# Describing People **Type:** Topic **Words:** 668 ## About Character, temperament, ability, and the words used to describe people. ## Words by Level ### A1 - only — Being the single one of its kind; with no others.; frequency rank 110 - mean — To have a particular meaning; to express or stand for.; frequency rank 118 - nice — Pleasant, enjoyable, or attractive.; frequency rank 196 - kind — A group of people or things that share the same qualities; a type or category.; frequency rank 203 - hi — A friendly, informal greeting said when you meet someone.; frequency rank 247 - welcome — Said to greet someone in a friendly way when they arrive.; frequency rank 489 - friendly — Kind, warm, and easy to talk to.; frequency rank 2485 ### A2 - sir — a polite way of addressing a man, especially one you do not know or who is older or more important; frequency rank 141 - stuff — Things in general, when you do not say exactly what they are.; frequency rank 375 - able — having the power, skill, or chance to do something; frequency rank 470 - perhaps — Used to say that something is possible but not certain; maybe.; frequency rank 575 - certainly — Without any doubt; definitely.; frequency rank 770 - frank — Honest and direct, even when the truth may be uncomfortable.; frequency rank 798 - lovely — Very beautiful or attractive.; frequency rank 808 - patient — Able to stay calm and wait without getting annoyed.; frequency rank 1114 - character — A person in a story, film, or play.; frequency rank 1537 - brilliant — Very good; excellent or wonderful.; frequency rank 1655 - brave — Showing courage when facing danger, difficulty, or pain.; frequency rank 1743 - familiar — Easy to recognize because you have seen, heard, or known it before.; frequency rank 1971 - clever — Quick to learn and understand things; intelligent.; frequency rank 2091 - rude — Not polite; behaving in a way that upsets or offends other people.; frequency rank 2464 - behave — To act in a particular way.; frequency rank 2767 - confident — Feeling sure of yourself and your abilities.; frequency rank 3397 - personality — The qualities and behaviour that make one person different from another.; frequency rank 3420 - intelligent — able to learn, understand, and think clearly; clever.; frequency rank 3428 - lazy — Not willing to work or make an effort.; frequency rank 3975 - manner — The way in which something is done or happens.; frequency rank 3988 - description — A piece of writing or speech that says what someone or something is like.; frequency rank 4029 - creative — Having or showing original ideas and imagination.; frequency rank 4112 - polite — Behaving in a way that shows good manners and respect for others.; frequency rank 4327 - kindly — In a kind and caring way.; frequency rank 4886 - greet — To welcome someone in a friendly way when you meet them.; frequency rank 5463 - unpleasant — Not enjoyable; making you feel uncomfortable, annoyed, or upset; frequency rank 6053 - colorful — Having bright or many colours.; frequency rank 10334 - uncertain — Not sure or confident about something.; frequency rank 10838 - dreamer — a person who is dreaming while asleep; frequency rank 11181 - informal — Relaxed and friendly, not following strict rules or ceremony.; frequency rank 15810 - chimpanzee — An intelligent African ape that is one of the closest living relatives of humans.; frequency rank 20234 ### B1 - dude — A man, especially a young one (informal).; frequency rank 697 - smart — Intelligent and clever.; frequency rank 899 - honest — Always telling the truth and not cheating or lying.; frequency rank 959 - dare — To be brave enough to do something risky or frightening.; frequency rank 972 - honestly — In a truthful and sincere way.; frequency rank 1543 - goodness — The quality of being kind, moral, and good.; frequency rank 1909 - capable — Having the ability or qualities needed to do something well.; frequency rank 2226 - nasty — Very unpleasant or disgusting.; frequency rank 2459 - cruel — Causing pain or suffering on purpose, without caring; unkind.; frequency rank 2764 - shy — Nervous or uncomfortable around other people.; frequency rank 2808 - selfish — caring only about yourself and not about other people; frequency rank 3001 - generous — Willing to give money, time, or help freely.; frequency rank 3138 - loyal — Always supporting and staying faithful to a person, group, or cause.; frequency rank 3331 - stubborn — Refusing to change your mind or do what others want.; frequency rank 3548 - talented — Having a natural ability to do something very well.; frequency rank 3746 - magnificent — Very impressive and beautiful; grand and splendid.; frequency rank 3927 - keen — Very interested in or enthusiastic about something.; frequency rank 4735 - kindness — The quality of being kind, caring, and generous toward others.; frequency rank 4850 - bold — Brave and confident; willing to take risks.; frequency rank 4889 - compliment — Something nice you say to praise or admire someone.; frequency rank 5001 - deed — Something that is done; an action.; frequency rank 5282 - reference — A mention of something or someone.; frequency rank 5351 - regard — To think of someone or something in a particular way.; frequency rank 5977 - courageous — Having or showing courage; brave.; frequency rank 9050 - dolphin — An intelligent sea mammal with a long nose, known for being playful and friendly toward humans.; frequency rank 9547 - trustworthy — Deserving to be trusted; reliable and honest.; frequency rank 11962 - gymnastics — A sport involving physical exercises that show strength, balance, and flexibility.; frequency rank 13462 - uncertainty — The state of not being sure or confident about something.; frequency rank 13637 - hearty — Warm, friendly, and sincere.; frequency rank 15222 - earnest — Serious and sincere in what you say or do.; frequency rank 15740 - talkative — Liking to talk a lot.; frequency rank 16996 - boldly — In a brave and confident way.; frequency rank 17468 - oily — Covered with or containing oil.; frequency rank 19018 - tasteless — Having no flavour.; frequency rank 19902 - diligent — Working hard and carefully, paying attention to detail.; frequency rank 20285 - hearted — Having a particular kind of heart or character (used in combinations).; frequency rank 21293 - unfriendly — Not kind or welcoming; behaving in a cold or hostile way.; frequency rank 22144 - impressionable — easily influenced because one is inexperienced, sensitive, or receptive to new ideas; frequency rank 24692 - warmly — In a friendly, affectionate way.; frequency rank 24887 - rudely — In a way that is not polite.; frequency rank 25785 - uncivilized — without civilizing influences; frequency rank 32079 - distrustful — feeling or showing a lack of trust; suspicious and wary; frequency rank 43149 - friendliness — The quality of being friendly and kind to others.; frequency rank 46526 - portly — having a rather stout or heavy body, especially in a dignified-looking way; frequency rank 