Vocabulary "Personal Identity"

Topic Vocabulary ‘Personal Identity’


Aspects of Identity

appearance
background
born into (a rich family)
born of/to (poor parents / a German family)
region
national identity
social class
upper/middle/working class
racial/ethnic identity
ethnicity
mixed ethnic background
of mixed ancestry
religious identity
upbringing
education
hereditary
acquired


Personality

have/show personality traits
self-confidence
self-confident
assertive
aggressive
self-awareness
shape an individual’s personality
attitudes
beliefs
(stick to your) principles
morals
interests
be interested in sth.
share values
role model
find yourself
deny your origins


Sexuality

gender identity
sexual identity
sexual orientation
heterosexual
homosexual
bisexual
enter into / end a relationship


Strengths

realize your full potential
have a positive outlook on life
find fulfilment in sth.
ambition
ambitious
aim high
achiever
seek self-fulfilment/happiness
be good/talented at sth.
work hard for sth.
focus on sth.
strong point
self-confidence/self-respect
overcome a problem
mature
self-assured
feel accepted


Weaknesses

self-doubt(s)
lack of self-confidence/self-respect
shortcomings
self-consciousness
go/pass through an identity crisis
have an inferiority/superiority complex
failure
fail in sth.
be nervous/uncertain/confused about sth.
feel rootless
feel threatened by sth.
feel like an outsider
be a snob


Goals/Ambitions

have realistic goals
achieve your goals
find a dream job
pursue a dream
consider your options