Please scroll down for a complete list of adjectives to describe personality and their synonyms.
In addition to the crossword below, you will also find a multiple-choice exercise at the bottom of this page.
| ADJECTIVE | SYNONYM |
| Wry | Ironic, Sardonic, Dry, Snide, Sarcastic |
| Audacious | Bold, Brave, Daring |
| Gregarious | Sociable, Outgoing, Friendly |
| Prudent | Cautious, Wary, Careful |
| Ambivalent | Indecisive, Undecided, Torn |
| Sardonic | Cynical, Sarcastic, Mordant |
| Unorthodox | Unconventional, Nontraditional, Innovative |
| Meticulous | Thorough, Painstaking, Diligent, Exacting |
| Apathetic | Indifferent, Uninterested, Passive |
| Obdurate | Stubborn, Inflexible, Unyielding |
| Indulgent | Lavish, Extravagant, Decadent, Over-tolerant |
| Mercurial | Erratic, Unpredictable, Capricious, Fickle |
| Uncouth | Crude, Rude, Vulgar |
| Intrepid | Fearless, Undaunted, Bold, Courageous |
| Itinerant | Nomadic, Wandering, Roaming |
| Unflappable | Calm, Composed, Collected |
| Flamboyant | Showy, Ostentatious, Bold |
| Placid | Calm, Serene, Tranquil |
| Intemperate | Excessive, Unrestrained, Uncontrolled |
| Pompous | Arrogant, Self-important, Pretentious |
| Skeptical | Doubtful, Cynical, Suspicious |
| Spartan | Austere, Simple, Minimalist |
| Impecunious | Poor, Penniless, Broke |
| Jocular | Humorous, Witty, Playful |
| Maudlin | Sentimental, Emotional, Tearful |
| Quixotic | Idealistic, Unrealistic, Impractical |
| Eccentric | Unconventional, Quirky, Odd |
| Reticent | Reserved, Quiet, Shy |
| Resilient | Strong, Tough, Enduring |
| Despondent | Hopeless, Depressed, Dejected |
| Implacable | Unforgiving, Relentless, Unyielding, Ruthless |
| Abstemious | Moderate, Temperate, Self-restrained, Sober |
| Implacable | Unforgiving, Relentless, Unyielding, Ruthless |
| Inexorable | Inevitable, Unstoppable, Inflexible, Unbending |
| Incoherent | Illogical, Confused, Disorganized, Rambling |
| Irreverent | Disrespectful, Impious, Unreverent, Profane |
| Magnanimous | Generous, Noble, Forgiving, Benevolent |
| Pragmatic | Practical, Realistic, Utilitarian |
| Presumptuous | Arrogant, Brazen, overbearing, impertinent |
| Recalcitrant | Defiant, Obstinate, Stubborn,Obdurate |
| Affable | Gregarious, Amiable, Genial, Agreaeable |
| Altruistic | Selfless, Charitable, Philanthropic |
| Morose | Gloomy, Sullen, Melancholic, Despondent |
| Diffident | Self-doubting, self-effacing, hesitant |
| Aloof | Detached, Reserved, Unapproachable |
| Enigmatic | Inscrutable,Mysterious, Baffling |
| Credulous | Naive, Gullible, Unwary |
| Autonomous | Independent, Self-governing, Self-reliant |
| Uncouth | Boorish, Crass, Vulgar, Crude |
| Nonchalant | Indifferent, dispassionate, Unmoved |
| Obsequious | sycophantic, ingratiating, fawning, servile |
| Tenacious | persistent, immovable, dogged |
| Dexterous | Adroit, Deft, Adept, Skillful |
| Callous | insensitive, heartless |
| Nefarious | Villanous, Abominable, Evil |
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUIZ