Film And Tv Character Traits

adjective resembling or characteristic of a ruffian; rough or tough in manner or appearance

• The ruffianly behavior of the protestors was condemned by the authorities.
• That guy at the bar was acting all ruffianly last night.
• Don't mess with him, he's known to be pretty ruffianly.
• The storm swept through the town with a ruffianly force, leaving destruction in its wake.

noun a person who derives pleasure from inflicting pain or humiliation on others

adjective relating to or characteristic of sadism

• The accused was described as a sadist by the prosecution during the trial.
• I heard that guy is a total sadist, always picking on people for no reason.
• That sadist over there gets a kick out of causing pain to others.
• Some people say that working for a demanding boss is like working for a sadist.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'tearful' describes someone who is full of tears or prone to crying.

• The tearful mother thanked everyone for their support during the difficult time.
• She always gets a little tearful when watching sad movies.
• I couldn't help but get a bit tearful when I saw that heartwarming video.
• His tearful apology was a clear indication of his remorse for his actions.