Negative Behaviors

noun a feeling of self-satisfaction or pleasure, often over someone else's misfortune

verb to dwell on one's own success or another's misfortune with smugness or malignant pleasure

• It is considered inappropriate to gloat about one's accomplishments in a professional setting.
• She couldn't help but gloat about winning the competition to her friends.
• He's always gloating about how much money he makes.
• The sun seemed to gloat as it shone brightly on the successful harvest.

adjective showing too much curiosity about other people's affairs

• It is considered impolite to be nosy and inquire about someone's personal affairs.
• Stop being so nosy and asking me so many questions!
• She's always up in everyone's business, so nosy.
• The nosy neighbor's gossip spread like wildfire through the small town.

noun a feeling of resentment or ill will, typically towards someone or something

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• She continued to work hard despite the obstacles in her way, refusing to be deterred by spiteful comments.
• He decided to go to the party just to show his ex-girlfriend he was doing fine, out of spite.
• I'll post a selfie with my new car just to spite my haters.
• The dark clouds loomed over the city, casting a sense of spite upon the bustling streets.

noun a person who is foolish or stupid

• The goofus in the office always seems to be causing trouble with his careless mistakes.
• Don't be such a goofus and remember to double-check your work before submitting it.
• That guy is such a goofus, always messing things up.
• In the game of life, you don't want to be a goofus making all the wrong moves.