the words. There is no point in learning everything in a row either. So the main thing is to know the most necessary ones.

In this article, I have collected for you the coolest and most popular words that can be used to describe a person’s character. I would like you to remember them and try to use them always when you talk to someone in English;)

Words to describe character in English.

In English, if we want to ask about a person's character, we can say:

What kind of a person is he/she?

(What kind of person is he or she?)

What is he/she like?

(What is his or her character?)

These are two very cool phrases, so use them. Looking ahead, I will say that if you want to ask about what a person looks like, you can say:

What does he look like?

(What does he look like?)

But I will write a separate article about that. And in this one we talk about character. Below are some very good words and phrases that can be used to describe the character of people. Develop your vocabulary!

Keep learning English and take care of yourself!

To generally describe a person’s character in English, you don’t need to know hundreds of words, just a few common ones are enough. In colloquial speech, we usually limit ourselves to a small set of words when talking about character traits, but when reading, we often come across complex, ornate descriptions of multifaceted human nature.

100 adjectives to describe a person's character

25 most common words to describe character

Notes

• Adjective disgusting(vile, disgusting) often used in relation to: Your pancakes are disgusting! -Your pancakes are disgusting!
• Psycho literally means “mentally ill person”, colloquially this is the name for dangerous, mentally unstable people. In a figurative sense, this can be called a violent, hot-tempered person: Our teacher is a total psycho. – Our teacher is a complete psycho.
• In a word weird can be described as a strange, eccentric person who does not behave like everyone else. The noun is formed from this adjective weirdo- eccentric.
• Word cool very common in colloquial speech, especially among teenagers. When applied to a person, it means “cool”, “cool”.
• Tough literally means “solid”, but figuratively it is used in the same way as our word “cool”: That's guy is really tough. - This guy is really cool.

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Hello! Very often, when we are asked to describe ourselves or another person in English, we limit ourselves to a verbal depiction of appearance. Meanwhile, a person is a versatile personality, with his own character traits and other characterizing features. Without using these words, you cannot tell anything about a person as an individual.

In the vast majority of cases, in order to talk about a person, we use characterizing adjectives. In this article, I tried to collect the most popular adjectives that can be used to describe a man or girl as an individual. For this purpose, you can use words that are part of the following categories:

1. Character traits:

• Personality traits
• Mental capacity
• Strong-willed qualities
• Attitude towards other people, towards property, towards work

Adjectives to describe appearance

When talking about appearance, we describe height, age, voice, clothing. For example, growth can be high ( tall), short ( short) or average ( medium), and age is elderly or old ( old), middle-aged ( middle-aged) and young ( young). Speaking about the voice, you can indicate that it is hoarse (cracked), voiced ( crisp) or melodic ( tuneful).

A smile can be charming ( engaging), charming ( charming) and sincere ( sincere) or vice versa, cunning ( cunning), played out ( forced) and insincere ( artificial). You also need to express your own opinion about how a person looks, using the following adjectives:

• winsome - attractive
• agreeable - pleasant
• stylish - fashionable
• dapper - neat (only about men),
• lovely-looking - delightful
• awkward - clumsy
• untidy-looking - sloppy

Adjectives about character traits

Describing a personality in English involves talking about character traits, habits and preferences. Sides of character can be both positive (intelligent, optimistic, extroverted) and negative (stupid, pessimistic, introverted). And sometimes the same feature, depending on intonation and context, can be both positive and negative (determined, thrifty, obstinate).

When characterizing an individual, do not forget to clarify why you call him that. For example, when you say that a girl is hardworking, explain why you think so:

Any is very hard-working. It can work all day without any break at all. I really admire the way it studies and works. (Annie is a very hard worker. She can work all day without a break. I actually admire the way she studies and works).

Table of characterizing adjectives

The criteria that make up a person’s character are also varied. For ease of memorization and pronunciation, I have placed them in a compact table with translation and transcription. This will make it easier for you to navigate the criteria and remember the characterizing adjectives.

I have both weak and strong points in my character. I am certainly a bit ashamed of my weak points and I do my best to get rid of them. As for my strong features of character, I value and cherish them.

Everyone tells me that I take after my dad as I’m a good listener and very sociable. I am a complete extravert. I love people and the world around me. I understand them and make friends quite easily. Being open and communicative means broadening my mind and my views on the world. That’s why I like meeting new people and talking to them. I always try to be an open-minded and adaptable guy because our world is constantly changing.

One of my best traits is that I try to feel as happy and cheerful as I can most of the time. My friends often call me the life and soul of the party, with a good sense of humor, although I may sometimes be kind of shy. Anyone can be down or depressed when something sad happens. But if somebody hurts my feelings or makes me angry I just tend to ignore him or her and approach the things from the positive side. I really dislike rude and ignore people but I rarely lose my temper because of them.

I would also describe my personality as generous. I take pleasure in sharing something with other people and I am ready to help them at any time. I am organized and punctual too and I am happy when things happen on time, according to the schedule. I am very hard-working and I am always busy. I don't like to give up.

I’d say that my negative and the least appealing qualities are obstinacy and perfectionism. Sometimes I set too high standards when it comes to choosing something. I am often a hard person to please. I’m afraid my choosy character makes me lose some nice opportunities in my life.

