abenteuerlustig = adventurous

abergläubisch = superstitious

abhängig (von + DAT.) = dependant (on)

abweisend = unfriendly

aggressiv = aggressive

ahnungslos = clueless, innocent

aktiv = active

altmodisch = old-fashioned

ängstlich = anxious

anpassungsfähig = adaptable

anständig = decent, moral

ärgerlich = annoyed, irritated

arrogant = arrogant

ätzend (slang) = very irritating

aufgeklärt = enlightened, well-informed

aufgeregt = upset, excited

aufgeschlossen = open, open-minded

aufrichtig = sincere, honest

ausgeflippt = crazy, flipped-out

ausgeglichen = well-balanced, stable

befangen = shy, timid

begabt = talented, gifted

begeistert = excited, enthusiastic

behämmert (slang) = crazy, mad

beharrlich = persevering, persistent; dogged

behilflich = helpful

bekannt/berühmt = well-known/famous

bekloppt (slang) = crazy, loopy, mad, zany

beliebt/populär = popular

bescheiden = modest, humble, self-effacing

bescheuert (slang) = demented, crazy

besitzergreifend = possessive

bezaubernd = spellbinding, fascinating

blöd = silly, ignorant, stupid

böse = spiteful, evil, angry

boshaft = mean, spiteful

brav = well-behaved, good

chaotisch = chaotic, disorganised

charmant = charming

cool (slang) = cool

dankbar = thankful, grateful

dumm/doof = dumb

egozentrisch = self-centred

ehrgeizig = ambitious

ehrlich = honest

eifersüchtig = jealous

eigennützig = selfish

einfach = simple, plain, simply

eingebildet = conceited, arrogant, smug, vain

einmalig = unique, matchless

einsam = lonely, lonesome

eitel = vain

ekelhaft = very mean, detestable

eklig = gross, disgusting

elegant = elegant, classy

empfindlich (gegen + ACC.) = touchy, sensitive (to)

empfindsam = sensitive, feeling

energisch = energetic; assertive

engagiert = committed, dedicated

engstirnig = narrow-minded

erfolgreich = successful

ernst = serious

erstklassig = first-class

fair = fair

fantastisch = fantastic

faszinierend = fascinating

faul = lazy

feige = cowardly, fainthearted

fein = fine, refined

fest = firm, unchanging, solid
(eg ein fester Freund)

fit = fit, feeling good

fleißig = hard-working, industrious

fortschrittlich = progressive, progress-minded

frech = saucy, cheeky

freundlich = kind, friendly

froh = happy

fröhlich = cheerful, merry

fürsorglich = thoughtful, considerate

gastfreundlich = hospitable, generous

gebildet = educated, cultured; well informed

geduldig = patient

gefährlich = dangerous

gefühlvoll = full-of-feeling, sentimental

geistreich = witty, brilliant

geizig = stingy, cheap, tight

gemein = rude, low, ignorant

gemütlich = pleasant

genial = brilliant, genius

gerecht = just; fair; impartial

geschätzt = valued, dear, appreciated

gescheit = clever, skillful

geschickt (in + DAT.) or (zu + DAT.) = skillful, clever (at)

geschlossen = closed, reserved

gesprächig = chatty, talkative

geschwätzig = chatty, talkative

gesellig = sociable

gesund = healthy

gewissenhaft = conscientious

gierig = greedy

glaubwürdig = reliable, trustworthy

gleichgültig = apathetic (towards); unconcerned (about), indifferent (to >> DAT., or gegen + ACC.)

glücklich = happy, lucky

grob = coarse, rude

großzügig = generous

gut = good

gut angezogen = well-dressed

gut gelaunt = in a good mood, good-humoured

gut informiert (über + ACC.) = well informed (on)

gutmütig = good-natured

halb so... wie... = half as ...as...

halsstarrig = stubborn

hart = hard

hartnäckig = hard-headed, stubborn

häuslich = domestic, home-loving

heiter = cheerful

hell = bright, clear-headed

hemmungslos = uninhibited, unworried

herrlich = wonderful, magnificent

herzlos = heartless

hilfreich = helpful

hilfsbereit = cooperative, helpful

hinterlistig = deceitful, tricky

hochmütig = haughty, proud

hochnäsig = snobby, stuck-up

höflich = polite

hungrig = hungry

idealistisch = idealistic

impulsiv = impulsive

intellektuell = intellectual

intelligent = smart, intelligent

interessant = interesting

interessiert (an + DAT.) = interested (in)

vielseitig interessiert = being interested in many things

intolerant (gegen + ACC.) = intolerant (of)

