Negative Traits And Behaviors

noun a person who prevents others from using something that they do not need or want for themselves

• The farmer scolded his dog for behaving like a dog in the manger, not allowing the other animals to eat.
• Stop being a dog in the manger and share your toys with your little sister.
• Don't be a dog in the manger and hog all the snacks at the party.
• She's like a dog in the manger, always preventing others from enjoying what she doesn't want.

verb to assert one's will over others in an arrogant way

• The CEO was known to domineer over his employees, often micromanaging every aspect of their work.
• My older brother always tries to domineer over our family gatherings, insisting on controlling everything.
• Don't let him domineer the conversation, we all want a chance to speak.
• The storm clouds seemed to domineer over the horizon, signaling an impending downpour.

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun; in this case, 'menacing' describes something that is threatening or suggesting danger

• The menacing storm clouds loomed overhead, threatening to unleash a downpour at any moment.
• I saw a menacing looking guy hanging around the corner.
• That dude had a real menacing vibe about him.
• The silence in the room was so thick and menacing, you could cut it with a knife.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'ungracious' describes someone who is rude, impolite, or lacking in manners.

• His ungracious behavior at the dinner party was quite off-putting.
• She gave an ungracious response when asked to help with the project.
• Don't be so ungracious about it, just give it a try.
• The storm's ungracious arrival caught everyone by surprise.

adjective describing someone or something that is not easy to like or is unpleasant

• The protagonist of the novel was portrayed as unlikable due to his selfish actions.
• I find her unlikable because she never listens to anyone else's opinions.
• That guy is so unlikable, he always ruins the mood at parties.
• His unlikable personality was like a dark cloud hanging over the group.