Good Words to Describe Yourself (+ Example Answers)

An adverb is a word that modifies (describes) a verb (he sings loudly), an adjective (very tall), another adverb (ended too quickly), or even a whole sentence (Fortunately, I had brought an umbrella). Adverbs often end in -ly, but some (such as fast) look exactly the same as their adjective counterparts.

mistakenly adverb – Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes | Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary at OxfordLearnersDictionaries.com.

The position of the adverb is important when there is more than one verb in a sentence. If the adverb is placed before or after the main verb, it modifies only that verb….Examples.

These are a group of words that describe the noun in the sentence. The adjectival phrase can come before or after the subject of the sentence. The adjective in the sentence can be at the beginning, middle, or end of the phrase. In the examples below, the adjective phrase is in italics, and the adjective is bold.

• Diligent / Loyal / Reliable. I am always the first person my friends call because they know I am always there for them.
• Creative / Innovative / Visionary.
• Motivated / Ambitious / Leader.
• Honest / Ethical / Conscientious.
• Friendly / Personable / Extrovert.

A strong woman is persistent and tenacious. She treats obstacles as stepping stones on her way to success, learns from setbacks, and never stops until she achieves her goal. A strong woman is passionate and loving. She is compassionate with others, can be an understanding boss but won’t let anyone walk all over her.

Try these lines to describe yourself if questions arise where you can utilize them.

1. “I can keep my cool under pressure.”
2. “I don’t easily lose my temper.”
3. “I’m good at multi-tasking.”
4. “I enjoy meeting new people every day.”
5. “I love making people’s day.”
6. “I believe customers are the most important part of any business.”

FAQ’s on 10 Lines on Myself

1. I am eager to learn.
2. I am determined.
3. I never give up until I finish something.
4. I get on well with all kinds of people.
5. Hard work doesn’t bother me.
6. I like everything I do to be well-organized.

How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself” During an Interview

1. Be confident.
2. Be honest and be yourself.
3. Focus on work-related accomplishments.
4. Give a little personal history.
5. Don’t give too many personal details.
6. Do your research.
7. Consider what the interviewer wants to know.
8. Avoid rambling and remain focused.

Humans talk about themselves roughly 30-40% of the time. That’s a lot. Studies have shown that talking about ourselves is strongly associated with increased activity in the mesolimbic dopamine system, the same part of our brain that experiences pleasure through things like food, sex, and money.

A conversational narcissist is someone who constantly turns the conversation toward themselves and steps away when the conversation is no longer about them. They are generally uninterested in what other people have to say.

How can I tell if I’m talking about myself too much?

1. Your friends know more about you than you know about them.
2. You feel relieved after your conversations.
3. You’ve been told that you’re not a good listener.
4. When someone talks, you find yourself focusing on what you’re going to say.

If so, use these three techniques to identify the communication traps that are keeping you stuck and what you can do to overcome them.

1. Power Up the Pause. The next time you’re concerned about talking too much in a conversation or meeting, pause.
2. Slow Your Roll.
3. Use a Conversation Framework.

Finally, rambling is harmful because it builds a barrier between you and your audience. When you ramble, you are often saying the same thing in a few different ways, hoping to get a good response from the audience. But the more you go on, the less interested your audience is going to be — a vicious cycle.

How To Stop Repeating Yourself And Start Speaking With Power

1. Stop moving. Before addressing your class, stop moving and stand in one place.
2. Ask for attention. Ask for your students’ attention using a normal speaking voice.
3. Say it once.
4. Pause.
5. Ask a negative.
6. Give your “Go” signal.
7. Don’t help.
8. Do not repeat.

Repeating may be done to assuage a fear. Someone may repeat saying the same thing over and over because they were are worried the person they’re speaking to didn’t understand. So, the fear of being misunderstood in this case is the obsession, and the repeating is the compulsion.