Personal traids review

Meticulous |məˈtɪkjʊləs|

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Педантичный, тщательный (Slightly positive) (Neutral)
He is meticulous about keeping his financial records in order.

Rigorous |ˈrɪɡ(ə)rəs|

Extremely thorough and careful.
Строгий, тщательный (Slightly positive) (Formal)
The new drug underwent rigorous testing before being approved.

Diligent |ˈdɪlɪdʒ(ə)nt|

Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one’s work or duties.
Прилежный, старательный (Very positive) (Neutral)
A diligent student, she spent every evening in the library.

Relaxed |rɪˈlakst|

Free from tension and anxiety.
Расслабленный, непринуждённый (Very positive) (Neutral)
The atmosphere at the office is very relaxed on Fridays.

Tense |tɛns|

Unable to relax because of nervousness, anxiety, or stimulation.
Напряжённый (Slightly negative) (Neutral)
The air in the room was tense as we waited for the results.

Loquacious |ləˈkweɪʃəs|

Tending to talk a lot.
Многоречивый, болтливый (Slightly negative) (Formal)
The loquacious host kept the guests entertained all night.

Garrulous |ˈɡarələs|

Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
Болтливый, словоохотливый (Slightly negative) (Neutral)
He became more garrulous after drinking a few glasses of wine.

Chatty |ˈtʃati|

Fond of informal talk or easy conversation.
Разговорчивый (Slightly positive) (Informal)
The chatty taxi driver told me all about the city’s history.

Taciturn |ˈtasɪtəːn|

(of a person) Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
Молчаливый, неразговорчивый (Slightly negative) (Formal)
My father was a taciturn man who rarely showed his emotions.

Rapacious |rəˈpeɪʃəs|

Aggressively greedy or grasping.
Жадный, хищный (Very negative) (Formal)
The rapacious landlords doubled the rent without any warning.

Greedy |ˈɡriːdi|

Having an excessive desire or appetite for food, wealth, or power.
Жадный (Very negative) (Neutral)
It is greedy to take the last piece of cake without asking.

Gregarious |ɡrɪˈɡɛːrɪəs|

(of a person) Fond of company; sociable.
Общительный, компанейский (Very positive) (Neutral)
She’s a gregarious person who makes friends wherever she goes.

Remote |rɪˈməʊt|

(of a person) Aloof and distant in manner.
Холодный, отчуждённый (Slightly negative) (Neutral)
His remote attitude made it difficult for colleagues to bond with him.

Distant |ˈdɪst(ə)nt|

Not intimate; cool or reserved.
Сдержанный, сухой (Slightly negative) (Neutral)
Ever since their argument, she has been very distant toward him.

Withdrawn |wɪðˈdrɔːn|

Not wanting to communicate with other people.
Замкнутый, ушедший в себя (Slightly negative) (Neutral)
The child became withdrawn after moving to a new school.

Aloof |əˈluːf|

Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
Отчуждённый, надменный (Slightly negative) (Neutral)
He stayed aloof from the group, watching the party from a distance.

Reserved |rɪˈzɜːvd|

Slow to reveal emotions or opinions.
Скрытный, сдержанный (Slightly negative) (Neutral)
British people are often stereotyped as being very reserved.

Compassionate |kəmˈpaʃ(ə)nət|

Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.
Сострадательный, сочувствующий (Very positive) (Neutral)
We need a compassionate leader who understands the struggles of the poor.

Unforthcoming |ˌʌnfɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ|

(of a person) Not willing to divulge information.
Неразговорчивый, скрытный (Slightly negative) (Neutral)
The witness was unforthcoming when questioned by the police.

Vindictive |vɪnˈdɪktɪv|

Having or showing a strong desire for revenge.
Мстительный (Very negative) (Neutral)
He was vindictive enough to track down his old rivals.

Spiteful |ˈspaɪtfʊl|

Showing or caused by malice.
Злобный, язвительный (Very negative) (Neutral)
She made a spiteful comment about his recent failure.

