Describing People B1 - B2

Describing People’s
Personality
By: Miss Nicole
Behaviour
1 2 3
IMPETUOUS IMPULSIVE EFFUSIVE
acts on a sudden idea without similar to impetuous, but can gives exaggerated
thinking first (often negative) be used in a more positive expression of pleasure, praise
way. or gratitude.
‘She’s so impetuous; I wish she ‘His impulsive generosity led ‘She always gives me such an
would consider things before him to give money to anyone
effusive welcome when I visit
acting’ who asked for help’
her’
BEHAVIOUR
EXCITABLE: easily excited by things ‘’He’s a very

excitable child; he needs to calm down’’
PUSHY: always selfishly promoting your own position

or interests; informal ‘She’s so pushy; it’s typical of
her to demand a pay rise for herself and not care
about the rest of us’
BEHAVIOUR
self-conscious: nervous or uncomfortable because you
know what people think about you or your actions
‘’Freddie seemed self-conscious and uncomfortable
when he had to make the announcement at the party’’
?
well-balanced: calm and reasonable and showing good
judgement ‘The teacher said Maddy was a well-
balanced child who got on well at school’
taciturn: reserved or says very little (generally negative):

‘He was a bit taciturn when I first met him. He hardly
said a word’
Answer the following
questions:
Are you more an introvert/restrained/reclusive
individual or an extrovert/outgoing/ energetic person?
?
Is there someone you can define as diffident/ self-
effacing person? It’s because of low self-esteem or
modesty?
If you’re rather an hermetic person, would you define
yourself as aloof, detached or reserved?
How would you translate these
words base on the description?
My aunt Annie can be very haughty
[unfriendly and thinks herself better
than others] and disdainful [does not
believe others deserve respect] at
times, but she’s lovely really.
Other examples realted to sociability:
i’ve always found Professor Mactoft very unapproachable, but his

colleague Dr O’Daly is very approachable. [not easy to be sociable
with or start a conversation with] [the opposite]
Natasha is very conceited [thinks herself wonderful] and self-

important, [has an exaggerated sense of her importance] but
Rachel is such a modest person.
Joe is always so polite and respectful. I wish he would be more

informal and just treat me as his equal. [treating someone well and
politely, often with admiration]
SYNONYMS OF
Do you relate?
credulous - trustful-
naive
simpleminded
unwarry - obliging -
gullible deceivable
conscientious honorable - ethical -

dutiful
uneasy - troubled -
restless
unsettled
obstinate pig- headed - stubborn

Now, choose
five words ?
that you feel
describe you.
Be honest!
Answer these questions:
1. Why would people rather have an
approachable teacher or boss than
an unapproachable one?
2. What is a stronger and less formal
way of saying obstinate?
3. If someone is diffident, do they have
little or lots of self-confidence?
4. How could you describe a greeting
from someone that showed
exaggerated pleasure?
Answer:
5. Do you think it would be easy or difficult to have a
friendly conversation with a taciturn person?
6. Which tends to be more negative, impetuous or

impulsive?
7. Which would most people rather be described as,

conscientious or self-conscious?
8. If you’re outgoing, are you more likely to be seen as an

introvert or an extrovert?
Rewrite the sentences:
1 Don’t be so over-proud of your achievements! You’re
not the only one to get an A-grade!
2 People who have a poor opinion of themselves can

find it difficult to achieve their goals.
3 He’s generally a happy, sociable sort of person.
4 She is a person who is generally quite reasonable and

who shows good judgement overall.
5 You always seem unable to settle down. What’s the

problem?
Rewrite the sentences:
6 He’s so easily excited. He should try to calm down
more.
7 She believes rather simple things when it comes to

politics.
8 He’s just pursuing his own interests and cares little

what happens to others.
9 Frances was very unfriendly and would not take part

in things at the party.
10 At times, Joel is quite cold and unfriendly and acts

as if he’s better than the rest of us.
Complete the table and then rewrite the sentences
switching noun/ adjectives and opposite.
1 One of her main character traits is that she is impetuous.

2 It’s difficult to get him to change his ways. He displays a high level of obstinacy.
3 Luke shows a lot of reserve, but his wife is known more for her approachability.
4 One of her nicest characteristics is that she is modest.
5 She shows a lot of respect for her elders. It’s important in her culture.
6 Being pig-headed seems to be a family trait among my relatives.
7 She is so full of self-importance; it irritates everyone.
8 Online identity thieves prey on people being gullible.
Thank u :)

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EXCITABLE: easily excited by things ‘’He’s a very

PUSHY: always selfishly promoting your own position

taciturn: reserved or says very little (generally negative):

i’ve always found Professor Mactoft very unapproachable, but his

Natasha is very conceited [thinks herself wonderful] and self-

Joe is always so polite and respectful. I wish he would be more

conscientious honorable - ethical -

obstinate pig- headed - stubborn

6. Which tends to be more negative, impetuous or

7. Which would most people rather be described as,

8. If you’re outgoing, are you more likely to be seen as an

2 People who have a poor opinion of themselves can

3 He’s generally a happy, sociable sort of person.

4 She is a person who is generally quite reasonable and

5 You always seem unable to settle down. What’s the

7 She believes rather simple things when it comes to

8 He’s just pursuing his own interests and cares little

9 Frances was very unfriendly and would not take part

10 At times, Joel is quite cold and unfriendly and acts

1 One of her main character traits is that she is impetuous.

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