49791 ### B2 - madam — A polite way of addressing a woman, especially a customer.; frequency rank 1061 - genius — A person with exceptional intelligence or creative ability.; frequency rank 1916 - mercy — Kindness or forgiveness shown to someone you have the power to punish or harm.; frequency rank 2093 - decent — Good enough; fairly good or acceptable.; frequency rank 2278 - frankly — Used to show that you are speaking honestly and directly, even if it may sound blunt.; frequency rank 3122 - naughty — (especially of a child) behaving badly and not doing what they are told.; frequency rank 3781 - nicely — In a pleasant, kind, or attractive way.; frequency rank 3806 - abuse — cruel or violent treatment of a person or animal; frequency rank 3809 - ultimate — The greatest or most extreme possible.; frequency rank 3968 - humble — Not proud; not thinking that you are better or more important than others.; frequency rank 4553 - sucker — a gullible person who is easily deceived or exploited; informal and disapproving; frequency rank 4964 - genuine — Real and exactly what it appears to be; not fake.; frequency rank 4975 - arrogant — Believing you are better or more important than other people.; frequency rank 5680 - elegant — Graceful and stylish in a way that shows good taste.; frequency rank 5839 - devoted — Loving and loyal; giving someone or something a lot of care and attention.; frequency rank 5921 - sincere — Honest and truly meaning what you say or do; not pretending.; frequency rank 6135 - subtle — So slight that it is not easy to notice.; frequency rank 6414 - offend — To upset or annoy someone by saying or doing something rude or hurtful.; frequency rank 7350 - underestimate — To think that something is smaller, easier, or less important than it really is.; frequency rank 7518 - hospitality — Friendly and generous treatment of guests and visitors.; frequency rank 7861 - facilities — Buildings, equipment, or services provided for a particular purpose.; frequency rank 7884 - presidential — Relating to a president or to a presidency.; frequency rank 8007 - rib — One of the curved bones that surround and protect your chest.; frequency rank 8288 - idle — Not being used or not working at the moment.; frequency rank 8877 - genuinely — In a sincere and honest way; truly.; frequency rank 9026 - wink — To close and open one eye quickly as a friendly or secret signal.; frequency rank 9439 - generosity — The quality of being kind and willing to give money, time, or help.; frequency rank 9571 - cheeky — Slightly rude or bold, often in a way that is funny or charming.; frequency rank 9808 - sporting — Relating to or used in sports.; frequency rank 10559 - flaw — A fault or weakness that makes something less than perfect.; frequency rank 10655 - goodwill — A kind and friendly attitude towards other people.; frequency rank 11144 - sparkling — Shining brightly with many small points of light.; frequency rank 11350 - witty — Clever and amusing in a quick way.; frequency rank 12268 - truthful — Honest and telling the truth.; frequency rank 12844 - resourceful — skilled at finding clever and practical ways to overcome difficulties with the means available; frequency rank 14891 - unkind — Not kind; cruel or unpleasant to others.; frequency rank 17001 - trait — A particular quality or feature of someone's personality or character.; frequency rank 17240 - impolite — Not polite; rude or showing bad manners.; frequency rank 18319 - kicker — a person or animal that kicks; frequency rank 19876 - tubby — informal: short, broad, and plump in build; frequency rank 20280 - chipper — cheerful, lively, and in good spirits; frequency rank 20894 - tenderly — In a gentle, kind, and loving way.; frequency rank 21340 - hospitable — Friendly and generous toward guests and visitors.; frequency rank 22152 - show-off — a person who deliberately displays their abilities or possessions to attract attention or admiration; frequency rank 22305 - skillful — able to do something very well, especially with the hands or mind; frequency rank 22462 - wiz — a person who is exceptionally clever, gifted or skilled in a particular area.; frequency rank 22594 - taunt — To say cruel or mocking things to someone to upset or provoke them.; frequency rank 23214 - tomboy — a girl who behaves or dresses in ways traditionally associated with boys; frequency rank 27269 - benevolence — Kindness and a wish to do good for others.; frequency rank 28254 - neighborly — friendly, helpful, and considerate in the manner expected of a good neighbour; frequency rank 29389 - inert — Not moving or not able to move.; frequency rank 31107 - girlish — characteristic of or resembling a girl, especially in appearance or manner; frequency rank 31501 - offhand — Not friendly or polite; treating someone in a careless way.; frequency rank 31571 - conceit — too much pride in yourself and what you can do; frequency rank 32598 - indulgent — Willing to allow someone, especially a child, to do or have whatever they want.; frequency rank 33638 - elegantly — In a graceful and stylish way that shows good taste.; frequency rank 35325 - flatterer — a person who gives excessive or insincere praise, usually to gain favor; frequency rank 40947 - personable — pleasant, friendly, and easy to like in manner or appearance; frequency rank 43759 - self-confident — sure of your own abilities and worth; frequency rank 45059 - hyperbole — Deliberate exaggeration used for emphasis or effect, not meant to be taken literally.; frequency rank 47458 - truthfulness — The quality of being honest and telling the truth.; frequency rank 49683 - soliloquy — A speech in a play in which a character speaks their thoughts aloud, alone on stage.; frequency rank 56067 - suppressor — a person or thing that suppresses, restrains, or prevents something; frequency rank 69820 - boaster — a person who talks with excessive pride about their achievements or possessions; frequency rank 82259 - broad-shouldered — having wide or powerfully built shoulders; frequency rank 99825 - silly-billy — informal, especially British: a silly or foolish person, used as a mild or affectionate teasing expression; frequency rank 101847 - devilment — mischievous, reckless, or troublesome behavior; frequency rank 121792 - impolitely — In a rude way that shows bad manners or no respect for others.; frequency rank 127873 - good-humored — cheerful, friendly, and not easily annoyed; frequency rank 133987 - worktable — A table built for doing a particular kind of work.; frequency rank 178074 - starer — a person who looks fixedly or for a long time; frequency rank 302570 - insulter — a person who insults another; frequency rank 323853 - owlish — resembling or characteristic of an owl, especially in having large eyes or a solemn expression; frequency rank 377407 - unblushing — showing no embarrassment or shame; unabashed or shameless; frequency rank 589406 - environmentally friendly ### C1 - saint — A dead person officially recognised by a church as especially