Negative Character Traits

adjective having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.; arrogant

• The conceited businessman always talked about his own accomplishments.
• She's so conceited, always bragging about herself.
• Don't be so conceited, no one likes a show-off.
• His ego is so inflated, he's practically floating with conceitedness.

adjective showing a lack of courage or bravery; timid

• His cowardly behavior during the crisis was disappointing.
• Don't be cowardly, stand up for yourself!
• He acted all cowardly when faced with a challenge.
• The storm clouds were like cowardly shadows creeping across the sky.

noun a state of dishonor or shame

verb to bring shame or dishonor upon

• The scandal brought great disgrace to the company's reputation.
• It's a disgrace how they treated their employees.
• That party was a total disgrace, dude.
• Losing the championship was a bitter disgrace for the team.

adjective Doltish is an adjective that describes someone who is stupid or lacking intelligence.

• His doltish behavior during the meeting was quite embarrassing.
• I can't believe how doltish he was acting yesterday.
• Stop being so doltish, it's annoying.
• Her doltish decision to quit her job without a backup plan was regrettable.

noun a person who is excessively conceited or self-centered

• The egotist only talked about themselves during the entire meeting.
• Don't invite him to the party, he's such an egotist.
• That guy is a total egotist, always boasting about his achievements.
• His ego is so big, he could be mistaken for an egotist.

adjective excessively greedy or indulgent, especially in eating

• The king was known for his gluttonous appetite, often consuming multiple feasts in a single sitting.
• My friend is so gluttonous, he always goes back for seconds and thirds at buffets.
• I can't believe how gluttonous she is, always stuffing her face with junk food.
• His gluttonous desire for power led to his downfall in the political arena.

adjective lacking courage or determination; cowardly

• His gutless behavior during the negotiation process cost the company a significant deal.
• I can't believe he was too gutless to stand up for himself in front of the boss.
• What a gutless wonder, always backing down from a challenge.
• The politician's gutless stance on the issue left many of his supporters feeling betrayed.

adjective not honorable in character or purpose; shameful

• His ignoble actions brought shame upon his family's name.
• Don't stoop to such ignoble behavior just to get ahead.
• I can't believe he would do something so ignoble.
• The ignoble act of betrayal left a lasting scar on their friendship.

adjective causing hatred or disgust; repulsive

• The committee was appalled by the loathsome behavior exhibited by the defendant.
• I can't stand that loathsome guy who always interrupts everyone.
• That party was full of loathsome people, I couldn't wait to leave.
• The dark clouds hanging over the town gave it a loathsome appearance.

adverb in a manner showing a wish to do evil to others

• The villain in the movie looked at the hero malevolently before launching his attack.
• She stared at her rival malevolently, sending a clear message of hostility.
• He grinned malevolently as he pulled a prank on his friend.
• The storm clouds gathered in the sky, looming malevolently over the peaceful town.

adjective showing a lack of generosity; stingy

• The company's niggardly approach to employee benefits was met with widespread criticism.
• He's so niggardly when it comes to sharing his snacks.
• Don't be so niggardly with your money, just treat yourself once in a while.
• Her heart was niggardly with forgiveness after being betrayed.

adjective deceitful and untrustworthy

• The perfidious actions of the traitor were revealed during the investigation.
• I can't believe she would be so perfidious as to betray her best friend like that.
• That perfidious snake stabbed me in the back when I least expected it.
• The storm clouds gathered, a perfidious omen of the trouble to come.

adjective having the behavior or qualities of a pig; greedy or selfish

• His piggish behavior at the dinner table was quite off-putting.
• Stop being so piggish and share the snacks with everyone.
• I can't stand that guy, he's so piggish when it comes to taking all the credit.
• Her greed for power was like a piggish hunger that could never be satisfied.

noun excessive self-esteem or exaggerated dignity; pretentiousness

• The speaker's pomposity was evident in the way he delivered his speech.
• His pomposity is getting on everyone's nerves.
• That guy's pomposity is off the charts.
• The pomposity of the old mansion gave it an air of grandeur.

adjective characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance

• The professor's pompous attitude towards his students made it difficult for them to approach him.
• Don't be so pompous just because you got a promotion at work.
• She thinks she's all that, walking around with that pompous air about her.
• The pompous clouds in the sky seemed to look down on the earth below.

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.

noun a person who is regarded as weak or contemptible, especially one who cries or complains in a feeble way

• The sniveler complained about every little inconvenience during the meeting.
• I can't stand that sniveler who is always whining about everything.
• Why is that sniveler always being such a crybaby?
• The sniveler's constant complaints were like nails on a chalkboard to everyone around them.

adjective an adjective that describes someone who is arrogant or haughty

• The toplofty aristocrat looked down upon the commoners with disdain.
• She always acts so toplofty, like she's better than everyone else.
• Don't be so toplofty, nobody likes a snob.
• His toplofty attitude was like a barrier that kept others at a distance.

noun a cruel and oppressive ruler

• The tyrant ruled with an iron fist, suppressing any form of dissent.
• That boss is such a tyrant, always micromanaging everything.
• Don't be a tyrant and hog all the snacks at the party.
• The oppressive heat wave was a tyrant, making it unbearable to be outside for long.

adjective extremely unpleasant; morally bad; wicked

• The judge described the defendant's actions as vile and reprehensible.
• I can't believe he said such vile things to her.
• That movie was so vile, I couldn't even finish watching it.
• His vile attitude poisoned the entire team.