Category 1 — Intellectual Ability 🧠
Synonym of "intelligent"
bright / clever / sharp
Someone who always expects the best to happen is called...?
optimistic
What word describes someone who enjoys being with others and actively seeks social interaction?
sociable
What positive trait describes someone who plans carefully and sticks to their goals, but the negative version may be seen as stubborn?
determined / obstinate / pig-headed
Which trait describes someone who is confident enough to express their opinions clearly and firmly?
assertive
Which word means “clever in a bad way, using intelligence to trick others”?
cunning / sly / crafty
The opposite of extroverted is...?
introverted
Which word refers to someone who is impolite, rude, or behaves in a way that ignores social manners?
discourteous / impolite / rude / ill-mannered
Which trait shows careful management of money in a positive sense, but can appear ungenerous if taken negatively?
thrifty / economical / stingy / miserly
What word describes someone who is generous and unselfish, often helping others without expectation?
generous
What word describes someone “simple, silly, or brainless”?
daft / foolish
Always expects negative outcomes, rarely hopeful
pessimistic
What word describes someone who gains satisfaction from the misfortune or pain of others?
cruel / sadistic
This positive trait means confident and self-assured; its negative version may seem self-important or arrogant
self-assured / full of yourself
Which negative word refers to someone who tries to control others aggressively or dominates them?
aggressive / bossy
Which of these are informal and can sound offensive: dumb, dim, thick, brainy, or clever?
dumb, dim, thick, brainy
“Down-to-earth” means someone who is...
sensible, practical, realistic
Which word describes a person who remains calm and composed, even in tense social situations?
even-tempered / easy-going / laid-back
A person who is original and unconventional can be admired, but what is the negative term for someone seen as odd or peculiar?
unconventional / original / eccentric / peculiar / weird
What word describes a person who acts without moral principles or is overly permissive?
unprincipled / permissive
“He solved the problem in a shrewd way” — does shrewd have a positive or negative meaning?
Slightly positive – intelligent and practical
Prefers solitude and reflection; avoids being the center of attention
introverted
What word refers to someone who feels upset or resentful when others have something they do not?
jealous / envious
Someone inquisitive in a healthy sense is curious about the world, but what negative word from your list describes overly nosy behavior?
enquiring / nosy
Which trait means innocent in a positive sense, but can also indicate a lack of experience or worldly wisdom?
naive