holy.; frequency rank 2677 - lad — A boy or young man.; frequency rank 3081 - wicked — Morally bad; cruel or evil.; frequency rank 3942 - harsh — Cruel, unkind, or severe.; frequency rank 4684 - dedicated — Working hard at something because you care about it; loyal and committed.; frequency rank 4799 - brutal — Extremely violent, vicious, or cruel.; frequency rank 5025 - vicious — Violent and dangerous; likely to attack or hurt someone.; frequency rank 5651 - classy — Elegant, stylish, and impressive in a tasteful way.; frequency rank 7316 - jackass — informal and insulting: a foolish, stupid, or badly behaved person; frequency rank 7744 - slack — The loose part of a rope or line that is not pulled tight.; frequency rank 7926 - crude — Made or done in a simple, rough way; not skilfully finished.; frequency rank 9730 - cynical — Believing that people act only out of selfishness and expecting the worst of them.; frequency rank 10281 - grumpy — easily annoyed, bad-tempered, and inclined to complain; frequency rank 10366 - maneuver — A skillful or carefully planned movement.; frequency rank 11259 - cold-blooded — deliberately cruel and showing no pity, emotion, or remorse; frequency rank 12321 - engaging — Holding your attention and interest; very interesting.; frequency rank 12933 - reassure — To say or do something that makes someone feel less worried or more confident.; frequency rank 13807 - manipulation — The act of controlling or influencing someone in a clever and often unfair way.; frequency rank 14269 - ploy — A clever trick or plan used to gain an advantage.; frequency rank 14320 - gaga — informal and sometimes disparaging: mentally confused or physically feeble, especially through old age; frequency rank 14469 - apt — Suitable or appropriate for the situation.; frequency rank 16346 - ingenuity — The ability to solve problems in clever, original, and inventive ways.; frequency rank 17300 - benign — Not harmful or dangerous, especially describing a tumour that is not cancerous.; frequency rank 17450 - temperament — A person's natural character, which shapes how they usually think, feel, and behave.; frequency rank 18040 - tangible — capable of being treated as fact; frequency rank 18049 - swagger — a conspicuously confident, arrogant, or self-important manner of walking or behaving; frequency rank 19209 - weakling — a physically weak or frail person; frequency rank 21001 - unforgiving — unwilling to forgive an offense or show mercy; frequency rank 23612 - atrocity — An extremely cruel and violent act, especially in war.; frequency rank 23715 - shifty — appearing dishonest, evasive, or untrustworthy; frequency rank 24198 - suave — smoothly charming, confident, and courteous, sometimes in a way that seems insincere; frequency rank 25116 - overbearing — trying to control other people in an arrogant, forceful, and unpleasant way; domineering; frequency rank 25418 - tireless — showing great energy and persistence without appearing to become tired; frequency rank 26817 - comer — a person who is showing promise and is likely to become successful; frequency rank 26847 - poise — A calm, confident, and graceful manner.; frequency rank 27246 - upstart — a person who has risen suddenly to wealth, power, or importance and is regarded as arrogant or presumptuous; frequency rank 27968 - dunce — a person regarded as slow to learn or lacking intelligence, often used as an insult; frequency rank 29071 - viciously — In a violent and cruel way.; frequency rank 30638 - gentlemanly — courteous, honorable, and considerate in a way traditionally expected of a gentleman; frequency rank 30722 - fiendish — Extremely cruel or evil.; frequency rank 31188 - dolt — a stupid or slow-witted person; frequency rank 31668 - portrayal — The way someone or something is described or represented.; frequency rank 32358 - pigheaded — stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action, especially in a foolish way; frequency rank 33054 - quirk — An unusual habit or feature of someone's personality.; frequency rank 33338 - assertion — A confident statement that something is true.; frequency rank 36385 - small-minded — petty, narrow in outlook, or unwilling to consider larger concerns; frequency rank 36445 - lanky — tall and thin, usually with long limbs and a somewhat awkward appearance; frequency rank 36766 - acutely — To a very great degree; intensely.; frequency rank 38809 - raunchy — Openly sexual in a rude or shocking way.; frequency rank 39498 - pert — boldly disrespectful or impudent in a lively way; saucy; frequency rank 39783 - unsympathetic — not showing understanding, concern, or compassion for someone's difficulties; frequency rank 40737 - spry — active, nimble, and energetic, especially despite advanced age; frequency rank 42205 - crudely — In a rough, simple, or poorly made way.; frequency rank 44013 - candidly — In an honest, open way; frankly.; frequency rank 45537 - egoist — a person who is chiefly concerned with their own interests and gives little regard to others; frequency rank 46111 - wickedly — In an evil or cruel way.; frequency rank 46286 - self-reliant — depending on one's own abilities, judgment, or resources rather than on other people; frequency rank 49500 - quip — A clever, witty remark.; frequency rank 51722 - natured — having a specified temperament or disposition, used chiefly in compounds such as good-natured and ill-natured; frequency rank 57581 - quick-witted — able to think, understand, and reply rapidly and intelligently; frequency rank 61387 - egotist — a person with an exaggerated sense of their own importance who speaks or thinks excessively about themself; frequency rank 63647 - unpretentious — not trying to appear more important, cultured, or impressive than one really is; modest and sincere; frequency rank 64090 - lordly — grand, noble, or suitable for a lord; frequency rank 72817 - maidenly — befitting or characteristic of a maiden; frequency rank 98396 - temperamentally — By one's natural character or disposition.; frequency rank 136994 - gamely — In a brave and spirited way, despite difficulty.; frequency rank 139548 - clannish — socially exclusive and strongly attached to one's own close group; frequency rank 159262 - benignly — In a kind, gentle way.; frequency rank 194924 - quean — archaic or dialect, disparaging: a woman or girl; frequency rank 368436 - unamiable — not friendly, pleasant, likable, or agreeable in manner or appearance; frequency rank 467178 - raunchily — In an openly sexual or rude way.; frequency rank 767546 ### C2 - treacherous — Dangerous and unpredictable, especially because hidden hazards are hard to see.; frequency rank 11075 - loony — informal and potentially offensive: a person regarded as foolish, eccentric, or mentally unstable; frequency rank 13108 - booby — a foolish or inept person; dated and insulting; frequency rank 13441 - knack — A natural or learned skill for doing something well and easily.; frequency rank 13444 - snob — a person who looks down