Personality adjectives

4. Gets annoyed when waiting. He was impatient waiting in line. She keeps looking at her watch because she wants to go.
6. Not nice or thoughtful. It is unkind to ignore someone who needs help. She said something mean when he was sad.
8. Feeling unsure about oneself. He felt insecure about speaking English. She worries that people don’t like her.
9. Upset because someone has something you want. She was jealous of her friend’s new phone. "I don't like my boyfriend talking to other women."
11. Showing love or care. She gave her dog an affectionate hug. I like to hold my baby sister gently and lovingly.
12. Caring only about oneself. It is selfish to take all the cookies. He doesn’t share his toys with friends.

1. Given too much so behaves badly. The spoilt child always wants more toys. She cries when she doesn’t get her way.
2. Enjoying meeting and talking with people. He is outgoing and has many friends. She loves parties and meeting new people.
3. Easily hurt or affected by feelings. He is sensitive and cries at sad movies. She feels upset quickly when someone says something small.
4. Behaving like a younger child. Throwing tantrums is immature behavior. He gets angry and cries when things don’t go his way.
5. Not telling the truth. It is dishonest to cheat on exams. She said something that was not true to avoid trouble.
7. Willing to give or share. She is generous and shares her food. He gave his lunch to a friend who forgot theirs.
10. Clean and neat. His room is tidy and everything has a place. Papers are stacked and clothes put away.
11. Feeling worried or nervous. She felt anxious before the test. My heart beats fast when I have to speak in class.