Describing people

appearance, personality

bald

without any hair on his head

freckles

small brownish spots on the skin, typically found in areas exposed to the sun

chubby face

rounder appearance due to the presence of excess fat in the cheeks and jaw area

receding hair

gradual retreat of hair from the forehead or temples, often forming an 'M' shape in men

stout

plump

stocky

broad and solid

obese

very fat

slim

thin in a good way

skinny

thin in a bad way

scruffy

messy, untidy-looking

sly, crafty

clever in negative way, using brains to trick

tense

stressed out

sensible

reasonable, practical

sensitive

reflecting a higher than average level of awareness and responsiveness to the feelings of others as well as one's own emotions

gregarious

sociable

courteous

polite

discourteous

impolite

envious

jealous

determined

individual's firm commitment and resolution to achieve a specific goal or outcome, despite obstacles or challenges that may arise

obstinate

stubborn (negative way)

thrifty

economical in positive way

stingy

economical in negative way

arrogant

self-confident like mosin

unconventional

original

peculiar weird

original with negative associations

frank

direct, open

abrupt

describes an individual's tendency to be sudden, blunt, or unexpected in their interactions or reactions, they may exhibit traits such as directness in communication without much regard for social niceties, often leading to perceptions of being rude or insensitive

blunt

straightforwardness, frankness, and often a lack of concern for diplomacy or tact, brusque

brusque

abrupt, blunt, and often curt, suggesting a lack of courtesy

broad-minded

refers to an individual who is open to new ideas, perspectives, and experiences and who is willing to consider different viewpoints without prejudice

enquiring

refers to the act of seeking information or clarification through questions, this personality trait is characterized by a person's curiosity, desire for knowledge, and willingness to engage in dialogue to understand various subjects better

inquisitive

enquiring but in more negative way

assertive

refers to a communication style and personality trait characterized by the ability to express one's thoughts, feelings, and needs openly and confidently without being aggressive or disrespectful to others

a heart of gold

(idiom) very kind, generous

as good as gold

(idiom) helpful, well-behaved; used generally for children

as hard as nails

(idiom) no sympathy for others

a nasty piece of work

(idiom) unpleasant

heart’s in the right place

(idiom) is a good and kind person even though they do not always seem so

an awkward customer

(idiom) difficult person to deal with

a pain in the neck

(idiom) nobody likes this person, nuisance, difficult

to have your head screwed on

(idiom) be sensible, informal

to have a head like a sieve

(idiom) bad memory

to be head and shoulders above someone

(idiom) to be much better than someone

to bury your head in the sand

(idiom) refuse to think about a difficult situation in the hope you won’t have to deal with it

to keep your head

(idiom) stay calm in a difficult situation

over the top

(idiom) very exaggerated in behaviour

round the bend

(idiom) absolutely crazy/mad