Describing Actions
Silly,foolish or stupid or ridiculous, the opposite of serious.
He's being silly, so we should just ignore him.
That's a silly idea, so I don't think she means what she's saying.
That kind of silly behavior isn’t acceptable in our office.
Amazing,to be incredible or so good as to be hard to believe, the opposite of ordinary.
That company's new products are truly amazing.
She gave an amazing performance, especially after all the difficulties she had overcome.
He was in a terrible accident, so it’s amazing that he is still alive.
It will be an amazing accomplishment if they can finish the project on schedule.
Crucial, to be of extreme importance or a central part, the opposite of optional.
It's crucial that we get them to sign the contract by the end of the week.
Getting that data is crucial for our success.
It’s crucial that airline pilots get enough sleep before the fly.
We need her help because she has unique skills that are crucial for the success of our project.
Impressive,to stand out and be unforgettable in a good way.
His presentation was so impressive that we decided to hire him right away.
They have an impressive website, but the quality of their products is pathetic.
She impressed everyone with her powerful0 speech, but we were soon disappointed by her inability to meet her goals.
Realistic,to be possible and attainable.
That deadline isn't realistic, so we need to ask for more time.
He isn't being realistic when he expects to charge such high prices for his products.
Their company failed because their sales projections were unrealistic and their expenses were way too high.
It's ok for you to have high expectations, but they need to be realistic or you'll fail.
That kind of silly behavior isn't acceptable in our office.
She has an amazing voice, so I love to listen to her sing.
He expects people to laugh when he's being silly, but I don't think it's funny.
We can't do this without her help, so it's crucial that you get them to cooperate.
Personal Traits
Sincere, to be honest and trust worthy.
I think she was being sincere, so I think we can trust her.
Sometimes it's very difficult to know if someone is being sincere, or it's just a good liar.
I doubt if he’s being sincere, so we should protect ourselves in case he breaks his promise.
He made many promises, but I don’t think he was being sincere, so we shouldn’t depend on him.
I thought he was being sincere, but when I looked into his background it seems that he can't be trusted.
Naive, overly simple and lacking experience.
He wants to change the world, but he's very naive, so he needs someone to help him.
I think we can take advantage of him, because he is naive and inpatient.
Some people can be really cruel, so don’t be naive or you can be hurt.
She’s still young and naive, so we can’t give her too much responsibility without someone to guide her.
She isn't as naive as she looks, so we should be careful not to reveal our plans until she signs the contract.
Brilliant: highly intelligent or exceptional brightness; the opposite of dull.
There is no doubt that he is a brilliant scientist, but he is a very poor manager.
It's amazing, how such a brilliant man can be so stupid around woman.
He’s brilliant but naive, so he needs someone with a lot of experience to help him.
She’s still young and naive, so we can’t give her too much responsibility without someone to guide her.
The ideas in his paper were brilliant, but the quality of his writing was pathetic.
Cruel: mean,manipulative and hurtful; The opposite of kind.
He can be cruel when he doesn't like someone, so don't expect him to be nice to you.
I was shocked by how cruel he was when he fired her.
Some people can be really cruel, so don’t be naive or you can be hurt.
People who are cruel to animals should be punished for their behavior.
Clever: innovative, creative, very smart.
He found a clever solution that allowed us to reduce costs.
Advertisers are very clever at getting people to buy things they don't really need.
They have developed a very clever way to increase the efficiency of their sales team.
He isn't as clever as he thinks he is, so we may be able to find a weakness in his plan.
It appeared to be a clever idea at first, but it failed because it ignored some important details.
Skeptical: needs proof or evidence to overcome doubts; the opposite of convinced.
I'm sure they will be skeptical of our results, so we need to bring convincing evidence.
I'm skeptical that such a simple design can satisfy our requirements.
Your idea are impressive, but I’m still skeptical,so I need more evidence.
She was skeptical that we could finish the project on time, and now she has been proven right.
That's a brilliant idea, so let's get started as soon as possible.
