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Each of us is a complex human being. We have our strengths and weaknesses, our past, dream,s our friends and role models. Each of us is unique, and it may take more than 1,000 words to give at least a somehow accurate description of any person in the world. Still, it would be only somehow accurate.

What to do, however, when hiring managers ask you to describe yourself with the help of one word only? That’s really a tricky situation. They typically expect to hear your greatest strength, or something that is really characteristic for you, something that makes you stand out from the other job applicants in the hiring process. But it’s a silly question indeed, because one word does never tell the entire story…

Silly or not, you may get this question in your interview. And you should not remain silent, or think for five minutes before you pick the one word that describes you better than anything else. I put together a list of 100 words, each of them telling something about a person, and divided it to ten groups. Let’s see if you can find your winner in my selection.

100 sample answers to “Describe yourself in one word” interview question

Ambitious, bold, creative, positive, passionate, empathic, transparent, honest, resilient, humble.
Leader, follower, manager, coach, technician, engineer, teacher, winner, entertainer, entrepreneur.
Indescribable, unique, me, nobody, complicated, complex, human, mother, father, loner.
Athlete, artist, musician, painter, player, gamer, builder, destroyer, gunner, victim.
Dreamer, idealist, philosopher, realist, optimist, pessimist, poet, soul, brain, heart.
Tall, young, old, experienced, inexperienced, learner, pupil, short, healthy, fit.
Crazy, unpredictable, superhero, lunatic, demon, God, devil, archangel, joker, ace.
Responsible, detail-oriented, skilled, flexible, elaborate, adaptable, sociable, listener, talker, alive.
Nervous, confident, brilliant, forgiving, unprepared, prepared, strong, excited, happy, undecided.
Lost, unemployed, thriving, struggling, hoping, praying, trying, dreaming, screaming, nothing.

What you pick means a lot to you–either in good or bad way

Be careful about your choice. It indicates (at least in the eyes of the interviewers) what matters the most to you. Let me give you a few examples. If you pick a role, or a name of a profession you have or field you studies (manager, engineer, teacher, programmer, etc), it shows that work is really important to you, that it is what you think about the most, and perhaps even live for. Not a bad choice for most hiring managers.

If you pick a character ability–some strength (empathic, responsible, honest, etc), it suggest that you built your identity around this ability, and consider it the greatest asset you can offer to your next employer. This can work work, especially if you pick something fitting to the job description, or for the the company culture.

Is it okay to pick a weakness?

Maybe you feel like a victim, or really unlucky in your life. Or you are just a dreamer, still waiting for your opportunity to realize your ambitions. Or you feel lonely, deserted, or almost a nobody.

I have complete understanding for your feelings. Who says that he never experienced something similar is lying. All of us have some bad days. However, you should focus on something positive in a job interview. Nobody wants to hire an employee who will walk around the office with their head bent, pitting themselves, or even seeding negativity in their colleagues.

Referring to your emotion or condition when it comes to interviewing is another interesting idea

Why not saying that you are excited, or enthusiastic? It is always good if the hiring managers get an impression that the interview is important to you, that you are happy to be where you are. You can describe these feelings when they ask you to describe yourself in one word.

After all, our emotions change, so do our roles in life. Hence it is fine to pick something fleeting, something that describes who you are, or how you feel, in the exact moment when they ask the question. If the interview isn’t going well, or you flopped some questions, you can even pick unprepared, or nervous for your answer.

Experiment with unconventional answers when you have nothing to lose

Interview is a sales talk, and you should try to tell them something that makes a good impression, that show you in the best possible light. However, if the “sales talk” hasn’t been going well up to this point, if you feel that your chances are getting slimmer with each next question, you can try your luck with something unconventional, or even bizarre.

When you find yourself in a situation when you have nothing to lose, why not characterize yourself as crazy, alive, or as an ace, an idealist, or even as a soul? Such a choice allows for a lot of options when they ask you to elaborate on your answer.

And even if they do not ask you to elaborate on your strange choice, it is definitely something they will remember long time after the end of your interview. It’s better when they remember you in any association, than when they forget you five minutes after the end of your interview, perhaps because you told them the same things everyone else did…

If they give you a chance, you should elaborate on your answer

One word is not really enough, but initially that’s what you should say. Because it’s also a test of your ability to follow instructions and orders, so one word is one word, and if you say three or opt for an entire sentence, you are losing points in this interview.

However, if there’s a moment of silence once you tell your word, you may ask whether they do not want you to elaborate on your characteristic, on the one word you picked. And that’s the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, a chance to explain how the characteristic will help you in your new job, or why the one is so important, so special to you, that you picked it from the huge selection of words that characterize your character, life, and attitude…

Ready to answer this one? I hope so! Check also sample answers to other tricky interview questions:

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How would you describe yourself?

If that seems like a difficult question to answer, it’s okay!

Even native speakers sometimes find it hard to talk about themselves in English.

Whether you’re describing yourself or someone else, knowing what some of these different ways are can be a big help.

