| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | abrasive | harsh and irritating |
| 2. | absentminded | forgetful and inattentive |
| 3. | abusive | harmful in words or actions |
| 4. | aloof | distant and uninvolved |
| 5. | apathetic | showing little interest or care |
| 6. | arrogant | overly proud and superior |
| 7. | authoritarian | demanding total obedience |
| 8. | belittling | making students feel unimportant |
| 9. | biased | showing unfair preference |
| 10. | boring | failing to hold attention |
| 11. | bossy | always telling others what to do |
| 12. | brusque | abrupt and unfriendly |
| 13. | bullying | using power to intimidate |
| 14. | burned-out | exhausted and no longer effective |
| 15. | careless | not paying enough attention |
| 16. | checked-out | mentally disengaged from teaching |
| 17. | close-minded | unwilling to consider new ideas |
| 18. | cold | lacking warmth or kindness |
| 19. | condescending | talking down to students |
| 20. | controlling | trying to dominate everything |
| 21. | critical | too ready to find faults |
| 22. | curt | rudely brief |
| 23. | demanding | expecting too much |
| 24. | demoralizing | destroying motivation or spirit |
| 25. | discouraging | reducing confidence or hope |
| 26. | dishonest | not truthful |
| 27. | dismissive | showing little respect or interest |
| 28. | disorganized | poorly arranged and managed |
| 29. | dogmatic | presenting opinions as unquestionable |
| 30. | domineering | overbearing and bossy |
| 31. | egotistical | excessively self-important |
| 32. | forgetful | often failing to remember |
| 33. | formulaic | overly fixed and repetitive |
| 34. | gossipy | prone to spreading gossip |
| 35. | grouchy | often irritable and complaining |
| 36. | harsh | overly severe or strict |
| 37. | heartless | lacking kindness or sympathy |
| 38. | hostile | openly unfriendly or aggressive |
| 39. | humiliating | causing shame or embarrassment |
| 40. | humorless | lacking a sense of humor |
| 41. | impatient | easily annoyed by delays |
| 42. | inattentive | not paying close attention |
| 43. | incoherent | hard to follow or understand |
| 44. | incompetent | lacking the needed teaching ability |
| 45. | inconsistent | not acting the same way |
| 46. | indifferent | not caring about students |
| 47. | ineffective | failing to produce good learning |
| 48. | insensitive | not aware of others’ feelings |
| 49. | intimidating | making students feel afraid |
| 50. | irritable | easily annoyed or angered |
| 51. | jaded | worn out and cynical |
| 52. | judgmental | overly critical of others |
| 53. | lazy | not willing to work hard |
| 54. | long-winded | using too many words |
| 55. | manipulative | controlling others unfairly |
| 56. | mean | unkind or cruel |
| 57. | mechanical | lacking warmth or creativity |
| 58. | merciless | showing no compassion |
| 59. | misleading | giving wrong impressions |
| 60. | moody | often changing emotional state |
| 61. | nasty | mean and unpleasant |
| 62. | negative | focused on problems and faults |
| 63. | negligent | failing to take proper care |
| 64. | nitpicky | focusing on tiny faults |
| 65. | nosy | too interested in private matters |
| 66. | obnoxious | very unpleasant and offensive |
| 67. | outdated | old-fashioned and ineffective |
| 68. | overbearing | too forceful and controlling |
| 69. | passive-aggressive | indirectly hostile or resistant |
| 70. | patronizing | treating students as inferior |
| 71. | pedantic | overly focused on minor details |
| 72. | pessimistic | expecting bad outcomes |
| 73. | petty | small-minded and mean |
| 74. | pompous | self-important and grand |
| 75. | pretentious | trying to seem more important |
| 76. | rambling | speaking without clear direction |
| 77. | rigid | not flexible or adaptable |
| 78. | rude | impolite and disrespectful |
| 79. | sarcastic | using mocking remarks |
| 80. | self-centered | focused mainly on self |
| 81. | self-righteous | acting morally superior |
| 82. | short-tempered | quick to become angry |
| 83. | standoffish | distant and unfriendly |
| 84. | stern | serious and strict |
| 85. | stubborn | refusing to change |
| 86. | surly | bad-tempered and unfriendly |
| 87. | tactless | speaking without sensitivity |
| 88. | tedious | boring and too long |
| 89. | uncaring | lacking concern for others |
| 90. | unclear | hard to understand |
| 91. | unfair | not treating students equally |
| 92. | uninspiring | not motivating students |
| 93. | unprepared | not ready for class |
| 94. | unprofessional | not meeting professional standards |
| 95. | unqualified | not properly trained or certified |
| 96. | unreasonable | not fair or sensible |
| 97. | unreliable | not dependable or consistent |
| 98. | unsupportive | not giving help or encouragement |
| 99. | vague | not clear or specific |
| 100. | volatile | likely to erupt suddenly |