on people considered socially inferior or tries to display supposedly superior taste or status; frequency rank 14295 - meticulous — Giving very careful and precise attention to every detail.; frequency rank 17506 - emissary — An agent sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else.; frequency rank 19060 - deadbeat — informal, disparaging: a lazy or irresponsible person who avoids work or depends on others for support; frequency rank 19322 - epiphany — An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder.; frequency rank 19407 - stroller — a person taking a leisurely walk; frequency rank 20011 - blockhead — a stupid or slow-witted person; an insulting term; frequency rank 21199 - minx — A flirtatious, impudent, or pert young woman.; frequency rank 22328 - charlatan — a person who falsely claims to have special knowledge or skill, usually in order to deceive others; frequency rank 22359 - incognito — with one's identity concealed, especially to avoid attention or recognition; frequency rank 22730 - ninny — A silly or foolish person.; frequency rank 23243 - tenacious — Determined and refusing to give up.; frequency rank 23321 - patronizing — Treating someone as if they were less intelligent or important than you.; frequency rank 24299 - squeamish — easily made nauseated, disgusted, or distressed by something unpleasant; frequency rank 24526 - simpleton — a person lacking intelligence or common sense; frequency rank 24838 - ruffian — A scoundrel, rascal, or unprincipled, deceitful, brutal and unreliable person.; frequency rank 25257 - maniacal — wildly irrational, frenzied, or violently excited; frequency rank 25300 - covet — to wish, long, or crave for something, especially the property of another person; frequency rank 25491 - innuendo — An indirect remark that hints at something, often something rude or unkind.; frequency rank 26810 - grouchy — easily annoyed, irritable, and inclined to complain; frequency rank 26995 - haughty — Acting superior to others; arrogant and full of contempt.; frequency rank 27644 - crabby — irritable, bad-tempered, and inclined to complain; frequency rank 28287 - unhinged — mentally unstable or severely disturbed; frequency rank 28688 - opportunist — a person who exploits circumstances for personal advantage, often without regard for principles or consequences; frequency rank 29028 - magnanimous — Generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone weaker.; frequency rank 30503 - crone — disparaging or literary: an old woman, especially one portrayed as ugly or frightening; frequency rank 31438 - prim — excessively proper, formal, or easily shocked by behavior; frequency rank 32367 - posturing — Behaviour or talk meant to impress others rather than to be sincere.; frequency rank 32860 - ogle — To stare at (someone or something), especially impertinently, amorously, or covetously.; frequency rank 32949 - effigy — a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture); frequency rank 35488 - lascivious — feeling or openly expressing strong sexual desire, often in an offensive or indecent way; frequency rank 35911 - burly — large, strongly built, and muscular; frequency rank 35941 - fawning — attempting to win favor by flattery; frequency rank 36619 - windbag — a person who talks at excessive length, often pompously, while saying little of value; frequency rank 36696 - witless — lacking intelligence, understanding, or sound judgment; foolish; frequency rank 38521 - synthesize — combine so as to form a more complex, product; frequency rank 38524 - dozy — sleepy, sluggish, or not fully alert; frequency rank 38964 - boorish — rough, rude, and insensitive in behavior or manners; frequency rank 39918 - wheeze — To breathe with difficulty, making a whistling or rasping sound.; frequency rank 40562 - womenfolk — Women collectively; frequency rank 41738 - philanthropic — Generous in giving money and help to good causes.; frequency rank 42210 - implacable — incapable of being placated; frequency rank 43522 - braggart — a person who boasts loudly or habitually; frequency rank 43561 - megalomaniac — a person obsessed with power or convinced of their own exceptional greatness and importance; frequency rank 43711 - measurable — of distinguished importance; frequency rank 44473 - meddlesome — inclined to interfere intrusively in other people's affairs; frequency rank 44617 - dippy — informal: foolish, eccentric, or lacking common sense; frequency rank 44728 - discernible — perceptible by the senses or intellect; frequency rank 45964 - deft — Quick and neat in action; skillful.; frequency rank 48120 - prig — a smug, self-righteous person who is excessively proper or disapproving; frequency rank 48501 - ignoble — completely lacking nobility in character or quality or purpose; frequency rank 48504 - codger — An amusingly eccentric or grumpy and usually elderly man.; frequency rank 49250 - skinflint — a person who is excessively unwilling to spend or give money; frequency rank 49604 - artifice — Clever but dishonest behaviour used to trick or deceive someone.; frequency rank 50169 - belie — to represent falsely; frequency rank 51715 - cussed — chiefly US, informal or dialectal: annoying, ill-tempered, or stubbornly difficult; frequency rank 52312 - coquette — dated: a woman who deliberately flirts without intending a serious relationship; frequency rank 52419 - nubile — dated, chiefly of a young woman: considered old enough or eligible to marry; frequency rank 52650 - perversity — A deliberate tendency to behave in an unreasonable or contrary way.; frequency rank 54869 - coquettish — playfully flirtatious in a way intended to attract attention without showing serious romantic intent; frequency rank 54994 - muggins — chiefly British, informal and insulting: a foolish or easily deceived person; frequency rank 55660 - pragmatist — a person who deals with problems practically and judges actions mainly by workable results; frequency rank 56038 - shiftless — lacking ambition or initiative and habitually unwilling to work steadily; frequency rank 56307 - wretchedness — the quality of being poor and inferior and sorry; frequency rank 56953 - shelve — place on a shelf; frequency rank 57761 - galoot — slang, mildly insulting or humorous: a fellow, especially one who is awkward, foolish, or uncouth; frequency rank 59260 - tenderfoot — an inexperienced newcomer, especially one unaccustomed to frontier, outdoor, or mining life; frequency rank 59434 - disciplinarian — a person who enforces strict rules and expects obedience, often through punishment; frequency rank 61529 - winsome — sweetly or innocently charming in appearance, manner, or expression; frequency rank 61546 - croaker — dated: a habitual complainer or a person who gloomily predicts trouble; frequency rank 62067 - amorphous — Having no clear shape or form.; frequency rank 62347 - naivete — lack of experience, judgment, or sophistication; frequency rank 62592 - valorous — having or showing great courage, especially in