jähzornig = irascible, in a bad temper

jung = young

kalt = cold, unfriendly

kinderlieb = fond of children

kindisch = childish, puerile, silly

kindlich = like a child, childlike

klasse/toll/super/spitze = great, super, terrific

kleinlich = petty, nitpicking, fussy

klug = clever, intelligent; smart

komisch = strange, funny, weird

kompliziert = complicated

konsequent = consistent

konservativ = conservative

kontaktfreudig = outgoing

kreativ = creative

kritisch = critical

labil = unstable, moody

langsam = slow

langweilig = boring

lässig = easy-going, laid-back

launisch = moody, ill-tempered

laut = loud

lebhaft = lively, active; cheerful

leichtsinnig = shallow; careless, reckless

leidenschaftlich = passionate, serious; enthusiastic

leise = quiet, soft

lernbegierig = eager to learn, studious

liberal = liberal, tolerant

lieb = dear, nice, kind, pleasant

liebenswürdig = kind, pleasant, genial

lustig = funny (witty, humorous)

melancholisch = melancholy, pensive

merkwürdig = unusual, strange

miserabel = miserable

misstrauisch = mistrustful, wary

mitfühlend = sympathetic

modern = modern

modisch = fashionable, stylish

moralisch = moral

munter = alert, lively, upbeat

musikalisch = musical

mutig = courageous, gutsy; daring

nachlässig = careless, slack, sloppy

naturverbunden = close to nature, fond of being outdoors

natürlich = natural, genuine

neidisch = envious

nervös = nervous

nett = nice

neugierig = curious

niedergeschlagen = depressed

niedlich = cute

normal = normal

oberflächlich = superficial, shallow

offen = open

optimistisch = optimistic

ordentlich = tidy, neat, orderly

parteiisch (für + ACC.) = partial (to)

parteiisch (gegen + ACC.) = biased, prejudiced (against)

passiv = passive

pessimistisch = pessimistic

pflichtbewusst = dutiful, conscientious

phlegmatisch = phlegmatic, calm, unemotional

pingelig = fussy, finicky

praktisch = practical

pünktlich = punctual, on time

radikal = radical, revolutionary

raffiniert = refined, elegant

rauh = rough

rebellisch = rebellious

rechthaberisch = dogmatic, know-all, always must be right

redlich = honest, sincere, has integrity

reich = rich

reif = mature

religiös = religious

richtig = correct, proper, downright

romantisch = romantic

rücksichtslos = inconsiderate, careless

rücksichtsvoll = considerate

ruhig = calm, placid, laid-back

sarkastisch = sarcastic

sauber = clean

sauer = angry, sour, cross

schick = chic, stylish

schlampig = messy, dirty

schlau = clever, tricky

schlecht = bad

schlecht gelaunt = in a bad mood, bad-humoured

schmutzig = dirty, not clean

schnell = fast

schweigsam = uncommunicative, reserved, taciturn

schüchtern = shy

schwach = weak, poor

schwerfällig = clumsy

selbstlos = unselfish

selbstsicher = self-confident

selbstständig = independent

selbstsüchtig = selfish, ego(t)istic(al)

seltsam = strange, weird

sensibel = sensitive

sicher = safe, secure, certainly

sorgenfrei, sorgenlos = carefree, free of worries

sorgfältig = careful

sparsam = thrifty, careful with money

spät = late

spontan = spontaneous

sportlich = athletic

spöttisch = mocking, making fun of

stark = strong, cool

stolz = proud

streitsüchtig = quarrelsome, loves to argue, aggressive

süß = sweet, nice

sympathisch = likable, friendly, nice

taktlos = tactless, indiscreet

taktvoll = tactful, discreet

temperamentvoll = lively, high-spirited, has much character

tierlieb = fond of animals

tollkühn = daring; foolhardy, reckless

träge = lethargic, lazy, sluggish

traurig = sad

treu = loyal, faithful

typisch = typical(ly)

übergeschnappt = crazy, too tightly wound

überschäumend = exuberant; ebullient

umweltbewusst = concerned for the environment

unabhängig (von + DAT.) = independent (of)

unartig = naughty

unbeholfen = clumsy

unbekümmert = easy-going

unbeugsam = inflexible, uncompromising

ungehorsam = disobedient

ungeschickt = clumsy

unternehmungslustig = enterprising, adventurous, keen to do things

unwiderstehlich = irresistible

verantwortlich = responsible

verantwortungsbewusst = responsible

verbissen = uptight, mean, spiteful

verdrießlich = glum, ill-humoured, annoyed

verlässlich = reliable

verlegen = embarrassed, self-conscious

vernünftig = reasonable, sensible

verrückt = crazy

vertrauenswürdig = trustworthy

verwirrt = confused

verwöhnt = pampered, spoilt (brat)

verzweifelt = in doubt, desperate

vorsichtig = careful

wahnsinnig = insane, crazy

warm = warm, friendly

warmherzig = warm hearted

widerlich = repulsive, disgusting

wild = wild

witzig = funny, smart-alecky

wortkarg = uncommunicative, reserved, taciturn

wunderbar = wonderful, great

zerstreut = absent-minded

zielstrebig = single-minded, purposeful, determined

zornig = angry

zufrieden = satisfied, content

zurückhaltend = reserved; uncommunicative; cautious

zuverlässig = dependable, reliable, trustworthy