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How people treat others

Adjectives for the ways people respond to and support others.

B210 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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patient

adjective · 3 examples
  1. Please be patient while I find the right page.
  2. Our teacher is very patient with beginners.
  3. It helps to stay patient when a child is learning.

sensitive

adjective · 3 examples
  1. A good listener is sensitive to other people's feelings.
  2. The teacher was sensitive to the needs of the new pupil.
  3. We should be sensitive when discussing someone else's loss.

sincere

adjective · 3 examples
  1. Please accept my sincere thanks for your help.
  2. Her apology sounded sincere.
  3. He made a sincere effort to understand our concerns.

loyal

adjective · 3 examples
  1. She has remained a loyal friend for many years.
  2. The team has a small group of loyal supporters.
  3. He stayed loyal to his colleagues during the difficult period.

modest

adjective · 3 examples
  1. She is modest about her success.
  2. Despite winning the prize, he remained modest.
  3. Our best player is surprisingly modest.

enthusiastic

adjective · 3 examples
  1. The children were enthusiastic about the new garden project.
  2. She gave us an enthusiastic welcome.
  3. He is an enthusiastic supporter of local theater.

curious

adjective · 3 examples
  1. The children were curious about the unusual shell.
  2. I am curious to know how this machine works.
  3. A curious student often asks useful questions.

willing

adjective · 3 examples
  1. She is willing to help with the move.
  2. We need someone who is willing to learn.
  3. He was willing to change his plans for the team.

wise

adjective · 3 examples
  1. It was wise to ask for advice before signing.
  2. A wise leader listens to different opinions.
  3. She made a wise decision to save some money.

strict

adjective · 3 examples
  1. Our coach is strict about arriving on time.
  2. The school has a strict policy on phone use.
  3. Her parents are strict, but they explain their rules.

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