Why Describe Someone?
What Are the Different Ways to Describe People?
Being Polite
How to Describe People in English: 4 Ways
- 1. Describing someone’s appearance
- 2. Describing someone’s mannerisms
- 3. Describing someone’s character
- 4. Describing someone’s feelings

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Why Describe Someone?

We describe people all the time. For example, you might tell your friends what your boss is like. You might tell your sister what that cute guy you saw looks like.

Even outside of everyday conversations, it’s very useful to know how to describe people. Descriptions are used a lot in books, in articles and in other kinds of communication in English. Reading or hearing a description of someone can give you a better idea of what they look like or act like.

Descriptions are also useful in the business world, often crucial to conversations and presentations at work.

What Are the Different Ways to Describe People?

Let’s say you want to describe a friend, a family member or a boss. You will probably use a few kinds of information.

Appearance is what someone looks like on the outside.

Mannerisms are the ways that someone acts or behaves.

Character traits are the little things that make someone who they are. In other words, they make up someone’s personality.

Emotions are what someone feels at a certain time.

In this post, we’ll go over useful vocabulary for describing all of these.

You will see this vocabulary used a lot in conversations and online.

But first…

Being Polite

Some ways of describing people are polite and respectful.

Take the compliments in this video, for example. A native English speaker drives around town saying nice things to people about the way that they look!

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Of course, other ways to describe people can be considered rude.

For example, saying someone is full-bodied or curvy is nicer than saying that they are fat. However, if you have to think of a nicer way to say something, maybe it’s better not to say it at all.

Use judgment and common sense. Think about how you would feel if you heard someone using the same words to describe you.

How to Describe People in English: 4 Ways

1. Describing someone’s appearance

To describe someone’s appearance, you will often use adjectives. An adjective is a kind of word that describes a noun (a person, place or thing).

Here are some words and phrases you can use to describe a person’s appearance.

Some of them are synonyms, or words that mean almost or exactly the same thing. Knowing more than one way of saying something is very helpful when describing people.

To describe someone’s height, you can say they are tall or short. Tall people are higher than short people. Someone who is thin and tall can be called lanky. To say someone is short and also small, you can say they are petite. If you’re talking about a child, they might be pint-sized.

Someone who weighs more than average can be curvy, well-built, full-bodied or heavy. (Curvy is usually only used to describe women.) You might also say someone has some meat on their bones. This is a casual way of saying they are overweight, and it might seem rude to someone sensitive. The opposite of overweight can be thin, slim or skinny.

Light, yellowish hair can be described as blonde. But you can also call a person who has that kind of hair a blonde. (This means blonde can be used as a noun or an adjective.) A person with dark hair can be called a brunette. Someone with red hair can be called a redhead.

Besides what color someone’s hair is, you also can say they are short-haired or long-haired. You can say they have curly, straight or wavy hair. Sometimes hair can also be frizzy, which is when it looks puffy with small, tight curls. If someone has no hair at all on their head, they are bald.

Men sometimes have hair on their faces. Hair that covers the chin and cheeks is called a beard. When there’s hair only above the lips it’s a moustache. A beard that’s only on the chin can be called a goatee. None of these are adjectives. They are all nouns. To describe someone with a beard, you would say, “He has a beard.”

How does a person look overall? If you think a woman is attractive, you can say she is beautiful, pretty or maybe even gorgeous (very beautiful). You can call an attractive man handsome. Both men and women can be good-looking. If you’re speaking very casually, good-looking men or women can be hot. To say someone is not very good-looking, you can say they are not much to look at. This is not a nice way to describe someone, but it’s better than ugly.

If someone dresses well, they are smartly dressed or they look smart. You can also just say they are well-dressed. If someone dresses fashionably, they are stylish or trendy. If someone has bad taste in clothes, you can say they’re unfashionable. A less nice way to say this is frumpy.

2. Describing someone’s mannerisms

Someone’s mannerisms are the way they act or speak. When you speak, do you move your arms a lot? Do you touch your hair or bite your lip? All these things are mannerisms.

Since mannerisms are usually actions, they are often described by phrases with verbs (action words).

Here are some common mannerisms you might use to describe people:

Many people have mannerisms that appear when they’re feeling negative (bad) emotions. If someone feels nervous or impatient, for example, they might tap their fingers, crack their knuckles, bite their fingernails or chew the tips of their pencils.

Sometimes people don’t even notice that they twirl their hair around their finger. Other times mannerisms are deliberate (on purpose). For example, someone might roll their eyes to show that they’re being sarcastic (not serious).

When a person thinks hard about something, they sometimes tilt their head to the side or even stick out their tongue.

You can sometimes tell someone is annoyed if they rub the back of their neck, sigh a lot or clench their hands.

3. Describing someone’s character

A person’s character is their personality, who they are on the inside. When you talk about someone, you might mention what they are like as a person.

