Nice, not so nice

Disposition

A person’s usual mood, temperament, or general attitude

Principled

Consistently guided by strong moral values/beliefs

Benevolent

Kind & generous toward others

Conscientious

Guided by a strong sense of right & wrong; careful to do what’s morally right

Scrupulous

Showing strict attention to what’s right/honest; guided by strong moral standards

Credibility

The quality of being believable/trustworthy

Integrity

The quality of being honest & having strong moral principles

Optimistic

Hopeful/positive in outlook; expecting things to turn out well

Idealistic

Believing in/striving for perfection, justice, or noble goals, often without regard for what’s realistic

Romantic

Dreamy/unrealistic; focused on how things should be rather than how they are

Sanguine

Cheerful & confident about the future, especially when facing difficulty (= optimistic)

Tactful

Considerate & respectful in social situations

Diplomatic

Skilled at handling sensitive situations or disagreements without causing offense

Discreet

Careful in speech & behavior especially to avoid offense/maintain privacy

Eloquent

Fluent, persuasive, & expressive in speech/writing

Cordial

Warm, friendly

Charismatic

Having a magnetic personality that attracts & fascinates people

Cosmopolitan

Familiar with 7 comfortable among many cultures in way of life, often through global exposure

Worldly

Experienced in matters of the world, especially due to travel

Amenable

Willing to cooperate/be persuaded; open to suggestions/influence

Permissive

Allowing great/excessive freedom

Lenient

Forgiving & merciful

Lax

Not properly strict/severe

Eccentric

Strange, odd, or unpredictable, especially in personality/behavior

Idiosyncratic

Highly individual/unusual in behavior, habits, or thought

Irk

To irritate/bother someone

Vex

To annoy, worry, or frustrate someone, especially over time repeatedly

Curt

Rudely brief; abrupt in response/nature

Terse

Brief & direct in a way that may seem unfriendly

Audacious

Boldly daring, often in a way that shocks/defies expectations; can also imply disrespect/arrogance

Irreverent

Lacking proper respect for people/things that are usually taken seriously

Animosity

Strong dislike/ill-will/hostility

Antipathy

Deep/natural dislike of something

Infamous

Known for extremely bad behavior, crimes, or morally shocking actions (= famously bad)

Notorious

Well-known for some bad quality/deed (= famously bad)