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Arrogance - An arrogant person often believes they are more intelligent and important. Therefore, they tend to not listen to others and their ideas.
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Dishonesty
- Someone who is dishonest has a tendency to not tell the truth. They will lie and ultimately mislead others.
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Manipulation - Individuals who are manipulative try to control or negatively influence others in order to get their own interests or needs met.
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Lack of empathy - This type of person struggles to grasp the meaning or depth of others' feelings and thoughts.
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Negativity - Negative people are prone to complaining and ruining positive moods or outlooks. They will often complain and see the world as a cold, cruel place.
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Recklessness - Reckless individuals don’t consider the impact or danger that certain actions might have on others or even themselves.
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Quick to anger - Someone who is quick to anger may become upset faster than others who often are not offended at all.
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Greediness
- Greedy people don’t think of others' needs and often prioritize their own wants over everything else.
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Laziness
- Lazy people usually lack motivation or drive when it comes to finishing tasks. In the workplace, they might not do things simply because they don't want to.
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Conflict avoidance - A person who avoids conflict can have a challenging time with others, as they are always walking on eggshells and afraid of upsetting someone.
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Hostility - Hostile people have a difficult time regulating their emotions and therefore tend to anger easily and be quick to insult. Their anger is consistent and aggressive.
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Stinginess
- A refusal to share possessions, time, money, and so on is often the telling trait of a stingy person.
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Selfishness - Selfish people have a very inward view of the world and regularly disregard or neglect others and their needs.
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Impulsiveness
- Quick decisions that are usually not fully thought through are hallmark indicators of an impulsive person. Decisions are often based on emotion.
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Sneakiness
- Sneaky people hide their actions, words, and intentions from others in order to benefit personally.
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Thoughtlessness - Thoughtless people don’t consider their impact on others. For example, someone entrusts you with a secret and you are thoughtless and tell someone else.
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Cynicism - Cynics are people who think the interests and goals of one person must be at a detriment to another. Such as, for example, thinking a waiter is only being nice for a tip.
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Bossiness - A bossy person will take charge of a situation or demand control even when they hold no authority nor have experience or knowledge on a certain subject.
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Pickiness
- Picky people struggle in new scenarios outside of what they’re used to. For example, picky people might refuse to eat a home-cooked meal simply because they've never tried one of the ingredients.
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Apathy - Oftentimes, apathetic people struggle to care about many things such as goals and people. They neglect relationship building because they aren’t invested.
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Judgment - These people prejudge situations and people before ever giving them the diligence they deserve.
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Rudeness
- A rude person speaks and acts without culturally-appropriate manners.
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Perfectionism - Perfectionism is an obsession with being flawless and achieving unrealistic standards. Because the goals of perfectionists are unrealistic, they are often dissatisfied.
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Absolutism
- There is no gray area or ‘it depends’ zone with these people. It’s very good or bad in the eyes of an absolutist.
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Disruptiveness - A person who is disruptive is more interested in themselves. They often will speak over others, interrupt, or have a blatant disregard for others.
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Self-centeredness - A self-centered person prioritizes their wants over someone else's needs.
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Aggression - Aggressive people tend to use intimidation, force, and hostility to control someone else. Their aggression can be physical, verbal, or even emotional.
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Argumentativeness
- This type of person gets joy from bickering or starting fights with others, just for the sake of it.
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Rigidness
- Someone who refuses to adapt and is often described as stubborn or inflexible has a rigid personality.
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Lack of self-awareness
- A person who lacks self-awareness may not understand why their words or actions had a negative impact on someone else. Sources: (BetterUp) See also: Your best personality traits, according to your star sign
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Arrogance - An arrogant person often believes they are more intelligent and important. Therefore, they tend to not listen to others and their ideas.
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1 / 31 Fotos
Dishonesty
- Someone who is dishonest has a tendency to not tell the truth. They will lie and ultimately mislead others.
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2 / 31 Fotos
Manipulation - Individuals who are manipulative try to control or negatively influence others in order to get their own interests or needs met.
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3 / 31 Fotos
Lack of empathy - This type of person struggles to grasp the meaning or depth of others' feelings and thoughts.
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Negativity - Negative people are prone to complaining and ruining positive moods or outlooks. They will often complain and see the world as a cold, cruel place.