Here are some ways to do that:

We all know people who are nice and kind. They are a pleasure to be with and always seem to be smiling. These people are usually also friendly and generous. People who are generous like to help others by giving them things. Someone who is the opposite of nice is mean. Mean people can be unpleasant, nasty or vicious. Hopefully you don’t know anyone like this!

Some people always show respect to others, which makes them polite and well-mannered. Someone who doesn’t care about other’s feelings or rules is rude and impolite. If they use bad language, you can say they are vulgar or obscene.

Someone smart is intelligent or clever. If they are smart because of age or experience, they can be called wise. Someone who is not very intelligent could be dumb or slow, but a slightly nicer way to say that is that they’re not too bright.

How does the person you’re describing deal with difficult situations? Some people get angry easily. They are hot-headed. Others are calm and sensible and look at everything in a relaxed way. Others go right from being calm to being mad. They are moody.

To describe a person who does not like to go out or be with people much, you can use the word introvert. If that person doesn’t talk a lot and doesn’t seem comfortable around others, they might be shy. People who love company and parties are extroverts. They are often easy-going, meaning not much bothers them.

Someone who tries hard to do big things is ambitious. They might also be resourceful. Resourceful people use everything they can to help them reach a goal. Someone who is happy with what they have can be called content or fulfilled. None of these are bad things to be.

If a person is good at making people laugh, they are funny. If they’re funny in a clever (smart) way, they’re witty. Some people don’t like to laugh a lot, and are very serious instead. Sometimes serious people can seem boring.

Arrogant, conceited people are not fun to be around because they act like they are better than you. They can be show-offs, meaning they try to make you see how great they are. Modest people don’t show off how great they are, even if they’re awesome!

4. Describing someone’s feelings

People’s feelings are always changing. You can be happy one moment, and then hear some bad news and become sad.

You always know how you feel, but it isn’t always easy to tell how someone else is feeling. You can look at how someone is speaking or even how they’re sitting to understand how they feel. When you’re not sure how someone feels, you can say they might be feeling something. You can also say someone looks like they’re feeling a certain way. These phrases show that you might be wrong.

For example, you can say, “I’m mad” when you’re talking about yourself. But you might say “He looks mad,” when you’re talking about another person. This makes sense if this person is yelling into his phone with his face red and his fists clenched (all signs that someone is mad!).

You can use these words to talk about how someone is feeling, how they were feeling before or how they might feel in the future.

There are so many ways to say that someone is happy! They can be elated, exuberant, cheerful, delighted or even ecstatic (very, very happy). Someone sad might be described as melancholy, miserable (very sad) or out of sorts.

When something makes a person mad, they become angry or fed up. Someone very angry is furious or livid. Stay away from those people!

We all feel like we have too much to deal with sometimes. This can make us stressed and anxious. New or scary things can make us nervous. Once that stress is gone, you can feel tranquil or serene, which are other ways of saying relaxed.

Did the person you’re describing get enough sleep last night? If not, they might look tired or worn out. If they look extremely tired, they might be exhausted. Sleeping well makes a person look well-rested.

If someone looks like they’re not interested in what’s going on around them, they might seem bored. If they’re very interested, you might say they’re enthusiastic.

If you’re ever stuck trying to think of a different way to say a word, look it up in a thesaurus like this one!

A thesaurus lists both synonyms and antonyms (words that have an opposite meaning). It’s a great way to discover new words and more ways of describing people. Another especially good thesaurus resource is Visual Thesaurus, which is like a thesaurus that’s also a map. It shows you the connections between related words. This is great for helping you choose the very best adjective to describe someone.

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If you’re looking for words you can use to describe someone else’s personality, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll provide a variety of negative, neutral, and positive words you could use to describe your best friend, hype up a good teammate, flesh out a villain, finish your essay, or just describe an acquaintance. We’ll also share what some of these character traits mean! Keep reading for the best words to paint the perfect picture of any person.

