KNOWLEDGE
Word Set 3
negative character traits
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cantankerous
adjective bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative
conceited
adjective excessively proud of oneself; vain
devious
adjective showing a skilful use of underhand tactics to achieve goals
frivolous
adjective not having any serious purpose or value
garrulous
adjective excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
hostile
adjective showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly
impulsive
adjective acting or done without forethought
inconsiderate
adjective thoughtlessly causing hurt or inconvenience to others
melancholic
adjective prone to feeling or expressing pensive sadness
naive
adjective showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement
overbearing
adjective unpleasantly overpowering
petulant
adjective childishly sulky or bad-tempered
pompous
adjective affectedly grand, solemn, or self-important
reticent
adjective not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily
submissive
adjective ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient or passive
superficial
adjective lacking depth of character or understanding
timid
adjective showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened
truculent
adjective eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant