Words To Describe Behavior

adjective having no specific goal or purpose

adverb in a manner lacking direction or purpose

• The aimless wandering of the lost hiker led to their rescue being delayed.
• I spent the whole day feeling aimless and not knowing what to do.
• I was just aimlessly scrolling through social media, not really paying attention to anything.
• His aimless pursuit of happiness left him feeling more lost than ever.

adverb in a manner lacking a clear purpose or direction

• The lost hiker wandered aimlessly through the forest, unsure of which direction to go in.
• I spent the whole day just driving around aimlessly with no destination in mind.
• We were just chillin' and walkin' around aimlessly, not really doing much.
• His thoughts wandered aimlessly, unable to focus on any one thing.

adjective resembling or characteristic of an ape or monkey

• The scientist observed the apish behavior of the primates in the research facility.
• She was making apish faces to entertain her friends.
• Stop acting so apish, you're embarrassing yourself.
• His apish imitation of his boss's mannerisms was both amusing and annoying at the same time.

noun the quality of being loud, obvious, or conspicuous; the state of being blatant

• The blatancy of the corruption within the company was shocking to the shareholders.
• The blatancy of his lies was so obvious that no one believed him.
• The blatancy of her attitude was off the charts.
• The blatancy of the neon lights in the city gave it a vibrant and lively atmosphere.

adjective subject to, led by, or indicative of a sudden, odd notion or unpredictable change; erratic

• The decision-making process of the committee seemed capricious and unpredictable.
• Her mood swings are so capricious, you never know how she'll react.
• The weather in this city is so capricious, it changes every five minutes.
• The stock market can be capricious, causing investors to constantly adjust their strategies.

adjective Churlish is an adjective that describes someone who is rude, ill-mannered, or surly in behavior.

• His churlish behavior at the business meeting was unacceptable.
• Stop being so churlish and just apologize already.
• Don't be such a churl, just chill out.
• The storm's churlish winds battered the coastline relentlessly.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a clod or clodhopper; awkward or uncultured in behavior

• His cloddish behavior at the formal event was quite embarrassing.
• Don't be so cloddish, just use your manners.
• He's acting like a total cloddish jerk.
• Her cloddish way of thinking is holding her back from success.

noun the state of being eccentric

• The eccentricity of the orbit of the comet was measured to be quite high.
• She's known for her eccentricity, always wearing mismatched socks.
• That guy's got some serious eccentricity going on, always doing weird stuff.
• His eccentricity shines through in his unique artwork, unlike anything I've ever seen.

adjective lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

• The feckless employee failed to complete the project on time despite multiple reminders.
• Don't be so feckless with your responsibilities; you need to step up and get the job done.
• She's always been a bit feckless when it comes to keeping track of her belongings.
• His feckless attitude towards life left him feeling lost and directionless.

adjective tending to be troublesome or unruly; quarrelsome

• The fractious debate among the board members lasted for hours.
• The fractious family reunion ended in arguments and hurt feelings.
• The fractious group of friends couldn't agree on where to go for dinner.
• The fractious relationship between the two countries led to increased tensions.

noun a person who is impertinent

adjective not showing proper respect; rude

• It is considered impertinent to ask personal questions in a professional setting.
• I found it impertinent of him to interrupt me while I was speaking.
• She always has something impertinent to say, it's so annoying.
• His impertinent behavior towards authority figures often gets him into trouble.

noun lack of respect; rudeness

adjective impudent (showing a lack of respect; rude)

• His impudence in speaking out of turn during the meeting was quite shocking.
• I can't believe the impudence of that guy asking for a raise after just a month on the job.
• The cashier had the nerve to show impudence when I asked for a refund.
• The impudence of the storm as it tore through the town left a lasting impact on its residents.

adjective subject to or characterized by change or variation; fickle

• Her inconstant behavior made it difficult to predict her actions.
• I can't keep up with his inconstant moods.
• She's so inconstant, always changing her mind.
• The inconstant weather made planning outdoor activities challenging.

adjective having or showing a disposition to avoid exertion; slothful

• The indolent employee was often seen lounging at his desk instead of working.
• My cat is so indolent, she sleeps all day and only gets up to eat.
• I can't stand how indolent my brother is, he never helps out around the house.
• The stagnant pond was a metaphor for the indolent state of the town's economy.

