Positive characteristics

capable able to cope with difficult situations, able to do things very well or skilfully She's a very capable pilot. You always feel safe when she's in charge. cooperative willing to help or do what people ask, ready to work together with someone (rather than against them) This project will only be successful if everyone is cooperative. We need team-players not people who are only interested in getting ahead by themselves. protective able to keep people safe from injury, damage or loss She's a very protective mother. She won't let anyone hurt her children. reflective thinking carefully and quietly After the judge spoke, the criminal sat in a quiet, reflective silence. instinctive reacting or behaving without having to think or learn about it He's got instinctive reactions on the football pitch. He doesn't even seem to see the ball, yet he connects with it every time. mature behaving like an adult, in a way that shows you are well developed emotionally I know you didn't win. But you need to take it like a grown-up. Crying isn't very mature, is it? upbeat having hopeful, happy feelings Despite the bad economic news, the prime minister remained upbeat about the new policies. witty able to use words in a clever and funny way She's very witty. She always makes us laugh with her funny comments.

Negative characteristics

head-strong determined to do what you want to do, even if other people advise you not to Jack is head-strong. Even though he knows it makes Tim angry if he's late, he still shows up late for work. domineering having a strong tendency to control other people without considering their feelings He's so domineering. He always has to get his own way no matter what the rest of us want to do. gullible ready to believe anything that people tell you, even if it seems obvious to other people that it's not true She's so gullible. Even though it seemed obvious it was just a spam email, she actually believed they were going to send her a million dollars! thick-skinned not easily upset or concerned by negative things people say about you I tried to give them the hint that it was time to leave. But they were so thick-skinned about it. They were the last ones to leave at two in the morning!