Lifestyles Life, Leisure: Adjectives

ADJECTIVES

Active /ˈæktɪv/

Ex: One of the most important things is to keep your children active.

Bored /bɔːd/

Ex: Otherwise they will be sure to get bored.

Confused /kənˈfjuːzd/

Ex: We are often spoilt for choice and that can leave us feeling confused and dissatisfied.

Dissatisfied /dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪd/

Ex: We are often spoilt for choice and that can leave us feeling confused and
dissatisfied.

Intense /ɪnˈtens/

Ex: Probably no one would consider acting to have the same characteristics as roller-skating or playing baseball, but men and women who act as a hobby report feeling an intense sense of belonging to a group, much the same way others do in playing sports.

Materialistic /məˌtɪərɪəˈlɪstɪk/ 

Ex: What is more, we have become much more materialistic.

Negative /ˈneɡətɪv/

Ex: Some people say I have a negative attitude.

Outdoor /ˈaʊtdɔː/

Ex: Fishing, generally considered more of an outdoor recreational activity.

Positive /ˈpɒzɪtɪv/ 

Ex: I have a positive outlook on life.

Recreational /rekriˈeɪʃənl/

Ex: Fishing, generally considered more of an outdoor recreational activity. 

Successful /səkˈsesfʊl/

Ex: We put extra pressure on ourselves by trying to be as successful in our work life as in our personal life.