Behavioral Traits

noun the way in which a person behaves or conducts themselves; behavior

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• His comportment during the meeting was impeccable, showing great professionalism and respect.
• I really like her comportment, she always knows how to act in any situation.
• His comportment at the party was totally chill, he just went with the flow.
• The artist's painting exuded a sense of elegant comportment, as if the figures were alive.

adjective having a crab-like or cross-grained quality; difficult or irritable in mood or behavior

• The professor's crabbed handwriting made it difficult for the students to read his notes.
• I can't read this crabbed handwriting, it's so messy!
• Why is your writing so crabbed? Can't you write more neatly?
• Her crabbed attitude towards new ideas hindered the team's progress.

verb to waste time, to move slowly or idly

adjective wasting time or moving slowly

adverb in a slow or idle manner

• The child was dawdling on his way to school, causing him to be late.
• Stop dawdling and hurry up, we're going to be late!
• Quit dawdling and let's bounce, we're gonna miss the movie.
• She felt like she was dawdling through life, not making any progress towards her goals.

noun a demure person

adjective reserved, modest, and shy in a way that seems proper

• She carried herself in a demure manner at the charity gala, attracting the attention of many guests.
• Despite her demure appearance, she had a wicked sense of humor that always caught people off guard.
• She may seem demure, but don't underestimate her - she's got a wild side.
• The painting's demure colors belied the intense emotions it evoked in viewers.

adjective having a dowdy or unfashionable appearance

• Her frumpish attire stood out among the elegant evening gowns at the charity gala.
• She didn't care about looking frumpish in her oversized sweater and sweatpants.
• I can't believe she showed up to the party looking so frumpish.
• His frumpish attitude towards life held him back from reaching his full potential.

adjective lacking grace, elegance, or charm; awkward or clumsy in movement or behavior

adjective showing a reckless lack of care or attention

• The heedless driver caused a serious accident by running a red light.
• She was so heedless with her money that she ended up in debt.
• He's always so heedless, he never thinks before he acts.
• The politician's heedless actions led to a scandal that tarnished his reputation.

noun theatrical performances or acting techniques that are overly dramatic or emotional

• The actor's histrionics on stage were met with critical acclaim.
• She always puts on a lot of histrionics whenever she's upset.
• Stop with the histrionics, nobody's buying it.
• His histrionics at the meeting were just a cover for his true intentions.

adjective easily offended or annoyed; touchy

adverb in an easily offended or annoyed manner

• She left the meeting in a huffy manner after not getting her way.
• He gets all huffy whenever someone disagrees with him.
• Don't be so huffy about it, it's not a big deal.
• The clouds looked huffy as they gathered before the storm.

adjective acting or done without forethought; characterized by sudden and forceful energy or emotion

• She often acted on impulsive decisions without considering the consequences.
• He's so impulsive, always doing things without thinking first.
• Don't be so impulsive, you'll regret it later.
• Her impulsive nature was like a wild fire, spreading quickly without control.

adjective describing someone who is easily annoyed or provoked to anger

• The patient's irritable behavior may be a sign of an underlying medical condition.
• She's always so irritable in the mornings before she's had her coffee.
• Don't talk to him right now, he's in a really irritable mood.
• The constant noise outside was like an irritable itch that she couldn't scratch.

adjective having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions

• She always dressed in a modest manner, never drawing attention to herself.
• I like your modest outfit, it looks very classy.
• She's too modest to brag about her achievements.
• The small flower garden in their backyard was a modest attempt at landscaping.

adverb modestly is an adverb that describes the manner in which something is done in a humble or unassuming way.

• She dressed modestly for the job interview, opting for a simple blouse and slacks.
• He always lived modestly, never spending too much on unnecessary things.
• I'm just a modestly paid intern, so I can't afford to go out to fancy restaurants all the time.
• Despite his modestly sized apartment, he always found ways to make it feel cozy and welcoming.

adjective stubborn or obstinate in behavior

• Despite repeated attempts to convince him otherwise, the mulish man refused to change his opinion.
• She can be so mulish sometimes, always insisting on doing things her own way.
• Don't be so mulish about it, just go with the flow for once.
• The stubbornness of his mulish behavior caused tension in the workplace.

noun A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'obsessive' can also be used as a noun to refer to a person who has obsessive tendencies.

adjective An adjective describes a noun or pronoun. 'Obsessive' describes someone or something that is excessively preoccupied with a particular thought or feeling.

• The psychologist diagnosed him with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• She's a bit obsessive when it comes to keeping her desk organized.
• He's so obsessive about his car, he won't let anyone else drive it.
• Her obsessive need for control was like a weight dragging her down.

adjective excessively enthusiastic or excited

• The overexuberant display of emotions at the meeting was deemed unprofessional.
• She can be a bit overexuberant when she's excited about something.
• Dude, calm down with your overexuberant enthusiasm.
• His overexuberant personality was like a burst of fireworks in a quiet room.

noun the quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered

• Her constant petulance towards her coworkers made it difficult to work with her.
• Stop with the petulance already, it's getting annoying.
• Her petulance is really getting on my nerves.
• The storm's petulance was evident in the fierce winds and crashing waves.

adjective showing sudden irritation or bad temper

• The CEO was displeased with the petulant behavior of the junior employees during the meeting.
• Stop being so petulant and just do your chores without complaining.
• She was acting all petulant because she didn't get her way.
• The storm clouds gathered in a petulant display, ready to unleash their fury.

verb Past tense of predispose, meaning to make someone liable or inclined to a specific attitude, action, or condition

adjective Inclined or susceptible to a particular attitude, action, or condition

• Individuals with a family history of heart disease may be genetically predisposed to developing the condition.
• I think I'm predisposed to liking chocolate because I can never resist it.
• She's totally predisposed to drama, always getting involved in other people's business.
• Growing up in a small town predisposed her to a simple way of life.

noun the quality or state of being excessively proper or formal in behavior or appearance

• Her primness in demeanor made her stand out in the professional setting.
• She's known for her primness, always making sure everything is in order.
• I can't stand her primness, she's always so uptight.
• His primness was like a shield, protecting him from any criticism.

adjective a term used to describe someone who is excessively concerned with their appearance, manners, and behavior; overly fussy or prim

• She was often criticized for being too prissy in her mannerisms.
• I can't believe how prissy she acts around new people.
• Why are you being so prissy about getting your hands dirty?
• His prissy attitude towards change is holding him back from new opportunities.

noun a person who is lazy and messy in their habits

• The unkempt individual was often referred to as a slob due to their disheveled appearance.
• My roommate is such a slob, leaving dirty dishes all over the place.
• Don't be a slob and clean up after yourself!
• His sloppy work habits made him a slob in the eyes of his boss.

adjective a term used to describe someone or something that is messy, untidy, or promiscuous in behavior

• Her sluttish appearance was not appropriate for the professional setting.
• She always leaves her room looking sluttish in the morning.
• I can't believe she went out looking so sluttish last night.
• The neglect of the garden gave it a sluttish appearance.

adjective easily irritated or annoyed; prone to snapping or biting in response

• The customer service representative was being quite snappish when asked about the return policy.
• My boss gets snappish when she's stressed out.
• Don't be so snappish, I was just asking a question.
• Her words had a snappish bite to them, revealing her frustration.

adjective showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve

• The sullen expression on her face indicated that she was not in a good mood.
• He sat in the corner looking sullen and refusing to talk to anyone.
• She gave me a sullen look before storming off.
• The dark clouds in the sky cast a sullen shadow over the town.

noun A person who drives slowly or without skill, often causing frustration for other drivers

• The slow-moving car in front of us appears to be driven by a Sunday driver.
• Ugh, we're stuck behind a Sunday driver going 10 miles under the speed limit.
• I can't stand Sunday drivers who don't know how to drive properly.
• He's such a Sunday driver when it comes to making decisions, always taking his time and being indecisive.

noun a person, especially a child, who reveals secrets or informs on others; informer or talebearer

• The teacher was disappointed to see one student acting as a tattletale on their classmates.
• I can't believe Sarah is such a tattletale, always telling on everyone.
• Don't be a tattletale and go running to the boss about every little thing.
• The old clock on the wall was a tattletale, ticking away the passing minutes.

adjective easily irritated or annoyed; irritable

• The professor became testy when students repeatedly asked questions that were already covered in the lecture.
• My mom gets testy when I forget to take out the trash.
• Don't be so testy, I was just joking around.
• The relationship between the two countries has been testy for years, with tensions constantly simmering.

noun a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person

• One important trait of a successful leader is the ability to communicate effectively.
• Her artistic trait really shines through in her paintings.
• Dude, his trait of always being late is so annoying.
• His trait of always seeing the silver lining in every situation is like a ray of sunshine.

noun a derogatory term for someone who disregards public health guidelines regarding mask-wearing

• The individual who refuses to wear a mask in public places is often referred to as a maskhole.
• I can't believe that maskhole walked into the store without a mask on.
• That maskhole is putting everyone at risk by not wearing a mask.
• The maskhole's selfishness is truly astounding.

noun an act or behavior that is obnoxious, arrogant, or irritating, typically associated with someone who is considered a 'douchebag'

• The politician's douchery was evident in his lack of respect for his constituents.
• I can't stand his douchery, always acting like he's better than everyone else.
• His douchery knows no bounds, he's always causing drama.
• The douchery of the situation was like a dark cloud hanging over the group.