Negative Adjectives to Describe a Person
Browse negative adjectives to describe a person, with compact links to individual adjective meanings.
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Adjective list
- abashed
- abrasive
- abrupt
- absent-minded
- abusive
- accusatory
- aching
- acquisitive
- acrimonious
- addicted
- addled
- adrift
- affected
- afraid
- aggressive
- aggrieved
- aghast
- agitated
- agonised
- ailing
- aimless
- alarmist
- alienated
- aloof
- anemic
- angered
- angry
- annoyed
- annoying
- antagonistic
- anxious
- apathetic
- apprehensive
- arbitrary-minded
- argumentative
- arrogant
- ashamed
- ashen
- attacking
- authoritarian
- autocratic
- avaricious
- avenging
- awkward
- babyish
- backhanded
- backward
- bad
- bad-mannered
- bad-tempered
- badly-behaved
- baffled
- baleful
- ballistic
- bankrupt
- barbaric
- barbarous
- barbed
- baseborn
- battle-scarred
- batty
- beastlike
- beastly
- beaten
- bedraggled
- bedridden
- befuddled
- belittling
- bellicose
- belligerent
- bereaved
- berserk
- besieged
- bewildered
- biased
- bigoted
- bilious
- biting
- bitter
- blameworthy
- bland
- blatant
- bleary
- blinkered
- blithering
- bloodless
- bloodshot
- blustery
- boastful
- boiling
- bolshie
- bombastic
- boneheaded
- bonkers
- bony
- boorish
- bored
- boring
- bossy
- bragging
- brainless
- brash
- brassy
- brazen
- bristly
- brittle
- broken
- brooding
- bruised
- brusque
- bullying
- bumbling
- callous
- cantankerous
- capricious
- captive
- careless
- catty
- caustic
- cheap
- childish
- claustrophobic
- clingy
- closed-minded
- clueless
- clumsy
- coarse
- cold
- cold-hearted
- combative
- complacent
- compulsive
- conceited
- condescending
- confusing
- conniving
- contagious
- contentious
- contrary
- controlling
- corrupt
- cowardly
- cranky
- creepy
- crestfallen
- critical
- crooked
- cross
- crude
- cunning
- curt
- cynical
- decadent
- deceitful
- deceptive
- decrepit
- defeated
- degenerate
- delinquent
- delirious
- demanding
- dense
- depressed
- deprived
- deranged
- desperate
- despicable
- destructive
- devastated
- devious
- diabolical
- dirty
- disadvantaged
- disaffected
- disagreeable
- disappointed
- disapproving
- discontented
- discouraged
- discourteous
- disgraceful
- disgruntled
- disgusted
- dishonest
- dishonorable
- disillusioned
- disingenuous
- disloyal
- dismissive
- disobedient
- disorderly
- disorganized
- disoriented
- displeased
- disreputable
- disrespectful
- disruptive
- dissatisfied
- dissolute
- distracted
- distraught
- distressed
- distrustful
- divisive
- dizzy
- dogmatic
- doubtful
- dowdy
- downcast
- downhearted
- drowsy
- drunk
- dubious
- dull
- dumb
- dumpy
- dysfunctional
- egocentric
- egoistic
- egotistical
- emaciated
- embarrassed
- embattled
- embittered
- emotionless
- enraged
- enslaved
- entitled
- envious
- erratic
- estranged
- evasive
- evil
- exasperated
- exhausted
- exhibitionist
- expendable
- exploitative
- explosive
- exposed
- expressionless
- extravagant
- extremist
- facetious
- fainthearted
- faithless
- fake
- false
- faltering
- famished
- fanatical
- fatigued
- fearful
- fearsome
- feeble
- feigned
- feral
- ferocious
- fickle
- filthy
- finicky
- flabby
- flaky
- flawed