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Pleasant If someone is pleasant, it means they’re easygoing and generally nice to be around. A pleasant person is unlikely to bother anyone or stir up any trouble.^[1]
- “James is really quite pleasant to be around. He never argues or causes a fuss.”
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Cheerful If someone is openly happy, always smiling, and they tend to be positive, they might be described as cheerful (or cheery).
- “How can Melissa be so cheerful at 8 o’clock in the morning? I just don’t get it.”
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Cordial Cordial people are well-mannered, warm, and approachable. If a person is considered cordial, they likely come off as relaxed and friendly, with a unique ability to win the approval of others.
- “I really like the way he held the door open for me. He’s such a cordial boy.”
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Empathetic An empathetic person is able to imagine what it’s like to stand in someone’s shoes. This would be a great word to describe your best friend if they always seem sad whenever you’re going through a hard time, for example.
- “I got a good grade and told Mindy about it. She’s so empathetic that she almost cried tears of joy for me!”
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Virtuous If someone is virtuous, it means they have high moral standards and that they generally care about doing what’s right. It can also generally refer to someone who is righteous and law-abiding.
- “Derek is virtuous fellow. He’s always volunteering on the weekend.”
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Sociable A sociable person is outgoing and gets a lot of personal fulfillment from talking to new people. It doesn’t mean they talk too much, just that they’re very active and friendly.
- “You’ve got to invite Sabrina to the party! She’s the most sociable person we know.”
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Insightful If someone knows how to make sense of confusing situations, solve puzzles, or use clues to figure out how people feel, they’re insightful. It’s not quite raw intelligence, but wisdom, emotional knowledge, and awareness.
- “Tehilah is so insightful; she knew Tim and I broke up before I even told her just based on how I was acting.”
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Imaginative Someone may be imaginative if they have the ability to generate creative, unique ideas or express original thoughts with ease.
- “We had to write a short story for class, and Jimmy is so imaginative that he came up with this tale about a pirate who joins up with a dinosaur to fight crime.”
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Collaborative A collaborative person is really good at working with other people. They’re able to take criticism, and know when to follow instructions and when to grab the wheel. A good teammate is likely to be very collaborative, for example.
- “You should let me join your group project. I’m collaborative, and I know a lot about history.”
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Confident When someone is self-assured and believes in their abilities, they’re confident. A confident person might volunteer to take the lead, or have no problem approaching a cute person at a bar and asking them out.
- “Jamie is confident in his ability to get the job done before Friday. I normally wouldn’t think it’s possible, but he assured me it’s no big deal.”
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Generous A generous person is willing to help others more than the average person would. This may include someone who gives money to charity, or a person who is especially kind and supportive.
- “I was kind of lost and my phone was dead, but this generous man took the time to show me where to go. He even let me make a phone call.”
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Charismatic If someone is charismatic, they have no problem getting people to like them, or convincing others to do something. A president or motivational speaker might be charismatic, for example.
- “You should totally try out for team captain. You’re the best player on the team, and you’re super charismatic.”

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Dreary A dreary person is kind of unfun to be around. They may always be in a bad mood, or have a habit of bringing up dark subjects. Picture an abandoned building in the rain. That’s dreary.^[2]
- “I don’t like how Tim always makes dark jokes. He’s such a dreary guy.”
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Aggressive If a person never avoids a fight or they have a tendency to yell or criticize people unfairly, they might be described as aggressive.
- “You shouldn’t disagree with Mr. Wayne. He’s super aggressive when people don’t agree with his perspective.”
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Judgemental A judgmental (or judgy) person is super critical of others. They may always complain about how other people behave, or refuse to acknowledge when someone does something right.
- “My dad is always telling me hates my outfits. He’s too judgmental.”
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Ruthless Someone with a ruthless personality will refuse to give people the benefit of the doubt, have too much ambition to show compassion, or behave cruelly when it benefits them.
- “My boss is ruthless. He’d call the cops on an employee if it meant he could get a promotion.”
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Mischievous If a person is mischievous, they find it fun to cause trouble and create chaos. They might be a prankster who loves pulling tricks on their friends, or have a tendency to ignore the rules.
- “Louis has a mischievous quality about him. It’s almost like he’s always trying to mess with you.”
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Stuffy A stuffy person will not be very open to new ideas, and they’ll have a hard time accepting people who are different. They’ll likely make you feel like you can’t share how you feel.
- “I would hang out with Maisie more often, but her stuffy attitude makes it hard to feel like I can really be me around her.”
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Tedious If a person is tedious, it means they tire people out by taking too long. A tedious person may talk in a monotonous, boring manner, or fail to recognize when other people aren’t interested in hearing about something.
- “The dean at my school is such a tedious guy. He just goes on and on about the rules. Even when you crack a joke, he just repeats himself.”
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Irksome If a person just rubs you the wrong way, you might describe them as irksome. They may just be annoying because they won’t leave you alone, or irritating because they always say the wrong thing.
- “Johnny has this irksome quality where he never knows when you just want to be left alone.”
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Stingy A stingy individual will refuse to give you anything. It’s usually used to describe someone who refuses to spend money, but it can also apply to someone who refuses to show love, appreciation, or attention.
- “Bosco is such a stingy coach. These uniforms have holes in them and all of our equipment is ancient.”
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Naïve If someone lacks the wisdom, experience, or judgement to understand the way the world works, they might be described as naïve.
- “I used to be such a naïve guy. I’d walk through rough neighborhoods at night without really thinking about the danger I was putting myself in.”
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Obtuse An obtuse person is unlikely to pick up on things, and will be prone to missing “hints” when people drop them. Obtuse can also be used to describe someone who intentionally doesn’t understand or intentionally doesn’t respect someone’s feelings.
- “I made a joke the other day and everyone laughed except Trevor. He’s so obtuse, I think he just didn’t get it.”
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Narcissistic A narcissistic person has an extreme interest in themselves. They only care about what happens to them, and they may obsess over how they look, how popular they are, or how many people like them.
- “Melissa is always checking her makeup and talking about how many people follow her on social media. She’s so narcissistic.”