Malicious |məˈlɪʃəs|

Intending or intended to do harm.
Злонамеренный, ехидный (Very negative) (Legal/Neutral)
The system was damaged by a malicious software attack.

Condemnatory |ˌkɒndəmˈneɪt(ə)ri|

Expressing strong disapproval.
Осуждающий (Very negative) (Formal)
The report was written in a highly condemnatory tone.

Resentful |rɪˈzɛntfʊl|

Feeling bitterness at having been treated unfairly.
Обиженный, злопамятный (Slightly negative) (Neutral)
He felt resentful about being passed over for promotion.

Brusque |bruːsk|

Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.
Резкий, бесцеремонный (Slightly negative) (Neutral)
The clerk was brusque and clearly wanted me to leave.

Cunning |ˈkʌnɪŋ|

Having or showing skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit.
Хитрый, коварный (Slightly negative) (Neutral)
He is a cunning politician who knows how to win.

Devious |ˈdiːvɪəs|

Showing a skillful use of underhand tactics to achieve goals.
Хитрый, лукавый, коварный (Very negative) (Neutral)
She used a devious plan to get the inheritance.

Unpretentious |ˌʌnprɪˈtɛnʃəs|

Not attempting to impress others with an appearance of greater importance.
Скромный, непритязательный (Slightly positive) (Neutral)
The restaurant was unpretentious but served excellent local food.

Self‑effacing |sɛlfɪˈfeɪsɪŋ|

Not claiming attention for oneself; retiring and modest.
Скромный, старающийся держаться в тени (Slightly positive) (Formal)
His self‑effacing manner made him very popular with the staff.

Imperious |ɪmˈpɪərɪəs|

Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant.
Властный, повелительный (Very negative) (Literary/Formal)
She sent him away with an imperious wave of her hand.

Superior |suːˈpɪərɪə|

Having or showing an overly high opinion of oneself.
Высокомерный, надменный (Slightly negative) (Neutral)
He gave me a superior smile that made me feel small.

Stuck up |ˌstʌk ˈʌp|

Believing oneself to be better than others; conceited.
Зазнавшийся, высокомерный (Slightly negative) (Informal)
The girls at school thought she was stuck up.

Snooty |ˈsnuːti|

Showing disapproval or contempt towards those considered lower class.
Спесивый, высокомерный (Slightly negative) (Informal)
The snooty waiter looked down at my casual clothes.

Condescending |ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋ|

Having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority.
Снисходительный, покровительственный (Slightly negative) (Neutral)
I hate the way he talks to me in that condescending tone.

Brash |braʃ|

Self‑assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way.
Дерзкий, нахальный (Slightly negative) (Neutral)
The young manager was a bit brash for my liking.

Pushy |ˈpʊʃɪ|

Excessively or unpleasantly self‑assertive or ambitious.
Напористый, нахальный (Slightly negative) (Informal)
The pushy salesman wouldn’t take ‘no’ for an answer.

Dominant |ˈdɒmɪnənt|

Having power and influence over others.
Доминирующий, властный (Slightly negative) (Neutral)
He has a very dominant personality in group meetings.

Domineering |ˌdɒmɪˈnɪərɪŋ|

Asserting one’s will over another in an arrogant way.
Деспотичный, властный (Very negative) (Neutral)
He was a domineering father who made every decision for his children.

Resilient |rɪˈzɪlɪənt|

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
Стойкий, быстро восстанавливающийся (Very positive) (Neutral)
Economists say the market is resilient despite the recent crisis.

Mellow |ˈmɛləʊ|

(of a person) Tempered by maturity or experience; relaxed and good‑humoured.
Мягкий, спокойный, расслабленный (Slightly positive) (Informal)
He has become much more mellow as he has grown older.

Forbearing |fɔːˈbɛːrɪŋ|

Patient and restrained.
Терпеливый, снисходительный (Slightly positive) (Formal)
The teachers were remarkably forbearing with the rowdy students.