the face of danger; frequency rank 62707 - sentimentalist — a person who is excessively influenced by tender, nostalgic, or idealized feelings; frequency rank 63414 - flathead — dated US slang, insulting: a stupid or foolish person; frequency rank 64271 - ungracious — not polite, kind, or pleasant toward others; frequency rank 64378 - benighted — ignorant, unenlightened, or lacking cultural knowledge, often used disparagingly; frequency rank 64870 - malcontent — a person who is dissatisfied with existing conditions, especially one who actively opposes an established authority or system; frequency rank 66349 - roguish — mischievous in a playful, attractive, or teasing way; frequency rank 66538 - scraggy — lean, bony, or scrawny, often with a rough or underfed appearance; frequency rank 66780 - magnanimity — The quality of being generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival.; frequency rank 67269 - timidity — The quality of being shy and lacking confidence or courage.; frequency rank 68130 - irascible — easily provoked to anger; habitually hot-tempered; frequency rank 68850 - timidly — in a shy, nervous, or hesitant way; frequency rank 70152 - unintelligent — showing a limited ability to learn, understand, or reason; frequency rank 71183 - callously — In a cruel, uncaring way, with no regard for others' feelings.; frequency rank 71425 - ingenuous — Innocent and trusting in a simple, honest way; not suspicious of others.; frequency rank 71822 - vicarious — suffered or done by one person as a substitute for another; frequency rank 72917 - absentminded — so preoccupied with one's thoughts that one fails to notice the surroundings or remember ordinary things; frequency rank 73107 - mountebank — a charlatan who deceives people with flamboyant claims or performances; frequency rank 75164 - wielder — A person who wields something, especially power; frequency rank 75679 - pomposity — an affectedly grand, solemn, or self-important manner; frequency rank 76177 - slattern — One who is uncareful or unconcerned about appearance or surroundings, usually said of a dirty and untidy woman.; frequency rank 76362 - indolent — Habitually lazy and avoiding any kind of work or effort.; frequency rank 76472 - rapscallion — a dishonest, disreputable, or mischievous person; a rascal or scoundrel; frequency rank 76476 - hunchbacked — having a back that is markedly rounded or curved outward; frequency rank 78081 - hanger-on — a person who stays close to someone powerful, wealthy, or famous in the hope of gaining status or advantage; frequency rank 78542 - unabashed — not embarrassed, ashamed, or self-conscious; confidently composed; frequency rank 79059 - matronly — having the dignified, caring, or authoritative qualities traditionally associated with a mature woman; frequency rank 79129 - rakish — dashingly stylish or jaunty in a slightly unconventional or disreputable way; frequency rank 82094 - louche — disreputable or morally questionable, often in a stylish or appealing way; frequency rank 83675 - coxcomb — dated: a vain, conceited man excessively concerned with his appearance; frequency rank 84169 - deferential — showing respectful submission to another person's authority, wishes, or judgment; frequency rank 87026 - hangdog — Low; sneaking; ashamed.; frequency rank 88104 - high-toned — dated, especially US: belonging to or characteristic of high social rank; aristocratic or refined; frequency rank 89050 - disabuse — To free (someone) of a misconception or misapprehension; to unveil a falsehood held by (someone).; frequency rank 89526 - qualitative — Based on the qualities or nature of something rather than on numbers or amounts.; frequency rank 91001 - solvable — capable of being solved; frequency rank 92668 - sluggard — a habitually lazy or idle person, especially one slow to begin necessary work; frequency rank 95878 - layperson — One who is not intimately familiar with a given subject or activity.; frequency rank 98993 - wiseacre — old-fashioned or informal: a person who pretends to be knowledgeable or makes conceitedly clever remarks; frequency rank 101141 - poltroon — a thoroughly contemptible or abject coward; frequency rank 102976 - importunate — persistently demanding or pleading, often to an annoying degree; frequency rank 115757 - affability — the quality of being friendly, approachable, and easy to talk to; frequency rank 116196 - protectress — a woman who protects, guards, or acts as a patron; now uncommon; frequency rank 117979 - unambitious — having little desire for achievement, advancement, or honor; frequency rank 118830 - simulacrum — A physical image or representation of a deity, person, or thing.; frequency rank 119372 - stolid — calm and showing little emotion, excitement, or sensitivity; frequency rank 119435 - impetuosity — the quality of acting suddenly and forcefully without considering the consequences; frequency rank 120269 - laggard — a person or thing that is slow or falls behind others; frequency rank 121693 - magnanimously — In a generous and forgiving way, especially toward a rival.; frequency rank 124284 - polymath — A person with extraordinarily broad and comprehensive knowledge.; frequency rank 128039 - obstructionist — Someone who systematically obstructs the actions of others.; frequency rank 129066 - docility — the trait of being agreeably submissive and manageable; frequency rank 132806 - shrewish — bad-tempered, quarrelsome, and habitually complaining; now old-fashioned and offensive when applied to a woman; frequency rank 133481 - debauchee — a person who habitually pursues excessive sensual pleasure and behaves without moral restraint; frequency rank 136818 - roué — old-fashioned: a fashionable man devoted to pleasure and known for immoral, drunken, or sexually promiscuous behavior; frequency rank 146041 - mulish — stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action; frequency rank 151104 - unadventurous — unwilling to take risks or try unfamiliar things; frequency rank 156584 - imprimatur — An official license to publish or print something, especially when censorship applies.; frequency rank 159848 - thickset — having a short, broad, solid, or heavy body build; frequency rank 162475 - strapper — dated or informal: an unusually large, strong, robust person; frequency rank 165935 - indulgently — In a way that is kind, gentle, and willing to allow what others want.; frequency rank 168038 - prognosticate — To predict or forecast, especially through the application of skill.; frequency rank 181117 - manlike — resembling a human being or an adult man in form or appearance; frequency rank 181651 - hauteur — proud, distant behavior that shows a sense of superiority toward other people; frequency rank 183441 - geniality — the quality of being warmly cheerful, friendly, and easy to approach; frequency rank 192031 - uppish — arrogant, conceited, or inclined to act socially superior; frequency rank 201998 - kittenish — playful, lively, or mischievous in a way that