adjective excessive or immoderate in behavior or speech

• The intemperate weather made it difficult to travel safely.
• His intemperate behavior at the party caused quite a scene.
• She's known for her intemperate outbursts when she's upset.
• The intemperate growth of the city was causing strain on the infrastructure.

adjective describes a person or thing that does not act in a responsible manner

• It is considered irresponsible to make decisions without considering the consequences.
• Leaving your car unlocked in this neighborhood is just plain irresponsible.
• Skipping class is so irresponsible, dude.
• Neglecting to take care of your health is like being irresponsible with a precious gift.

adjective lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy

• The lackadaisical approach to project management resulted in missed deadlines.
• Don't be so lackadaisical about studying for your exams.
• Stop being so lackadaisical and get your act together.
• His lackadaisical attitude towards life left him feeling unfulfilled.

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'loutish' describes someone who is uncouth or rude

• His loutish behavior at the dinner party was quite embarrassing.
• Don't invite him over, he can be so loutish sometimes.
• He's such a lout, always acting so loutish.
• His loutish attitude towards the project hindered its progress.

adjective describing someone or something as clumsy, awkward, or dull in movement or behavior

• The lumpish boy struggled to keep up with the rest of the class during the physical education lesson.
• I felt a bit lumpish after eating that huge meal.
• Don't be so lumpish, get up and join the game!
• Her lumpish attitude towards change hindered her progress in the project.

adjective noisy and difficult to control

• The obstreperous behavior of the protesters led to their arrest.
• The obstreperous kids were causing a ruckus in the playground.
• I can't stand that obstreperous guy at the party, he's so annoying.
• The storm outside was obstreperous, with thunder and lightning filling the sky.

adjective showing a lack of friendliness or enthusiasm; reserved

adverb in a manner that shows a lack of friendliness or enthusiasm

• Her offish demeanor made it difficult for others to approach her at the networking event.
• I could tell by his offish attitude that he wasn't in the mood to talk.
• She was acting all offish when I asked her about the party.
• The dark clouds looming overhead gave the sky an offish appearance.

adjective having or showing an irritable disposition

• The peevish customer complained about the slow service at the restaurant.
• She's always so peevish in the mornings before she's had her coffee.
• Why are you being so peevish about it? Chill out.
• His peevish attitude was like a dark cloud hanging over the party.

noun a person who behaves in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable

adjective showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable

• His perverse actions were deemed unacceptable by the committee.
• She has a perverse sense of humor that always makes us laugh.
• That movie was so perverse, I couldn't even finish watching it.
• The perverse nature of the situation made it difficult to find a solution.

adjective having the quality of being overly proper or precise; self-righteously moralistic

• Her priggish attitude towards proper etiquette made her stand out at the formal dinner party.
• He can be a bit priggish when it comes to his taste in music, always criticizing others' choices.
• Don't be so priggish, just relax and have a good time at the party.
• His priggish nature towards change hindered his ability to adapt to new situations.

noun a rowdy person

adjective noisy, boisterous, and unruly in behavior

• The rowdy behavior of the crowd led to several arrests.
• The rowdy group of friends were causing a scene at the party.
• The rowdy bunch were getting lit at the concert.
• The storm outside was so rowdy, it sounded like a pack of wild animals.

adjective excessively indulging in one's own desires, especially in regards to pleasure or luxury

• The author's writing style was criticized for being too self-indulgent.
• She always posts self-indulgent selfies on social media.
• Stop being so self-indulgent and think about others for a change.
• His self-indulgent behavior was like a black hole, sucking in all attention around him.

adjective Shameless is an adjective that describes someone who feels no shame or embarrassment about their actions, even when they are morally wrong or socially unacceptable.