Erratic |ɪˈrætɪk|

Not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
Непостоянный, непредсказуемый (Slightly negative) (Neutral)
The car’s erratic behavior suggested a serious engine problem.

Nonchalant |ˈnɒnʃ(ə)l(ə)nt|

Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed.
Беспечный, равнодушный (Slightly negative) (Neutral)
She gave a nonchalant shrug when they told her the news.

Resentful |rɪˈzɛntfʊl|

Feeling bitterness at having been treated unfairly.
Обиженный, злопамятный (Slightly negative) (Neutral)
He was deeply resentful of the way he had been abandoned.

Rash |raʃ|

Displaying a lack of careful consideration of the consequences.
Опрометчивый, поспешный (Slightly negative) (Neutral)
It would be rash to quit your job before finding another one.

Unstinting |ʌnˈstɪntɪŋ|

Given or giving without restraint; ungrudging.
Щедрый, безвозмездный (Very positive) (Formal)
The charity thanked the public for their unstinting support.

Munificent |mjuːˈnɪfɪs(ə)nt|

(of a gift) Larger or more generous than is usual or necessary.
Чрезвычайно щедрый (Very positive) (Formal)
The university received a munificent donation from a former student.

Beneficent |bɪˈnɛfɪs(ə)nt|

Generous or doing good.
Благотворный, милосердный (Very positive) (Formal)
The king was known for his beneficent influence on the region.

Free with |friː wɪð|

Using or giving something in a generous or thoughtless way.
Щедрый на, не жалеющий (Slightly positive) (Informal)
He’s always been a bit too free with his advice.

Stingy |ˈstɪndʒi|

Mean; ungenerous.
Скупой, прижимистый (Very negative) (Informal)
The company is stingy when it comes to employee bonuses.

Rapacious |rəˈpeɪʃəs|

Aggressively greedy or grasping.
Жадный, алчный (Very negative) (Formal)
The rapacious speculators drove the property prices up.

Grabby |ˈɡrabi|

Having or showing a selfish desire to possess many things.
Жадный, загребущий (Very negative) (Informal)
He’s a grabby person who always takes the best seat.

Astute |əˈstjuːt|

Having an ability to accurately assess situations or people.
Проницательный, сообразительный (Slightly positive) (Neutral)
She made an astute observation about the political climate.

Contemplative |kənˈtɛmplətɪv|

Expressing or involving prolonged thought.
Созерцательный, задумчивый (Slightly positive) (Neutral)
He was in a contemplative mood after visiting the gallery.

Sluggish |ˈslʌɡɪʃ|

Slow‑moving or inactive.
Медлительный, инертный (Slightly negative) (Neutral)
The economy remains sluggish despite the tax cuts.

Inept |ɪˈnɛpt|

Having or showing no skill; clumsy.
Некомпетентный, неумелый (Very negative) (Neutral)
The government was criticized for its inept handling of the affair.

Courageous |kəˈreɪdʒəs|

Not deterred by danger or pain; brave.
Смелый, отважный (Very positive) (Neutral)
It was a courageous decision to stand up for his beliefs.

Fearless |ˈfɪələs|

Lacking fear.
Бесстрашный (Very positive) (Neutral)
The fearless explorer ventured deep into the uncharted jungle.

Forceful |ˈfɔːsfʊl|

(of a person or their manner) Strong and assertive; vigorous and powerful.
Волевой, убедительный, напористый (Slightly positive) (Neutral)
She made a forceful argument that changed everyone’s mind.

Dominant |ˈdɒmɪnənt|

Having power and influence over others.
Доминирующий, властный (Slightly negative) (Neutral)
His dominant personality can sometimes intimidate the younger staff.

Assertive |əˈsɜːtɪv|

Having or showing a confident and forceful personality.
Уверенный в себе, напористый (Slightly positive) (Neutral)
Training helps employees become more assertive in high‑pressure meetings.