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Eccentric If a person is eccentric, it means they’re unconventional or strange, but in a way that makes them kind of interesting. An eccentric person may have an uncommon hobby, or dress strangely.^[3]
- “My mother is an eccentric woman. She refuses to drink water if it has ice in it, and she always makes this ‘yipping’ noise when she’s thinking out loud.”
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Wary If a person is wary, it means that they’re cautious, careful, and exacting. A wary person may overthink sometimes, but they’ll tend to make the right decision.
- “Linus is always weary of strangers. That’s why he didn’t open up at the party.”
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Practical A practical person cares about what’s effective and reasonable, and they won’t concern themselves with hypotheticals or lofty, abstract ideas.
- “I’m a practical woman. If I see something I use is on sale, I’ll buy it even if I don’t need it right away.”
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Complex If an individual is complex, it means they’re imaginative and intelligent, but kind of a little mysterious. They may surprise people with unique knowledge and skills, or have a deep emotional life.
- “I tend to be suspicious of Nathan. He’s too complex; I can never really tell what he’s thinking.”
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Judicious If a person has a judicious personality, it means that they’re fair and weigh all of their options. There’s a bit of an implication that they care deeply about morals, as well.
- “Ally is judicious enough to know whether it’s right to go to give her boyfriend a break or not for missing their date. Don’t worry about it.”
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Introverted An introverted individual tends to keep things to themselves. They’re quiet, appreciate solitude, and don’t rely on other people to be happy. The opposite of introverted is extroverted.
- “I’m super introverted. I’d much rather spend Saturday nights relaxing at home alone.”
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Steadfast If someone is steadfast, they are firm in their beliefs and worldview. This may be a good thing if someone is trying to push them into making a bad decision, but it may not be such a good thing if they refuse to change their mind when they’re wrong.
- “As a steadfast person, I don’t tend to get along with people who push me to do things I don’t want to do.”
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Meticulous A meticulous person takes extreme caution (and a lot of time) when they do things. This might mean they take too long to do their taxes, but by the time they’re done, there won’t be any mistakes.
- “Avery is a meticulous worker. It’s true she doesn’t make as many sales as other employees, but I’ve never seen her make a mistake on her paperwork.”
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Esoteric If someone is described as esoteric, it means that they’re a complex person who is extremely difficult to understand (and a little private). That may sound like a negative thing, but esoteric people tend to be very fascinating.
- “Timmy’s motivations are beyond esoteric. I don’t really know what he wants, but I’m sure it makes sense to him.”
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Apprehensive An apprehensive person may be anxious or nervous, but they also tend to be very discerning and capable of identifying the right move.
- “I’m apprehensive about moving to New York City because it’s so expensive, but I’m sure we can make it work if I find a higher paying job there.”
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Whimsical A whimsical individual may seem a little random, but it’s only because they follow every impulse they have. The implication is that a whimsical person is kind of fun and interesting, though. It’s not a dangerous kind of “erratic.”
- “You’re always picking flowers and putting them in your hair. You have such a whimsical spirit!”
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Pensive If someone is pensive, they spend a lot of time thinking carefully and quietly about things. This may be a good thing if it helps them make a wise choice, or a bad thing if they spend too much time weighing options.
- “Winston tends to become quite pensive when he’s faced with a serious choice.”

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Here is our list of adjectives to describe a person. Enjoy and we hope you are able to paint the perfect picture!

A words to describe someone

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able
able-bodied
abrasive
absentminded
abstracted
abusive
accepting
accessible
acclaimed
accommodating
accountable
active
admirable
adoptive
adorable
adoring
adroit
adult
adventurous
affable
affectionate
African
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aggressive
agitated
agreeable
adjectives that start with A
alert
alien
alive
all-around
alleged
alone
aloof
amazing
ambitious
American
amiable
amusing
anemic
angelic
angry
animated
annoyed
annoying
anonymous
antagonistic
antisocial
antsy
anxious
apathetic
apologetic
appalling
appealing
appreciative
apprehensive
approachable
ardent
argumentative
aristocratic
arresting
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artistic
artless
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assertive
astute
athletic
atrocious
attentive
attractive
atypical
auspicious
Australian
Austrian
authentic
available
avant-garde
average
avid
awesome
awful
awkward

B words to describe someone

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baby
bad
bad-tempered
bald
balding
barren
bashful
beautiful
befuddled
believable
bellicose
belligerent
bent
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adjectives that start with B
better
bewildered
biased
big
bighearted
bigoted
bilingual
bitter
bizarre
black
blameless
blessed
blind
blissful
bloated
blonde
bloodthirsty
blue
blunt
blushing
boastful
boisterous
bold
bookish
bossy
boyish
brainy
brash
brave
brawny
Brazilian
breathtaking
bright
bright-eyed
brilliant
British
broken
broken-hearted
bruised
brunette
bubbly
bulky
burly