• The politician's shameless behavior was widely criticized by the public.
• She made a shameless attempt to cut in line at the grocery store.
• He's such a shameless flirt, always hitting on every girl he meets.
• The company's shameless disregard for environmental regulations is causing harm to the ecosystem.

adjective easily annoyed or irritated; short-tempered

• The supervisor's snippy response to the employee's question was unwarranted.
• She can be a bit snippy when she's stressed out.
• Don't get snippy with me, I'm just trying to help.
• The tension in the room was so thick you could cut it with a snippy remark.

noun a complaint uttered in a whining or tearful way

verb to cry and sniffle in a feeble or fretful way

• She couldn't help but snivel as she recounted the tragic events of the past week.
• Stop your sniveling and just deal with the situation like an adult.
• I can't stand it when people snivel about every little thing.
• The old house seemed to snivel in the cold wind, its creaks and groans like quiet sobs.

adjective showing disapproval or contempt towards others, often due to a sense of superiority

• The snooty aristocrat looked down upon anyone who was not of noble birth.
• I can't stand that snooty waiter at the fancy restaurant.
• She acts so snooty, like she's better than everyone else.
• The snooty cat turned up its nose at the cheap cat food.

adjective an adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'snotty' describes someone who is arrogant or unpleasant in behavior.

• The snotty attitude of the customer made it difficult for the salesperson to assist them.
• She always acts so snotty when she's around people she thinks are beneath her.
• I can't stand that snotty girl who is always bragging about her designer clothes.
• His snotty remarks left a bad taste in everyone's mouth during the meeting.

adverb in a serious, solemn, or restrained manner

• He spoke soberly about the impact of climate change on the economy.
• She looked at him soberly and nodded in agreement.
• I told him soberly that he needed to get his act together.
• The artist approached his work soberly, carefully considering each brushstroke.

adjective acting or done without forethought; occurring or produced without human labor; happening or arising without apparent external cause; self-generated

• The artist's spontaneous brush strokes captured the essence of the scene perfectly.
• We had a spontaneous picnic in the park yesterday, it was so much fun!
• I love when we have those spontaneous hangouts, they're always a blast.
• His speech was so spontaneous, it felt like he was speaking straight from the heart.

adjective eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant

• The truculent customer demanded to speak to the manager immediately.
• She has a truculent attitude whenever someone disagrees with her.
• The truculent guy at the bar started a fight for no reason.
• The storm clouds gathered in a truculent manner, signaling an impending downpour.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'uncooperative' describes someone who is not willing to cooperate or work together

• The uncooperative witness refused to answer any questions during the interrogation.
• My little brother can be so uncooperative when it comes to doing his homework.
• The customer was being super uncooperative, so I had to call my manager for help.
• The gears of progress were grinding to a halt due to the uncooperative nature of the different departments.

noun a person, especially a woman, who is sexually immodest or promiscuous

adjective deliberate and unprovoked, excessive or unrestrained, sexually immodest or promiscuous

• The wanton destruction of public property will not be tolerated.
• She was accused of engaging in wanton behavior at the party.
• Stop being so wanton and reckless with your decisions.
• His wanton disregard for the rules eventually caught up with him.

noun the quality or state of being fractious; unruliness or quarrelsomeness

• The fractiousness among the board members hindered any progress in the meeting.
• The fractiousness between the siblings made family gatherings unbearable.
• The fractiousness at the concert turned into a full-blown brawl.
• The fractiousness of the storm caused widespread damage throughout the town.

adjective not serious or lacking seriousness; not showing serious intent or concern

• His unserious attitude towards work is affecting the productivity of the team.
• Stop being so unserious all the time and focus on what needs to be done.
• She's always acting unserious, it's starting to annoy me.
• His unserious approach to life is like walking a tightrope without a safety net.

adjective describing someone who lacks good manners or behaves rudely

• The guest was quite bad-mannered, speaking loudly during the formal dinner.
• I can't stand hanging out with that bad-mannered guy, he's always interrupting people.
• She's so bad-mannered, always cutting in line like she owns the place.
• His bad-mannered behavior left a sour taste in everyone's mouth.

adjective describes someone who is forgetful or preoccupied, often to the point of being unaware of their surroundings

• The absentminded professor forgot to attend the faculty meeting.
• She's so absentminded, she always misplaces her keys.
• My friend is super absentminded, she's always in her own world.
• His absentmindedness was like a cloud that followed him everywhere he went.

adverb in a way that shows a lack of attention or awareness

• She absent-mindedly left her phone on the kitchen counter.
• He was absent-mindedly tapping his pencil on the desk during the meeting.
• I was so tired that I absent-mindedly put my shoes on the wrong feet.
• The artist absent-mindedly painted swirls of color on the canvas, lost in thought.