Meek |miːk|

Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive.
Кроткий, безответный, бесхитростный (Slightly negative) (Neutral)
He was too meek to protest against the unfair decision.

Self‑effacing |sɛlfɪˈfeɪsɪŋ|

Not claiming attention for oneself; retiring and modest.
Скромный, старающийся не выделяться (Slightly negative) (Formal)
The billionaire was surprisingly self‑effacing and avoided the spotlight.

Timid |ˈtɪmɪd|

Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.
Робкий, застенчивый, боязливый (Slightly negative) (Neutral)
The timid child peeked out from behind his mother’s legs.

Diligent |ˈdɪlɪdʒ(ə)nt|

Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one’s work or duties.
Прилежный, исполнительный, старательный (Very positive) (Neutral)
After years of diligent work, he finally earned his PhD.

Rigorous |ˈrɪɡ(ə)rəs|

Extremely thorough and careful.
Строгий, тщательный, неукоснительный (Slightly positive) (Formal)
The athletes follow a rigorous training program every single day.

Thorough |ˈθʌrə|

Complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial.
Основательный, тщательный, детальный (Slightly positive) (Neutral)
The police conducted a thorough search of the entire building.

Meticulous |mɪˈtɪkjʊləs|

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Дотошный, педантичный, тщательный (Slightly positive) (Neutral)
She is meticulous about her work and never makes mistakes.

Regimented |ˈrɛdʒɪmɛntɪd|

Very strictly organized or controlled.
Строго регламентированный, живущий по уставу (Slightly negative) (Neutral)
Life in the boarding school was very regimented and disciplined.

Sedulous |ˈsɛdjʊləs|

Showing dedication and diligence.
Усердный, прилежный, неутомимый (Very positive) (Formal)
He was sedulous in his efforts to learn the language.

Composed |kəmˈpəʊzd|

Having one’s feelings and expression under control; calm.
Спокойный, невозмутимый, владеющий собой (Very positive) (Neutral)
Despite the chaos, the pilot remained perfectly composed.

Scatty |ˈskati|

(of a person) Absent‑minded and disorganized.
Рассеянный, легкомысленный (Slightly negative) (Informal)
She is a bit scatty and often loses her car keys.

Sloppy |ˈslɒpi|

Careless and unsystematic; excessively casual.
Неряшливый, небрежный (Very negative) (Informal)
The report was rejected because the formatting was very sloppy.

Eager |ˈiːɡə|

Strongly wanting to do or have something.
Полный энтузиазма, стремящийся к чему‑либо (Slightly positive) (Neutral)
The eager students arrived early for the first day of class.

Fervent |ˈfəːv(ə)nt|

Having or displaying a passionate intensity.
Пылкий, страстный, ревностный (Slightly positive) (Formal)
It is my fervent hope that the war ends soon.

Buoyant |ˈbɔɪənt|

Cheerful and optimistic.
Жизнерадостный, бодрый (Very positive) (Neutral)
He was in a buoyant mood after passing his driving test.

Vivacious |vɪˈveɪʃəs|

(especially of a woman) Attractively lively and animated.
Живой, оживлённый, бодрый (Very positive) (Neutral)
Her vivacious laughter could be heard from across the room.

Dynamic |daɪˈnamɪk|

(of a person) Positive in attitude and full of energy and new ideas.
Динамичный, энергичный, активный (Very positive) (Neutral)
We need a dynamic leader to take the company forward.

Indolent |ˈɪndələnt|

Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
Ленивый, праздный, вялый (Very negative) (Formal)
The hot weather made everyone feel rather indolent.

Work‑shy |ˈwəːkʃʌɪ|

Disinclined to work; lazy.
Лентяйничающий, уклоняющийся от работы (Very negative) (Informal)
The government is cracking down on work‑shy benefit claimants.