C words to describe someone

calm
Canadian
cantankerous
capable
captivating
carefree
careful
careless
casual
Catholic
caustic
cautious
celebrated
centered
challenged
charismatic
charitable
charming
chatty
cheap
cheerful
cheery
chic
chicken
childish
childlike
Chinese
chivalrous
Christian
chubby
chunky
civilized
classy
adjectives that start with C
clean
clear-headed
clever
close
close-minded
clownish
clueless
clumsy
cocky
coherent
cold
cold-hearted
colorful
colorless
combative
comfortable
committed
communist
compassionate
competent
competitive
complacent
compulsive
conceited
concerned
condemned
condescending
confident
confused
congenial
conscientious
considerate
content
contented
controlling
controversial
convinced
convincing
convivial
cool
coolest
cool-headed
cooperative
corny
corpulent
corrupt
courageous
courteous
cowardly
crabby
crafty
cranky
crazy
creative
credible
creepy
crippled
cruel
cultured
curious
cute
cynical

D words to describe someone

dandy
dangerous
dapper
daring
dark
dashing
daughterly
dazzling
dead
deaf
dear
debonair
deceitful
deceptive
decisive
decrepit
dedicated
defeated
defenseless
defensive
defiant
deformed
dehydrated
dejected
delicate
delightful
delinquent
delirious
demanding
demented
demure
democrat
demonstrative
dependable
depressed
deranged
desirable
desperate
despondent
destructive
adjectives that start with D
determined
devious
devoted
devout
difficult
dignified
diligent
dim
dingy
diplomatic
direct
dirty
disabled
disadvantaged
disagreeable
disciplined
disconnected
discourteous
discriminatory
diseased
disgraceful
disgruntled
dishonest
dishonorable
disingenuous
disinterested
disloyal
dismissive
disobedient
disorganized
displeased
disreputable
disrespectful
disruptive
dissatisfied
distant
distinguished
distracted
distraught
distressed
distrustful
disturbed
diverse
dizzy
dogged
domestic
domineering
doting
dowdy
down
downhearted
dramatic
dreamy
driven
dull
Dutch
dutiful
dynamic

E words to describe someone

eager
earnest
easy
easy-going
ebullient
eccentric
ecstatic
educated
effervescent
efficient
egocentric
egotistical
Egyptian
elderly
elegant
eligible
elite
eloquent
emaciated
embattled
embittered
eminent
emotional
emotionless
enchanting
encouraging
endearing
energetic
engaging
enigmatic
enlightened
enormous
adjectives that start with E
enraged
enterprising
entertaining
enthralling
enthusiastic
entitled
entrepreneurial
envious
equable
equanimous
established
ethnic
European
even-tempered
evil
exact
exalted
exceptional
excitable
excited
exciting
exhausted
exhilarated
exotic
expectant
expert
explicit
explosive
expressionless
expressive
extra-large
extraordinary
extra-small
extreme
exuberant

F words to describe someone

fabulous
fair
faithful
faithless
famished
famous
fantastic
farsighted
fascinated
fascinating
fashionable
fast
fast-moving
fat
fatherly
fatigued
favorite
fearful
fearless
feckless
fecund
feeble-minded
female
feminine
fertile
fidgety
fierce
Filipino
filthy
fine
finicky
first
fit
flamboyant
flashy
flawless
flexible
flirtatious
fluent
focused
foolish
adjectives that start with F
forceful
foreign
forgetful
forgivable
forgiving
formal
fortunate
forward
foxy
fractious
fragile
frail
frank
frantic
fraternal
freaky
freckled
free
French
friendly
frightened
frisky
frugal
frumpy
frustrated
fulfilled
fully-grown
fun
fun-loving
funny
furious
fussy
fuzzy

G words to describe someone

gabby
gallant
garrulous
gaunt
gawky
generous
genial
gentle
genuine
German
ghoulish
giant
giddy
gifted
gigantic
giggling
gilded
giving
glamorous
gleeful
glib
gloomy
glowing
glum
gluttonous
adjectives that start with G
god-awful
god-like
godly
good
good-for-nothing
good-looking
good-natured
goofy
gorgeous
graceful
gracious
grand
great
greedy
Greek
gregarious
groggy
groovy
grotesque
grouchy
growling
grown-up
grumpy
guarded
guileless
guiltless
guilt-ridden
guilty
gullible
gushy
gutsy

H words to describe someone

haggard
hairless
hairy
half-hearted
handsome
handy
hapless
happy
happy-go-lucky
hardworking
harmless
harried
harsh
hasty
healthy
heartbroken
heartless
heavy
hefty
helpful
helpless
heroic
hideous
high-functioning
high-maintenance
high-spirited
hilarious
Hindu
adjectives that start with H
homeless
homely
honest
honorable
hopeless
horrible
hospitable
hostile
hot
hot-headed
hot-shot
hot-tempered
hubristic
huffy
huge
huggable
hulking
humble
humongous
humorless
humorous
husky
hypercritical
hypersensitive
hypnotic
hysterical

