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Describing People vocabulary — C1

Describing People vocabulary for fixing a face and a character in one line, including complexion, haggard and unkempt, plus tactful and pragmatic.

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immaculate
/ˌɪˈmækjulɪt/
Perfectly clean and tidy, with absolutely nothing out of place.
Example: His shirt's still immaculate at the end of a long day.
complexion
/kəmˈplɛkʃən/
The natural colour and condition of the skin on a person's face.
Example: Cold weather always affects her complexion.
resemblance
/rɪˈzɛmbləns/
The fact of looking noticeably similar to another person.
Example: There is a strong resemblance between the two brothers.
gaunt
/ɡɔnt/
Very thin in the face, often because of illness, hunger or exhaustion.
Example: After weeks in hospital, his face looked gaunt and pale.
haggard
/ˈhæɡərd/
Looking tired and worried, usually after a lack of sleep or a difficult time.
Example: She looked haggard after three nights without sleep.
statuesque
/ˌstætʃuˈɛsk/
Tall, elegant and impressive in the way you stand or move, like a statue.
Example: She walked into the room, tall and statuesque.
angular
/ˈæŋɡjələr/
Having a thin body or face with sharp, bony lines rather than soft curves.
Example: The model had an angular face with high cheekbones.
striking
/ˈstraɪkɪŋ/
Very noticeable or impressive to look at.
Example: She had striking green eyes that people always remembered.
unkempt
/ənˈkɛmpt/
Not neat or tidy, especially describing hair or clothes.
Example: His hair was unkempt after days of camping.
chiseled
/ˈtʃɪzəld/
Having strong, clear facial features, as if carefully shaped.
Example: The actor was known for his chiseled jawline.
conscientious
/ˌkɑnʃiˈɛnʃəs/
Careful to do every duty properly because you feel responsible for it.
Example: She's so conscientious that she checks every figure twice.
meticulous
/məˈtɪkjələs/
Paying extreme attention to tiny details so that nothing is ever wrong.
Example: He's meticulous about putting every tool back in place.
tactful
/ˈtæktfəl/
Careful not to say the things that would upset or embarrass other people.
Example: She's tactful enough to steer the conversation somewhere else.
condescending
/ˌkɑndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/
Speaking or behaving as if you believe other people are less clever than you.
Example: I can't stand his condescending tone in meetings.
pragmatic
/præɡˈmætɪk/
Dealing with problems in a sensible, practical way rather than following fixed ideas.
Example: She took a pragmatic approach to solving the budget problem.
temperamental
/ˌtɛmprəˈmɛntəl/
Having moods that change suddenly and unpredictably.
Example: The chef was known for being temperamental in the kitchen.
resilient
/rɪˈzɪljənt/
Able to recover quickly from difficulties or setbacks.
Example: She's remarkably resilient and bounced back after the failure.
candid
/ˈkændəd/
Honest and direct, even about things that might be uncomfortable to hear.
Example: He gave a candid account of his mistakes.
altruistic
/ˌɔltruˈɪstɪk/
Caring about the wellbeing of others more than your own.
Example: Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer every weekend.
introverted
/ˈɪntroʊˌvɜrtɪd/
Preferring quiet time alone rather than being around lots of people.
Example: He's fairly introverted and finds parties tiring.