resembles a young cat; frequency rank 202737 - undiscriminating — not making careful distinctions or judgments; frequency rank 203541 - unaggressive — not inclined to attack, threaten, or behave violently; frequency rank 204219 - harum-scarum — reckless, disorderly, and lacking careful thought; frequency rank 207113 - suavity — smooth, polite, and urbane agreeableness of manner; frequency rank 208245 - dissembler — a person who conceals true feelings or intentions by pretending to have different ones; frequency rank 213459 - truckle — to submit tamely or behave obsequiously toward someone, usually in the construction truckle to; frequency rank 213845 - unsuspicious — not suspecting danger, deception, or another person's motives; trusting or unaware; frequency rank 215332 - faddy — having very particular, changeable, or hard-to-satisfy tastes and preferences; frequency rank 224689 - manikin — a small model or articulated figure representing the human body, especially for medical or artistic study; frequency rank 240676 - compromiser — a person willing or able to settle a disagreement through mutual concessions; frequency rank 240855 - pertinacious — holding resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or course of action; frequency rank 248485 - urbanity — polished, refined, and courteous behavior or manner; frequency rank 249083 - dunderheaded — old-fashioned: very stupid or foolish; frequency rank 250681 - lubricious — characterized by lust; frequency rank 265834 - improvidence — failure to plan carefully for the future, especially in the use of money or resources; frequency rank 285677 - irascibility — a tendency to become angry or irritated quickly; frequency rank 288977 - unpracticed — lacking training, experience, or skill gained through practice; frequency rank 303069 - wizen — shrunken, withered, and wrinkled, especially through age, illness, or dryness; frequency rank 318326 - sumptuary — regulating or controlling expenditure or personal behavior; frequency rank 351536 - imperturbability — a state of calm, unruffled self-assurance; aplomb, composure.; frequency rank 352864 - contumacious — stubbornly or defiantly disobedient to authority; frequency rank 375024 - titman — dialectal or historical: the smallest or weakest animal in a litter; a runt; frequency rank 402600 - impressible — easily influenced or affected, especially in one's opinions or character; frequency rank 403079 - regardful — carefully attentive or mindful of someone or something; frequency rank 406261 - patronizingly — In a way that treats someone as less intelligent or important.; frequency rank 427603 - misanthropist — a person who dislikes, distrusts, or holds a deeply negative view of humankind; frequency rank 428297 - hardihood — resolute courage and endurance in the face of danger or hardship; frequency rank 441658 - troglodytic — relating to people or animals that live in caves; frequency rank 483385 - ingenuously — In an open, honest, and straightforward way.; frequency rank 491555 - freehanded — generous and ready to give freely; frequency rank 510782 - underbred — lacking refinement, good manners, or the upbringing expected in polite society; frequency rank 557902 - unamenable — unwilling to accept a suggestion, request, or influence; frequency rank 618631 - indolently — In a lazy, idle way, avoiding effort.; frequency rank 638053 - pettish — easily irritated, impatient, or bad-tempered, especially over something trivial; frequency rank 646801 - bewhiskered — having hair on the cheeks and chin; frequency rank 664319 - pudic — modest or easily embarrassed about sexual matters or bodily exposure; frequency rank 914957 - closefisted — unwilling to spend, give, or part with money; stingy; frequency rank 1003448 - emulous — eager to equal or surpass another; competitively ambitious; frequency rank 1121871 - embonpoint — a rounded or plump bodily figure, especially one regarded as pleasantly full; frequency rank 1186685 - cloddish — awkward, dull, or lacking sensitivity and refinement; frequency rank 1187800 - distingué — fashionably distinguished, elegant, or marked by an air of refinement; frequency rank 1261102 - philanthropically — In a generous, charitable way; for the good of others. - unadept — a person who lacks skill or proficiency; rare - preux — literary or archaic: chivalrous, valiant, or gallant - conformer — a person who follows prevailing rules, customs, or opinions rather than acting independently - nestor — literary, also Nestor: a wise older man who is respected as an adviser - adulator — a person who praises someone excessively, often to gain their favour - weak-kneed — informal, disapproving: lacking the courage or determination to maintain a position ### C2+ - deposition — The removal of someone from office.; frequency rank 11879 - ethereal — characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy; frequency rank 25671 - rationalize — remove irrational quantities from; frequency rank 34791 - go-getter — an energetic, enterprising, and ambitious person who acts decisively to achieve success; frequency rank 36071 - solder — an alloy, usually of lead and tin, used when melted to join two metal surfaces; frequency rank 49519 - regale — To please or entertain (someone), especially with stories, tales or jokes.; frequency rank 50915 - exploitative — In the nature of exploitation; acting to exploit someone or something; frequency rank 62868 - chucklehead — informal, disparaging: a stupid, foolish, or clumsy person; frequency rank 91875 - burnish — to polish and make shiny; frequency rank 104788 - dyspeptic — A dyspeptic person.; frequency rank 113136 - ill-natured — habitually unkind, irritable, or difficult in temperament; frequency rank 142250 - detraction — the act of discrediting or detracting from someone's reputation, especially by slander; frequency rank 203057 - hobbledehoy — an awkward, gawky, or ill-mannered adolescent boy; frequency rank 217802 - beetle-browed — having heavy, bushy, or projecting eyebrows; frequency rank 262835 - unhesitating — done quickly and firmly, without hesitation; frequency rank 280849 - missish — dated and usually disapproving: affectedly prim, prudish, or overly proper in a way stereotypically associated with a young unmarried woman; frequency rank 370795 - mullet-headed — dated informal, disparaging: foolish, dull-witted, or slow to notice what is happening; frequency rank 406168 - callipygous — rare: having shapely or attractively proportioned buttocks; frequency rank 521864 - ill-kempt — untidy, poorly groomed, or disheveled in appearance; frequency rank 967831 - womanhater — a person who hates, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women; a misogynist; frequency rank 1231573 - conformable — corresponding in form or character; compliant - bland — lacking strong flavour, interest, or distinctive character - debase — to lower in quality, value, character, or dignity - reckless — acting without thought for danger or consequences - barbarous — savagely