Idle |ˈaɪd(ə)l|

(of a person) Avoiding work; lazy.
Праздный, ленивый, неработающий (Slightly negative) (Neutral)
He was not a bad boy, just a bit idle at school.

Negligent |ˈnɛɡlɪdʒ(ə)nt|

Failing to take proper care in doing something.
Халатный, небрежный, беспечный (Very negative) (Formal/Legal)
The council was found negligent in its duty to maintain the roads.

Steadfast |ˈstɛdfɑːst|

Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.
Стойкий, непоколебимый, верный (Very positive) (Literary)
He remained a steadfast friend even during my darkest times.

Tactful |ˈtaktf(ə)l|

Having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others.
Тактичный, чуткий (Very positive) (Neutral)
The doctor was very tactful when breaking the news to the family.

Discreet |dɪˈskriːt|

Careful in one’s speech or actions to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage.
Сдержанный, осмотрительный, умеющий хранить тайну (Slightly positive) (Neutral)
We made some discreet inquiries about the company’s financial situation.

Eloquent |ˈɛləkwənt|

Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.
Красноречивый (Very positive) (Neutral)
His eloquent speech moved many people to tears.

Tactless |ˈtaktləs|

Having or showing a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others.
Бестактный, нетактичный (Slightly negative) (Neutral)
It was a bit tactless to mention his ex‑wife at the party.

Blunt |blʌnt|

(of a person or remark) Uncompromisingly forthright.
Прямолинейный, резкий, грубоватый (Slightly negative) (Neutral)
To be blunt, your chances of getting the job are very small.

Forthright |ˈfɔːθraɪt|

(of a person or their manner) Direct and outspoken.
Прямолинейный, открытый (Slightly negative) (Neutral)
I appreciate your forthright approach to solving these issues.

Assured |əˈʃɔːd|

Confident in one’s own abilities or character.
Уверенный в себе (Very positive) (Neutral)
She walked onto the stage with an assured and professional manner.

Tenacious |təˈneɪʃəs|

Tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely.
Упорный, цепкий, настойчивый (Very positive) (Neutral)
She is a tenacious lawyer who never gives up on a case.

Inquiring |ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ|

Showing an interest in learning new things.
Любознательный, пытливый (Slightly positive) (Neutral)
The boy has a very inquiring mind and loves science.

Versatile |ˈvɜːsətaɪl|

Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.
Разносторонний, гибкий (Slightly positive) (Neutral)
He is a versatile actor who can play both comedy and drama.

Bigoted |ˈbɪɡətɪd|

Having or revealing an obstinate belief in the superiority of one’s own opinions.
Нетерпимый, предубеждённый (Very negative) (Neutral)
She was shocked by his bigoted remarks about immigrants.

Rigid |ˈrɪdʒɪd|

Unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible.
Жёсткий, косный, непреклонный (Slightly negative) (Neutral)
The school’s rigid rules leave no room for individual creativity.

Regimented |ˈrɛdʒɪmɛntɪd|

Very strictly organized or controlled.
Строго регламентированный (Slightly negative) (Neutral)
He found the regimented lifestyle of the army quite difficult.

Vivacious |vɪˈveɪʃəs|

(especially of a woman) Attractively lively and animated.
Живой, оживлённый, бодрый (Very positive) (Neutral)
Her vivacious personality made her the perfect host for the gala.

Gregarious |ɡrɪˈɡɛːrɪəs|

(of a person) Fond of company; sociable.
Общительный (Slightly positive) (Neutral)
He was a gregarious child who would talk to anyone in the park.

Vindictive |vɪnˈdɪktɪv|

Having or showing a strong desire for revenge.
Мстительный, злопамятный (Very negative) (Neutral)
The vindictive ex‑employee leaked confidential documents to the press.

Visionary |ˈvɪʒ(ə)n(ə)rɪ|

Thinking about or planning the future with imagination or wisdom.
Дальновидный, прозорливый (Very positive) (Neutral)
The company’s success is due to the visionary leadership of its founder.