B116 words · Intermediate

Describing Qualities vocabulary — B1

Vocabulary for describing how easy, difficult or trustworthy something or someone is — straightforward, effortless, achievable and reliable — grading a task from painless to demanding.

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demanding
/dɪˈmændɪŋ/
Another word for hard — needing a lot of time and effort to do well.
Example: This job is really demanding — I'm exhausted every evening.
straightforward
/ˈstreɪtˈfɔrwərd/
The opposite of complicated — clear and easy to follow.
Example: The instructions were straightforward, and we finished in ten minutes.
complex
/ˈkɑmplɛks/
The opposite of basic — made up of many connected parts that are hard to separate.
Example: The plot of the movie was too complex to follow.
effortless
/ˈɛfərtləs/
The opposite of demanding — done easily, without needing much effort.
Example: She made the dance routine look completely effortless.
advanced
/ədˈvænst/
Another word for difficult — needing a lot of previous knowledge or skill.
Example: You'll need real experience before taking the advanced course.
workable
/ˈwɜrkəbəl/
Another word for practical — a plan or an idea that could really work.
Example: After some changes, the proposal became workable.
solvable
/ˈsɑlvəbəl/
The opposite of impossible — able to be solved or worked out.
Example: With more data, the puzzle became solvable.
hard
/hɑrd/
The opposite of easy — needing a lot of skill, effort or thought to do.
Example: Chemistry is a really hard subject for me.
painless
/ˈpeɪnləs/
Another word for effortless — used when a task turns out to be surprisingly easy.
Example: Thanks to the new software, filing taxes was painless this year.
achievable
/əˈtʃivəbəl/
Another word for possible — a goal or target you could realistically reach.
Example: With more time, the deadline seems achievable.
careless
/ˈkɛrləs/
Another word for not paying attention — leading to mistakes that could have been avoided.
Example: He made a careless mistake and forgot to lock the door.
curious
/ˈkjʊriəs/
Another word for interested — always wanting to learn or find out more.
Example: The curious child kept asking why the sky is blue.
selfish
/ˈsɛlfɪʃ/
The opposite of generous — thinking only about what you want, not what others need.
Example: It was pretty selfish of him to eat the last slice without asking.
strict
/strɪkt/
The opposite of easy-going — having firm rules that must be obeyed.
Example: Our teacher is quite strict about being on time.
dishonest
/dɪˈsɑnəst/
The opposite of truthful — willing to lie, cheat or deceive people.
Example: He was dishonest about how much the repairs actually cost.
reliable
/rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
Another word for dependable — able to be trusted to do what you say.
Example: He's always been a reliable friend.