In conclusion I would like to say that my personality qualities are both inherent and acquired. When I think of myself I often get confused about how differently I see myself. I am constantly trying to improve myself as a person.

Translation

My character has both weak and strong qualities. Of course, I am a little ashamed of my weaknesses, and I do everything in my power to get rid of them. As for my character strengths, I value and value them.

Everyone tells me that I am like my father because I am a good listener and very sociable. I'm a real extrovert. I love people and the world around me. I understand them and make friends easily. Being open and sociable means expanding your horizons and views on the world. That's why I like to meet new people and talk to them. I always try to be an open-minded and adaptable guy as our world is constantly changing.

One of my best qualities is that I try to feel as happy as possible most of the time. Friends often call me the life of the party, with a good sense of humor, although sometimes I can be a little shy. Anyone can become upset or depressed when something sad happens. But if someone hurts my feelings or makes me angry, I just tend to ignore him or her and look at things on the positive side. I really don't like rude and ignorant people, but I rarely lose my temper because of them.

I would also describe myself as a generous person. I enjoy sharing things with others and am ready to help at any moment. In addition, I am organized and punctual, and I am happy when things happen on time and according to schedule. I am very hardworking and always busy. I don't like to give up.

I would say my negative and least attractive qualities are stubbornness and perfectionism. Sometimes I set the bar too high when it comes to making choices. I am often difficult to please. I'm afraid that my selective nature is allowing me to miss out on some good opportunities in my life.

In conclusion, I would like to say that my personal qualities are both hereditary and acquired. When I think about myself, I'm often confused by how differently I see myself. I'm constantly trying to improve as a person.

Tired, very tired

This collection includes basic words that describe human qualities in English. These are mainly character traits and moral qualities. A person can be described in very different ways, from different sides. You can find other words to describe people in the articles:

Examples:

The examples do not show all possible meanings of words, but only one or two main ones related to a given part of speech and topic. If you want to know more meanings and examples, use online dictionaries and translators.

• young- young

Everything was different when we were younger. “Everything was different when we were younger.”

• old- old

The Old Man and the Sea. - The Old Man and the Sea.

• adult- adult

This book is for adults. – This book is for adults.

• lazy- lazy

I was too lazy to double check. “I was too lazy to double check.”

• hardworking- hardworking

The miller's daughter was a hardworking girl. – The miller’s daughter was a hardworking girl.

• smart- smart

He is a smart boy and he studies a lot. – He is a smart boy and he studies a lot.

• stupid- silly

Don’t be stupid, this is your chance! - Don't be stupid, this is your chance!

• kind- Kind

She is a kind person, she helps people. – She is a kind person, she helps people.

• mean- evil, mean, bad

My boss is a mean guy, we don’t like him. – Our boss is a bad guy, we don’t like him.

• good- good, kind

We have some good wine for you. - We have good wine for you.

• bad- bad

Don’t talk to strangers, there are many bad people out there. – Don’t talk to strangers, there are a lot of bad people in the world.

• nice- nice, dear

He’s not handsome, but he is a nice guy. - He's not handsome, but he's a nice guy.

• cute- Cute

She has always wanted to have a cute puppy. “She always wanted to have a cute little puppy.”

• optimistic- optimistic

The players were optimistic about the third period. – The players were optimistic for the third period.

• pessimistic- pessimistic

Don't be so pessimistic. - Don't be such a pessimist.

• curious- curious, inquisitive

Babies are curious about everything around them. – Kids are inquisitive about everything that surrounds them.

• positive– positive

Well, at least you are positive about your life. - Well, at least you have a positive outlook on life.

• cruel- cruel

Love is cruel. - Love is cruel.

• calm- calm

The dog was calm and quiet. – The dog was calm and quiet.

• brave- brave

He has done something very brave and stupid at the same time. “He did something very brave and stupid at the same time.”

• cowardly- cowardly

A cowardly lion. - Cowardly Lion.

• cool- cool, cool, cool

This robot looks really cool! – This robot looks really cool!

• tough- steep

The police officer was a really tough guy. “The cop was a really cool guy.”

• honest- honest

You can rely on Jack, he is an honest man. – You can rely on Jack, he is an honest man.

• happy- happy

Don't worry, be happy. - Don't worry, be happy.

• sad– sad

She likes sad music. – She likes sad music.

• angry– angry

The pigs made the birds really angry. - The pigs made the birds very angry.

• scared- frightened

The wounded man was scared. – The wounded man was scared.

• tired- tired

I’d like to take a day off, I’m too tired. – I would like to take a day off, I’m too tired.

• bored– bored

When I'm bored, I watch TV series. – When I'm bored, I watch TV series.

• helpful- ready to help

He is a pleasant, helpful young man. “He is a pleasant, helpful young man.

• reliable- reliable

You are going to need more reliable business partner. – You will need a more reliable business partner.

• answered- responsible

Who is responsible for this? – Who is responsible for this?

He is a responsible employee. - He is a responsible employee.

Notes

1. Tough literally means “hard”, in relation to a person – “cool”: Tough guys. - Tough guys.

2. Cute and nice similar words, but nice (pleasant, good, polite) usually talk about a person’s character and appearance:

• He is a nice person. - He nice Human.
• I can't be nice with mean people. - I can not be polite