- flighty
- flustered
- foolhardy
- foolish
- forgetful
- forgettable
- forlorn
- foul
- fragile
- frail
- frantic
- fraudulent
- freakish
- fretful
- frightened
- frigid
- frivolous
- frosty
- frustrated
- furious
- furtive
- fussy
- Gangling
- Gangly
- Garrulous
- Gaunt
- Gawky
- Ghoulish
- Glib
- Gloomy
- Glum
- Gluttonous
- Goalless
- Goatish
- Gossipy
- Graceless
- Grandiloquent
- Grandiose
- Grave
- Greedy
- Grief-Stricken
- Grieving
- Grim
- Groggy
- Grouchy
- Grubby
- Gruff
- Grumpy
- Guilt-Ridden
- Guilty
- Gullible
- Gushy
- Gutted
- Haggard
- Halfhearted
- Halting
- Ham-fisted
- Hammered
- Hangdog
- Hapless
- Haranguing
- hard-hearted
- Hardhearted
- Harebrained
- Harried
- Harried-looking
- Harsh
- Hasty
- Hateful
- Haughty
- Haunted
- Hawkish
- Headachy
- Headstrong
- Heartless
- Heavy-handed
- Heavyhearted
- Hedonistic
- Heedless
- Helpless
- Helpless-looking
- Hesitant
- Hesitating
- Hidebound
- Hifalutin
- Highfalutin
- Histrionic
- Hoarse
- Hollow-eyed
- Homeless
- Homesick
- Hopeless
- Horrified
- Hostile
- Hot-blooded
- Hot-tempered
- Hotheaded
- Housebound
- Humorless
- Hunted
- Hurt-looking
- Hurtful
- Hyperactive
- Hyperbolic
- Hypercritical
- Hypersensitive
- Hypocritical
- Hypothermic
- Hysterical
- Icy
- Idle
- Ignoble
- Ignorant
- Ill
- Ill-bred
- Ill-mannered
- Ill-tempered
- Illiberal
- Illiterate
- Immature
- Immoderate
- Immodest
- Immoral
- Impatient
- Imperious
- Impersonal
- Impertinent
- Impetuous
- Impious
- Impractical
- Improper
- Impulsive
- Inactive
- Inadequate
- Inane
- Inappropriate
- Inarticulate
- Inattentive
- Incapable
- Incautious
- Incoherent
- Incompetent
- Inconsiderate
- Inconsistent
- Indecent
- Indecisive
- Indelicate
- Indignant
- Indiscreet
- Inefficient
- Inept
- Inexperienced
- Inexpressive
- Inferior
- Inhibited
- Injured
- Insane
- Insatiable
- Insecure
- Insensible
- Insensitive
- Insincere
- Insolent
- Insular
- Insulting
- Intimidating
- Intolerant
- Irate
- Irrational
- Irresolute
- Irresponsible
- Irritable
- Irritated
- Irritating
- Isolated
- klutzy
- knee-jerk
- know-it-all
- knuckle-dragging
- knuckleheaded
- lachrymose
- lamentable
- lascivious
- laughable
- lawless
- lazy
- lecherous
- litigious
- livid
- loathsome
- lonely
- lonely-looking
- lonesome
- loutish
- lovelorn
- low-spirited
- ludicrous
- lugubrious
- lukewarm
- lukewarm-hearted
- lunatic
- lustful
- Machiavellian
- macho
- mad
- maddening
- maladjusted
- maladroit
- malevolent
- malicious
- manipulative
- mannered
- mean
- meddlesome
- mediocre
- melancholic
- mercenary
- merciless
- militant
- mindless
- miserable
- miserly
- mistaken
- monstrous
- moody
- mournful
- mushy
- naive
- narcissistic
- narrow-minded
- nasty
- naughty
- nauseating
- needy
- negative
- neglectful
- negligent
- nervous
- neurotic
- nitpicky
- no-good
- noncommittal
- nonplussed
- nosey
- nosy
- notorious
- numb
- oafish
- objectionable
- oblivious
- obnoxious
- obscene
- obsessed
- obsessive
- obstinate
- obstreperous
- obstructive
- obtuse
- odious
- offended
- offensive
- officious
- one-sided
- opinionated
- opportunistic
- ornery
- ostentatious
- outcast
- outlandish
- outraged
- outrageous
- overactive
- overambitious
- overbearing
- overblown
- overbold
- overcautious