I words to describe someone

idealistic
ignorant
ill-educated
ill-humored
illiterate
illustrious
imaginative
immature
impatient
imperfect
impolite
important
impossible
impoverished
impressionable
impressive
impulsive
inarticulate
inartistic
inattentive
incapable
incoherent
incompetent
inconsiderate
inconsolable
incorrigible
incorruptible
adjectives that start with I
incredible
indecisive
independent
Indian
indigenous
indiscreet
indispensable
Indonesian
industrious
inelegant
infallible
infamous
infatuated
inflexible
influential
inhospitable
inhuman
innocent
innovative
inquisitive
insane
insecure
insensitive
insightful
insincere
inspirational
inspiring
instinctive
intellectual
intelligent
intimidating
intransigent
intrepid
introverted
invincible
Irish
irresistible
irresponsible
irritable
irritating
Italian

J words to describe someone

jaded
Jainist
Japanese
jeering
Jewish
jobless
jolly
adjectives that start with J
joyful
joyless
joyous
jubilant
judgmental
jumpy
junior
juvenile

K words to describe someone

keen
kind
kind-hearted
kindly
kingly
adjectives that start with K
knightly
knowledgeable
known
kooky
Korean

L words to describe someone

lame
languid
lanky
large
lascivious
late
lavish
lazy
leading
lean
learned
left-handed
legendary
lenient
level-headed
liberal
adjectives that start with L
lighthearted
likable
likeable
like-minded
lily-livered
limber
limping
literate
lithe
little
lively
livid
loathsome
local
logical
lonely
loose
loquacious
lost
lovely
loving
loyal
lucky
luscious

M words to describe someone

Machiavellian
macho
mad
magnanimous
manly
maniacal
manic
manipulative
marketable
married
masculine
massive
master
materialistic
maternal
matronly
mature
mean
mean-spirited
meek
mellow
memorable
adjectives that start with M
mercurial
merry
messy
meticulous
Mexican
middle-class
mighty
militant
mindful
mindless
mirthful
miscreant
miserable
mistrustful
modern
modest
money-grubbing
monstrous
moody
moronic
morose
mortal
motherly
mournful
multicultural
multi talented
munificent
muscular
Muslim
mute
mutinous
mysterious

N words to describe someone

naïve
nameless
narcissistic
narrow-minded
nasty
natural
naughty
nearsighted
neat
needy
negative
neglectful
negligent
neighborly
adjectives that start with N
nervous
new
nice
nifty
nimble
noble
noisy
nonchalant
noncommittal
normal
nosy
notorious
nutty

O words to describe someone

oafish
obedient
obese
objective
obliging
oblivious
obnoxious
observant
obsessive
obstinate
odd
odd-looking
odious
officious
okay
old
old-fashioned
omniscient
omnivorous
openhearted
open-minded
opinionated
oppressive
adjectives that start with O
optimistic
opulent
ordinary
original
ornery
outgoing
outraged
outspoken
outstanding
overactive
overambitious
overbearing
overcautious
overconfident
overcritical
overemotional
overenthusiastic
overjoyed
overoptimistic
overprotective
overqualified
overrated
oversensitive
overwhelmed
overwhelming
overworked
overwrought
overzealous

P words to describe someone

pale
pallid
parched
parental
parsimonious
particular
passionate
passive
paternal
paternalistic
pathetic
pathological
patient
patriotic
peaceable
peaceful
pedestrian
peerless
peevish
peppery
perfect
perky
persevering
persistent
personable
persuasive
pert
perverse
pessimistic
petite
pettish
petulant
phenomenal
philanthropic
philosophical
phobic
pigheaded
pious
pitiless
adjectives that start with P
placid
plain
plausible
playful
pleasant
pleased
pleasing
pliable
plodding
plucky
plump
pneumatic
poised
polished
polite
pompous
poor
poor-mannered
popular
portly
Portuguese
positive
possessive
posthumous
potent
powerful
powerless
practical
praiseworthy
precious
precise
precocious
predictable
preeminent
pregnant
prejudiced
premature
preoccupied
presentable
presidential
presumptuous
pretentious
pretty
prickly
prim
princely
principled
prissy
private
proactive
productive
profane
professed
professional
proficient
profound
profuse
progressive
prolific
prominent
promising
prompt
proper
prospective
prosperous
protective
Protestant
proud
provocative
prudent
prying
psychotic
public
puckish
pugnacious
pumped
punctual
puny
pure
pushy
pusillanimous

Q words to describe someone

qualified
quarrelsome
queenly
queer
querulous
questionable
quick
adjectives that start with Q
quick-minded
quick-tempered
quick-thinking
quick-witted
quiescent
quiet
quintessential
quirky
quizzical
quotable

R words to describe someone

rakish
rambunctious
rare
rascally
rational
raucous
ravishing
real
reasonable
reassuring
rebellious
receptive
reckless
recognizable
red-blooded
regal
regular
reigning
relatable
relaxed
relentless
relevant
reliable
adjectives that start with R
religious
remarkable
remorseful
remorseless
representative
republican
repulsive
resentful
reserved
resilient
resolute
resourceful
respectable
respectful
responsible
restless
retired
revengeful
rich
righteous
right-handed
rigid
romantic
rotund
rough
rowdy
rude
Russian
ruthless

S words to describe someone

sad
saintly
sane
satisfied
scholarly
Scottish
secure
seductive
self-absorbed
self-assured
self-centered
self-interested
selfish
selfless
self-reliant
self-satisfied
senior
sensational
senseless
sensitive
sentimental
serious
Shintoist
short
short-tempered
shrewd
sick
silly
simpleminded
sincere
sinful
single
skilled
sleeping
slender
adjectives that start with S
slim
sly
small
smart
sneaky
snotty
sober
sociable
softhearted
Spanish
special
speechless
spineless
spirited
spiritless
spiteful
splendid
spoiled
spooky
stable
star-crossed
steaming
stern
stingy
straight
strange
strong
stubborn
stuck-up
studious
stunned
stunning
stylish
suave
submissive
successful
super
superior
supreme
sweet

T words to describe someone

taciturn
tactful
tactical
tactless
talented
talkative
tall
tame
tan
tanned
tardy
teachable
tearful
tearing
teenage
telepathic
temperamental
tempestuous
tenacious
tender
tenderhearted
tense
terrible
terrified
testy
tetchy
thankful
thankless
theatrical
theoretical
thick
thin
thirsty
thorough
thoughtful
thoughtless
threatening
thriftless
thrifty
thrilled
tidy
tight
timeless
timid
tiny
adjectives that start with T
tired
tireless
tolerant
tone-deaf
toothsome
tormented
torpid
touched
touchy
tough
towering
traditional
traitorous
transparent
transplanted
treasured
tremendous
tremulous
tribal
tricky
triumphant
troubled
truculent
true
trusted
trustful
trusting
trustworthy
truthful
tumultuous
twinkling
twitter-pated
tyrannical

U words to describe someone

ugly
unabashed
unaccountable
unaffected
unapologetic
unapproachable
unattached
unbalanced
unbelievable
unbelieving
unblemished
unblushing
unbreakable
unchangeable
uncharitable
uncivilized
uncomfortable
unconvincing
uncooperative
uncoordinated
uncouth
undefeated
underprivileged
understanding
undeterred
uneducated
unemployed
adjectives that start with U
unfailing
unfaithful
unfaltering
unflappable
unforgettable
unforgiving
unfortunate
unfriendly
unfulfilled
unglamorous
ungraceful
ungracious
ungrateful
unhandsome
unhappy
unharmed
unhealthy
unhelpful
unimaginative
unimpeachable
uninformed
uninterested
uninvited
unkempt
unkind
unlikable
unloved
unmanageable
unmanly
unmatched
unopposed
unperturbed
unpleasant
unpredictable
unpretentious
unprincipled
unprofessional
unreasonable
unreceptive
unrelenting
unreliable
unrepentant
unruffled
unruly
unscrupulous
unselfish
unskilled
unsociable
unsophisticated
unsound
unstable
unsteady
unstoppable
unstressed
unsupervised
unsupported
unsure
unsuspected
unsuspecting
unsympathetic
untested
untidy
untouchable
untrained
untroubled
untrustworthy
unusual
unwary
unwilling
unwise
unwitting
unworthy
unyielding
upbeat
uppity
upright
upset
uptight
urbane
useless

V words to describe someone

vacuous
vagabond
vain
valiant
valorous
vehement
venal
venerable
vengeful
venomous
venturesome
versed
vibrant
victorious
vigilant
vigorous
vile
villainous
vindictive
violent
virtuous
visionary
adjectives that start with V
vital
vivacious
vivid
vocal
voiceless
voluptuous
voracious
vulgar
vulnerable

W words to describe someone

wacky
warm
warm-blooded
waspy
wasted
watchful
weak
weak-willed
wealthy
weary
weird
welcoming
well
well adjusted
well balanced
well behaved
well dressed
well endowed
well groomed
well heeled
well informed
well known
well liked
well mannered
well meaning
well-off
adjectives that start with W
well read
well rounded
well spoken
well-to-do
well traveled
whimsical
wholehearted
wicked
wide-eyed
wild
willful
willing
wily
winsome
wise
witty

wonderful
wondrous
worn
worn out
worried
worse
worthless
wry

X words to describe someone

xanthoriatic
xaroncharoo
xenodochial
xenophobic
adjectives that start with X

Y words to describe someone

yappy
yellow
Yemeni
Yemenite
yielding
Yiddish
young
young-looking
youthful
yucky
yummy
adjectives that start with Y

Z words to describe someone

zaftig
Zairean
Zambian
zany
zealous
zen
zero
zestful
Zimbabwean
Zionist
zooty
adjectives that start with Z
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Contents

Why Describe Someone?

What Are the Different Ways to Describe People?

Being Polite

How to Describe People in English: 4 Ways

1. Describing someone’s appearance

2. Describing someone’s mannerisms

3. Describing someone’s character

4. Describing someone’s feelings

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