DISC Adjectives

A handy reference for reviewing DISC behavioral styles..
Below are some adjectives commonly associated with the various high and low elements of a DISC profile quadrant. You can also download this handy DISC Adjective PDF for reference.

high D intimidating bold belligerent demanding egocentric driving ambitious authoritative pioneering strong-willed visionary originator forceful goal-oriented determined aggressive competitive decisive big picture venturesome inquisitive innovative responsible	high I garrulous flamboyant effusive convincing superficial magnetic gregarious pleaser political enthusiastic inspirational expressive demonstrative persuasive warm convincing polished poised fun-loving optimistic trusting sociable	high S comatose-rigid phlegmatic relaxed resistant to change persistent non-demonstrative sympathetic passive loyal patient possessive settled modest predictable methodical consistent deliberate steady casual cooperative stable amiable pleasant	high C overly-dependent judgmental perfectionist uncompromising meticulous worrisome careful strict dependent cautious prudent conventional compliant exacting disciplined neat systematic diplomatic procedural accurate tactful detailed open-minded balanced judgment
low D conservative calculating cooperative tolerant accepting accommodating hesitant low-keyed unsure undemanding cautious gentle mild agreeable modest peaceful deferring unobtrusive yielding self-deprecating	low I reflective factual genuine skeptical logical undemonstrative suspicious matter-of-fact incisive private pessimistic reserved moody critical withdrawn confidential guarded unexpressive aloof	low S adjustable mobile active restless alert variety-oriented dynamic seek change demonstrative impatient hasty spontaneous pressure-oriented eager flexible coiled-spring volatile impulsive	low C firm independent self-willed stubborn obstinate opinionated unsystematic self-righteous flexible creative unconventional uninhibited free-thinker arbitrary unconstrained unbending avoid detail self-governing careless with details