- overconfident
- overdependent
- overdramatic
- overeager
- overemotional
- overenthusiastic
- overextended
- overfriendly
- overheated
- overhyped
- overloaded
- overly-sensitive
- overprotective
- overrated
- overreaching
- oversensitive
- oversimplified
- overstated
- overtired
- overwhelmed
- overwhelming
- overworked
- overwrought
- overzealous
- painful
- panicked
- paranoid
- parasitic
- parochial
- partial
- partisan
- passive
- pathetic
- pathological
- pedantic
- peevish
- perfidious
- perfunctory
- perplexed
- pessimistic
- petty
- pitiful
- plaintive
- pointless
- pompous
- possessive
- power-hungry
- powerless
- pressure-filled
- presumptuous
- prickly
- problematic
- provincial
- pugnacious
- punishable
- pushy
- puzzled
- quack
- quaking
- quarrelsome
- quavering
- queasy
- querulous
- question-resistant
- questionable
- quibbling
- quick-tempered
- quivering
- quixote-like
- quixotic
- rabid
- racist
- raging
- rake-thin
- rambling
- rambunctious
- rancorous
- rapacious
- rash
- rattled
- raucous
- ravenous
- rebellious
- recalcitrant
- reckless
- red-faced
- regretful
- regrettable
- reluctant
- repressed
- reproachful
- repugnant
- resentful
- restless
- ridiculous
- rigid
- riotous
- risky
- rogue
- rootless
- roundabout
- rude
- run-down
- run-of-the-mill
- rusty
- ruthless
- sanctimonious
- sarcastic
- sardonic
- scornful
- secretive
- self-centred
- self-serving
- selfish
- shameless
- silly
- smug
- sneaky
- sneering
- snide
- snobbish
- sordid
- spineless
- spiteful
- stern
- sticky-fingered
- stingy
- stone-hearted
- stubborn
- sulky
- suspicious
- sycophantic
- tactless
- talentless
- tardy
- tear-stained
- tearful
- teary
- temperamental
- tempestuous
- tense
- tension-filled
- tepid
- terrible
- terrified
- terrifying
- testy
- thankless
- thin-skinned
- thoughtless
- thunderstruck
- tight-fisted
- timid
- tokenistic
- tone-deaf
- tormented
- tortured
- touchy
- toxic
- tragic
- traitorous
- traumatic
- treacherous
- tremulous
- tricksy
- trigger-happy
- troubled
- troublesome
- try-hard
- tumultuous
- twisted
- tyrannical
- ugly
- ulterior
- unable
- unacceptable
- unaccountable
- unadventurous
- unambitious
- unamused
- unappreciated
- unapproachable
- unattractive
- unaware
- unbalanced
- unbecoming
- uncaring
- uncivil
- uncivilized
- uncommunicative
- unconscious
- uncooperative
- uncoordinated
- uncouth
- uncritical
- undependable
- underappreciated
- underestimated
- underhand
- underhanded
- undeserved
- undesirable
- undignified
- undisciplined
- undue
- uneasy
- uneducated
- unfair
- unfaithful
- unfavourable
- unfeeling
- unfit
- unforgivable
- unforgiving
- unfortunate
- unfounded
- unfriendly
- unfulfilled
- ungainly
- ungenerous
- ungraceful
- ungracious
- ungrateful
- unhappy
- unhelpful
- unimaginative
- unimpressed
- unimpressive
- uninformed
- uninterested
- unjust
- unkempt
- unkind
- unnatural
- unnecessary
- unnerving
- unpleasant
- unprepared
- unprincipled
- unprofessional
- unrealistic
- unreliable
- unremarkable
- unrepentant
- unruly
- unsatisfactory
- unsatisfied
- unsavory
- unsavoury
- unsightly
- unskilled
- unsophisticated
- unspeakable
- unstable
- unsuitable
- unsure
- unsuspecting
- unthinkable
- untrained