cruel; uncivilized or coarse - ennoble — to give a noble character to; to elevate in dignity or rank - aloof — distant or reserved in manner; not friendly or forthcoming - demure — reserved, modest, and shy - variant — a form differing from others of the same kind - bastardly — (archaic) base, debased, or of illegitimate or spurious character - beneficent — doing or producing good; generous and kindly - braveness — the quality of being brave; courage - charitable — generous in giving to those in need; tolerant in judging others - diabolical — extremely wicked or cruel; devilish - adroit — clever and skillful, especially in handling situations - captivating — capable of attracting and holding interest; charming - cocky — overly self-confident in a brash way - industrious — diligent and hardworking - boldness — the quality of being daring, confident, or fearless - brainy — intelligent or clever - brash — self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way - contrition — sincere remorse or penitence for wrongdoing - diabolic — characteristic of the devil; fiendishly wicked or cruel - dissimilar — not alike; different in nature or kind - imaginable — capable of being conceived or imagined - incompetent — lacking the skill or ability to do something successfully - moldable — capable of being shaped or formed - motile — capable of independent movement - munificent — larger or more generous than is usual or necessary - prestidigitation — skillful sleight of hand; conjuring tricks - slumber — sleep, especially of a light or peaceful kind - alterable — capable of being changed or modified - artless — free from deceit or guile; naturally simple and sincere - audible — capable of being heard - barbaric — savagely cruel, primitive, or uncivilized - believable — capable of being believed; credible - bungling — clumsy and incompetent in action - conciliate — to win over or pacify by friendly or soothing means - disparate — essentially different in kind and not allowing comparison - divisible — capable of being divided, especially without a remainder - domineering — asserting one's will over others in an arrogant, controlling way - doughty — brave and resolute; valiant - earnestly — in a sincere and serious manner - facultative — optional rather than obligatory; capable of but not bound to occur - foible — a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character - hardy — robust and capable of enduring difficult conditions - heartfelt — sincere and deeply felt - heedless — showing a reckless lack of care or attention - humility — a modest or humble view of one's own importance - ingeniousness — the quality of being clever, original, and inventive - outgoing — friendly and sociable; leaving office or departing - princely — befitting a prince; generous or lavish in scale - repentance — sincere regret or remorse for wrongdoing or sin - resemblance — the quality of being similar in appearance or character - saturnine — gloomy, sullen, or grave in temperament or appearance - scintillate — to sparkle or flash; to be brilliantly clever or animated - sincerely — in a genuine, honest, heartfelt manner - stalwart — loyal, reliable, and hard-working; sturdy and resolute - sureness — the quality of being certain, confident, or reliably accurate - tyrannical — exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, and arbitrary way - amity — friendly and peaceful relations - approachable — easy to talk to or to reach; friendly - artful — clever or skillful, often in a cunning or deceptive way - assort — to arrange or classify into groups according to kind - bashful — shy and easily embarrassed - bendable — capable of being bent without breaking - benignant — kind and gracious, especially toward inferiors - bestial — savagely cruel, brutish, or like a beast - bighearted — generous, kind, and warmly sympathetic - bounty — a reward offered for a task, or generous abundance - companionable — friendly and sociable; pleasant to be with - controllable — capable of being managed or directed - crafty — clever at achieving aims by deceit or indirect means - dastardly — wicked and cruel in a cowardly, contemptible way - deific — making divine, or having a godlike character - despotic — exercising absolute power in a cruel or oppressive way - discourtesy — rude or impolite behavior; lack of courtesy - disloyal — failing to be faithful or loyal; treacherous - disreputable — not respectable in character or appearance; of bad reputation - expressible — capable of being expressed or stated - fallible — capable of making mistakes or being wrong - fictile — capable of being molded, especially in clay; pertaining to pottery - foldable — capable of being folded for storage or transport - forbearance — patient self-control and restraint, especially under provocation - forthright — direct and honest in manner or speech - goodhearted — kind and generous in disposition - governable — capable of being controlled or ruled - gregarious — fond of company; sociable; living in flocks or groups - guileless — innocent and without deceit; honest and sincere - heartily — in a warm, sincere, or vigorous manner - industriousness — the quality of being diligent and hardworking - insufferable — too unpleasant or arrogant to be endured - lavishness — the quality of being extravagantly abundant or generous - legerdemain — sleight of hand; skillful deception or trickery - lowly — low in rank or status; humble - lunacy — foolish or reckless behavior; insanity - matey — friendly and sociable; (British) a familiar term of address - penitence — sincere regret or remorse for wrongdoing - rugged — having a rough, uneven surface or a tough, sturdy character - rulable — capable of being ruled, governed, or decided upon - slothful — reluctant to work or exert oneself; lazy and indolent - smartness — the quality of being clever, neat, or stylishly elegant - studious — devoted to study; diligent and careful - transmissible — capable of being passed on, especially as a disease or trait - uniqueness — the quality of being the only one of its kind - ware — manufactured articles or goods of a specified kind - aboveboard — honest, open, and without concealment - affectable — capable of being affected or influenced - allocable — capable of being allocated or assigned to a particular use - amiable — having a friendly and pleasant manner; good-natured - antihero — a central character who lacks conventional heroic qualities - apprehensible — capable of being grasped by the mind or senses; comprehensible - assumptive — taking something for granted; presumptuous or arrogant - backboneless — lacking firmness of character; spineless - bendy — capable of bending easily; flexible - beneficence — the quality of being kind, generous, or charitable - boreism — the behavior or character of a bore; tedious dullness - bullheaded — obstinately and unreasonably stubborn - candor — the quality of being open, honest, and frank - capacitate — to make capable; to qualify or enable - caustic — capable of burning or corroding; bitingly sarcastic - choosable — capable of being chosen or selected - churlish — rude, surly, and ill-mannered - competently — in a capable and effective manner - courageously — in a brave manner; with courage - creatable — capable of being created or brought into existence - cruelness — the quality of being cruel; cruelty - curtly — in a brief and abrupt, often rude, manner - deadliness — the quality of being capable of causing death - demiss — humble or submissive; downcast (archaic) - demonstrable — capable of being shown or logically proved - describable — capable of being described in words - desex — to deprive of sexual character or function; to neuter - destructible — capable of being destroyed - devotedness — the quality of being loyal, dedicated, or deeply committed - dexterous — skillful with the hands or mentally adroit - dissolvent — a substance capable of dissolving another; a solvent - earnestness — sincere and serious conviction or intensity of purpose - egoistical — excessively concerned with one's own interests; selfish - escapade — a reckless or playful adventure that flouts convention - faithfully — in a loyal, accurate, or steadfast manner - faithfulness — the quality of being loyal, accurate, or constant - fiendishness — the quality of being cruelly wicked or devilishly clever - fishy — arousing suspicion; of doubtful character - flexile — capable of being bent; pliant or adaptable - frankness — the quality of being open, honest, and direct - gallant — brave and noble; chivalrously attentive to women - generative — capable of producing or originating something - generousness — the quality of being generous; readiness to give freely - genial — friendly and cheerful in manner - genially — in a friendly, cheerful way - glyph — a carved or inscribed symbol or character - gracious — courteous, kind, and pleasant in manner - helly — hellish or infernal in character (rare and dialectal) - heterogeneity — the quality of being diverse in composition or character - homogeneity — the quality of being uniform in composition or character - homogeneous — of uniform composition or character throughout - homogeneousness — the state of being uniform throughout in kind or composition - honestness — the quality of being honest; integrity (archaic) - humaneness — the quality of being compassionate and kind toward others - idleness — the state of being inactive, unoccupied, or lazy - imaginativeness — the quality of being creative and inventive - ingeniously — in a clever, original, and inventive manner - ingrain — to fix firmly in the mind or character; to dye thoroughly - inhabitable — capable of being lived in; habitable - inheritable — capable of being passed to or received by an heir or descendant - inhumane — lacking compassion or kindness; cruel - inkle — a kind of linen tape, or the thread from which it is woven - insolence — rude and disrespectful behavior or speech - intractable — hard to control, manage, or resolve; stubborn - intrepid — fearless; resolutely brave in the face of danger - inventiveness — the quality of being creative and original in devising things - kamikaze — a reckless suicidal attack or attacker, especially a WWII pilot - kindhearted — having a kind and sympathetic nature - liberally — in a generous or abundant manner - lingerie — women's underwear and nightclothes, especially of a delicate kind - loafer — a lazy idler; a low slip-on shoe - maiden — a young unmarried woman; first of its kind - manly — having qualities traditionally associated with men; brave and resolute - mannerly — polite and well-behaved; in a courteous manner - merciless — showing no mercy; cruel and relentless - modifiable — capable of being changed or altered - nobleness — the quality of being noble in character or rank - ornery — bad-tempered, stubborn, and difficult to deal with - outsmart — to defeat or get the better of by being more clever - perceivable — capable of being perceived or noticed - pertinacity — stubborn persistence or determination - pluckily — in a brave and spirited manner - plumaged — having feathers or plumage of a specified kind - presumption — an act of taking something for granted; arrogant or overbold behavior - preventable — capable of being stopped or kept from happening - prideful — full of pride, especially in an arrogant or disdainful way - probeable — capable of being probed, examined, or investigated - profligacy — reckless extravagance or wastefulness, especially with money - realizable — capable of being achieved, made real, or converted into cash - reducible — capable of being made smaller, simpler, or expressed in simpler terms - relaxable — capable of being relaxed, loosened, or eased - representable — capable of being depicted, symbolized, or stood for - resolvability — the quality of being capable of being solved or separated into parts - sanguine — optimistic or cheerfully confident, especially in a difficult situation - securely — in a firmly fastened, safe, or confident manner - seeable — capable of being seen; visible - slick — smooth and slippery; also clever or glib - snappy — brisk and lively; also smart or stylish - sociableness — the quality of being friendly and fond of company - soldierlike — resembling or befitting a soldier; disciplined and brave - spoilt — ruined, or excessively indulged so as to be selfish (chiefly British) - supplication — a humble and earnest entreaty or prayer - supportable — capable of being upheld, endured, or justified - swaggering — behaving or moving in an arrogantly confident, self-important way - terminable — capable of being brought to an end or having a fixed limit - uncivil — discourteous or rude in behavior - unfeigned — genuine and sincere; not pretended - venal — open to bribery; capable of being corrupted for money - veraciousness — the quality of being truthful and honest - violable — capable of being broken, infringed, or violated - wanton — deliberately and unprovokedly cruel, or lewd and unrestrained - feckless — lacking initiative, strength of character, or effectiveness; irresponsible - halflin — Scottish and northern English dialect: a half-grown or adolescent person, historically especially a boy employed on a farm - unsympathizing — not feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy - placability — the quality of being easily calmed, appeased, or induced to forgive - unaspiring — lacking ambition or a desire for advancement - muleheaded — stubbornly unwilling to change one's opinion or course of action - imberb — rare or literary: beardless; having no beard - old-maidish — excessively prim, fussy, or particular in a way stereotypically associated with an unmarried older woman - congratulator — A person who congratulates - expurgator — a person who edits a text by removing obscene or offensive words or passages - inflicter — a person or thing that causes something painful, harmful, or unwelcome - madling — A mad creature; one who acts wildly or foolishly.