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5 / 31 Fotos
Recklessness - Reckless individuals don’t consider the impact or danger that certain actions might have on others or even themselves.
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6 / 31 Fotos
Quick to anger - Someone who is quick to anger may become upset faster than others who often are not offended at all.
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7 / 31 Fotos
Greediness
- Greedy people don’t think of others' needs and often prioritize their own wants over everything else.
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8 / 31 Fotos
Laziness
- Lazy people usually lack motivation or drive when it comes to finishing tasks. In the workplace, they might not do things simply because they don't want to.
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Conflict avoidance - A person who avoids conflict can have a challenging time with others, as they are always walking on eggshells and afraid of upsetting someone.
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10 / 31 Fotos
Hostility - Hostile people have a difficult time regulating their emotions and therefore tend to anger easily and be quick to insult. Their anger is consistent and aggressive.
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11 / 31 Fotos
Stinginess
- A refusal to share possessions, time, money, and so on is often the telling trait of a stingy person.
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12 / 31 Fotos
Selfishness - Selfish people have a very inward view of the world and regularly disregard or neglect others and their needs.
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13 / 31 Fotos
Impulsiveness
- Quick decisions that are usually not fully thought through are hallmark indicators of an impulsive person. Decisions are often based on emotion.
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14 / 31 Fotos
Sneakiness
- Sneaky people hide their actions, words, and intentions from others in order to benefit personally.
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15 / 31 Fotos
Thoughtlessness - Thoughtless people don’t consider their impact on others. For example, someone entrusts you with a secret and you are thoughtless and tell someone else.
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16 / 31 Fotos
Cynicism - Cynics are people who think the interests and goals of one person must be at a detriment to another. Such as, for example, thinking a waiter is only being nice for a tip.
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17 / 31 Fotos
Bossiness - A bossy person will take charge of a situation or demand control even when they hold no authority nor have experience or knowledge on a certain subject.
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18 / 31 Fotos
Pickiness
- Picky people struggle in new scenarios outside of what they’re used to. For example, picky people might refuse to eat a home-cooked meal simply because they've never tried one of the ingredients.
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19 / 31 Fotos
Apathy - Oftentimes, apathetic people struggle to care about many things such as goals and people. They neglect relationship building because they aren’t invested.
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20 / 31 Fotos
Judgment - These people prejudge situations and people before ever giving them the diligence they deserve.
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21 / 31 Fotos
Rudeness
- A rude person speaks and acts without culturally-appropriate manners.
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22 / 31 Fotos
Perfectionism - Perfectionism is an obsession with being flawless and achieving unrealistic standards. Because the goals of perfectionists are unrealistic, they are often dissatisfied.
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23 / 31 Fotos
Absolutism
- There is no gray area or ‘it depends’ zone with these people. It’s very good or bad in the eyes of an absolutist.
© Shutterstock
24 / 31 Fotos
Disruptiveness - A person who is disruptive is more interested in themselves. They often will speak over others, interrupt, or have a blatant disregard for others.
© Shutterstock
25 / 31 Fotos
Self-centeredness - A self-centered person prioritizes their wants over someone else's needs.
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26 / 31 Fotos
Aggression - Aggressive people tend to use intimidation, force, and hostility to control someone else. Their aggression can be physical, verbal, or even emotional.
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27 / 31 Fotos
Argumentativeness
- This type of person gets joy from bickering or starting fights with others, just for the sake of it.
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28 / 31 Fotos
Rigidness
- Someone who refuses to adapt and is often described as stubborn or inflexible has a rigid personality.
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29 / 31 Fotos
Lack of self-awareness
- A person who lacks self-awareness may not understand why their words or actions had a negative impact on someone else. Sources: (BetterUp) See also: Your best personality traits, according to your star sign
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Toxicity unmasked: 30 toxic traits that sabotage relationships
Understanding what they are and how they impact you
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Think about a moment when you spent time with a family member, partner, or friend and their demeanor seemed friendly enough, but when you left you felt insecure and drained. You may have encountered a toxic person. Toxic people are actually extremely common; according to studies, 48.4% of women and 48.8% of men have experienced psychological aggression from a partner.
Toxicity is a personality trait or characteristic that influences how someone thinks, feels, and acts. Toxic traits come in all shapes and sizes, and this gallery covers 30 of them. Read through and see how many you recognize. Are there some that have negatively impacted your life?
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