How would you describe yourself?
We are all very modest when it comes to describing ourselves. We naturally like to deflect attention away from ourselves and focus on others. When describing other people, the words just fall off our tongue so easily. We think of a family member and immediately conjure up an image of their personality. They may be extroverted/introverted/kind or selfish and the list can go on ad infinitum. Nevertheless, we may find ourselves repeating the same adjective because we cannot think of another synonym in English. This is where our blog can help.
It is not only in spoken English that Learners of English may get stuck for an appropriate synonym but in written English as well. Building on and extending vocabulary is always a challenge for the non- native. A useful suggestion would be to have a vocabulary notebook with the heading ‘Synonyms’ put in alphabetical order so that when you find yourself repeating a word, you have a handy reference tool. The website www.Thesaurus.com is also an excellent source.
Make yourself noticed by having ready access to these synonyms. People will remark on how much more fluent and natural you sound and will undoubtedly compliment you on your effort. We have compiled a list of personality characteristics in alphabetical order that we hope you will find useful both in your professional life and personal life. The list is finite. Bear in mind that we have only handpicked the ones we feel would be the most commonly utilized in the context of personality.
Synonyms for describing personality characteristics in alphabetical order
C
Clever/bright/intelligent/smart
Courageous/brave/fearless/daring
Creative/imaginative/inventive
D
Diligent/hardworking/industrious
E
Elegant/stylish/graceful/refined
Enthusiastic/eager/keen
F
Famous/ well-known/prominent
Fashionable/modern/in vogue
Fearful/frightened/scared
Fickle/changeable
H
Honest/truthful/sincere
Humble/modest/meek
K
Kind/thoughtful/humane
M
Motivated/inspired/driven
O
Optimistic/cheerful/positive
Outgoing/extrovert/socially confident
P
Pessimistic/bad humoured/gloomy
Polite/well-mannered/courteous/respectful
Proud/arrogant/self-righteous
R
Reflective/pensive/earnest
Rude/bad mannered/impolite
S
Selfish/egoistical/self- absorbed
Shy/timid/introvert
Steady/reliable/responsible
Studious/academic/bookish/scholarly/learned