Monday, April 14, 2014

Nancy Evertz's Great List of Elevator Pitch Adjectives



 Elevator Pitches ADJECTIVES Nancy Evertz W/A Nan Dixon 

 Abandoned
Bland
Complacent
Deviant
Exciting
Grandiose
Absolute
Bluestocking
Complaining
Devious
Exhibitionist
Gregarious
Accident prone
Boastful
Compliant
Devoted
Exploitative
Grieving
Active
Bohemian
Compulsive
Dictatorial
Explosive
Grumpy
Adaptable
Boisterous
Confident
Disagreeable
Expressive
Guarded
Addictive
Bold
Conforming
Disappointed
Exquisite
Guilty
Adorable
Bored
Congenial
Discouraged
Extrovert
Gullible
Adventurous
Bossy
Conservative
Disenchanted
Family-oriented
Handsome
Adventurous
Brainy
Considerate
Disgruntled
Famous
Happy
Afraid
Brave
Contemplative
Disillusioned
Fanciful
Hard-headed
Aggressive
Broken
Controlling
Disorganized
Fast-living
Hard-working
Agitated
Brusque
Conventional
Dogmatic
Fearful
Harsh
Agreeable
Bullying
Cooperative
Do-gooder
Feminine
Hateful
Alert
Calm
Coy
Dominant
Fickle
Headstrong
Aloof
Calm
Creative
Domineering
Fierce
Healthy
Ambiguous
Capable
Critical
Dramatic
Fiery
Heartless
Ambitious
Career-oriented
Cultured
Dull
Flakey
Helpful
Amusing
Careful
Damaged
Dutiful
Flamboyant
Helpless
Anal 
Careless
Dangerous
Eager
Flexible
Heroic
Analytical
Caring
Daring
Easily Influenced
Flighty
Home-body
Angry
Casual
Dazzling
Easygoing
Flirtatious
Hopeful
Cautious
Debonair
Eccentric
Focused
Hopeless
Anxious
Charismatic
Deceitful
Effective
Forceful
Hostile
Apathetic
Cheerful
Deceptive
Efficient
Forgetful
Hot-headed
Approachable
Childish
Dedicated
Embarrassed
Formal
Humble
Arrogant
Clingy
Defeated
Emotionless
Friendly
Humiliated
Artistic
Clumsy
Deferential
Empathetic
Frightened
Hurt
Assertive
Coarse
Delightful
Enchanting
Frugal
Hypnotic
Athletic
Cold
Demanding
Energetic
Frustrated
Icy
Attention seeking
Cold
Demonic
Enraged
Fulfilled
Imaginative
Attractive
Collaborative
Dependent
Enthusiastic
Fun-loving
Imperious
Authoritative
Combative
Depressed
Envious
Gentle
Impotent
Beautiful
Comforting
Desirable
Escapist
Giving
Impractical
Beguiling
Commitment-phobic
Destroyed
Esteemed
Glamorous
Impulsive
Belligerent
Compassionate
Detached
Ethical
Gleeful
Independent
Bewildered
Compelling
Determined
Evasive
Goodhearted
Indifferent
Bitter
Competitive
Devastating
Excitable
Good-natured
Ineffective





Ineffectual
Malicious
Overbearing
Renegade
Sinful
Traditional
Withdrawn
Inflexible
Manipulative
Overprotective
Repulsive
Socially inept
Trapped
Witty
Informal
Masculine
Overwhelmed
resentful
Soft
Traumatized
Worried
Infuriating
Mature
Overwhelming
Reserved
Solitary
Treacherous
Inhibited
Mean
Panicked
Resourceful
Sophisticated
Troubled
Injured
Meek
Panicky
Respectful
Sparkling
Trusted
Innocent
Melodramatic
Passive
Restrained
Spirited
Trusting
Insecure
Merciless
Peaceful
Rich
Stable
Trust-worthy
Minimalist
perfectionist
Rigid
Stable
Ultrasensitive
Intelligent
Miserable
Perplexing
Risk-adverse
Status-seeking
Unambitious
Intolerant
Modest
Persistent
Risk-taking
Steady
Unassertive
Intriguing
Moody
Pessimistic
Rogue
Stingy
Unattached
Introverted
Moral
Phobic
Rootless
Strong
Unattractive
Intuitive
Motivated
Phony
Rough
Strong-willed
Unaware
Irrational
Mysterious
Placid
Rude
Stubborn
Unaware
Irrepressible
Naïve
Poor
Ruthless
Suave
Uncompromising
Irresistible
Narcissistic
Popular
Sadistic
Submissive
Underachiever
Irresponsible
Negative
Positive
Sarcastic
Suicidal
Understanding
Irritable
Nervous
Powerful
Secretive
Superficial
Unethical
Isolated
Neurotic
Powerless
Secure
Supportive
Unhappy
Jealous
Nonconformist
Precise
Seductive
Suspicious
Unhealthy
Nostalgic
Preoccupied
Self-absorbed
Sweet
Unpredictable
Jolly
Nosy
Pressured
Self-assured
Sympathetic
Unruffled
Judgmental
Nurturing
Private
Self-blame
Talented
Unsociable
Justice-seeking
Obedient
Problem-solver
Self-deprecating
Temperamental
Unstable
Kind
Obliging
Productive
Self-destructive
Tempting
Unstable
Lazy
Oblivious
Promiscuous
Self-hatred
Tense
Upset
Liberal
obnoxious
Protective
Self-indulgent
Terrified
Uptight
Listless
Obsessed
Proud
Self-reliant
Territorial
Vain
Lively
Obsessive
Psychotic
Self-starter
Thick-skinned
Vengeful
Lonely
Old-fashioned
Quiet
Self-sufficient
Thoughtful
Warm
Lovable
Optimistic
Realistic
Sensitive
Thoughtless
Weak
Loving
Orderly
Rebellious
Sentimental
Thrill seeker
Loyal
Organized
Reckless
Serious
Timid
Wealthy
Lucky
Ostentatious
Red-hot
Shallow
Tolerant
Wide-eyed
Macho
Outgoing
Rejected
Shy
Tormented
Wild
Magical
Over-achieving
Reliable
Simplistic
Tortured
Winsome

4 comments:

  1. An interesting list. I wonder what her criteria were for choosing these?

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  2. Vivid descriptors for succinct elevator pitch, I assume. She never gave a context.

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  3. Definitely vivid words...great list!

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