Adjectives Beginning with N (2024)

Adjectives Starting "N"

Here is a list of 100 adjectives that start with the letter N. You can use this list to help you find the exact word you're looking for in terms of its meaning or its length.

Positive Adjectives Beginning with "N"

• Noble: Possessing high moral qualities and a sense of honor.
  Example: Mark demonstrated noble behavior by standing up for what is right.
• Nurturing: Caring and providing support to help others grow and develop.
  Example: Sarah has a nurturing personality and enjoys helping others reach their full potential.
• Neat: Tidy and organized in appearance or surroundings.
  Example: Emily keeps her workspace neat and clutter-free for maximum productivity.
• Noble: Possessing honorable qualities and a strong sense of integrity.
  Example: Ashley's noble actions inspired others to strive for greatness.
• Nurturing: Supportive and caring, promoting the growth and well-being of others.
  Example: Sarah has a nurturing nature and provides a comforting environment for her loved ones.
• Nonjudgmental: Open-minded and accepting, without unfairly criticizing or judging others.
  Example: Emily is nonjudgmental and respects people's differences without prejudice.
• Natural: Genuine and authentic, without pretense or artificiality.
  Example: Alex has a natural charm that makes him approachable and likable.
• Nimble: Quick and agile in movement or thought.
  Example: Ashley's nimble problem-solving skills allowed him to respond swiftly to challenges.
• Noteworthy: Worthy of attention or recognition due to outstanding qualities or achievements.
  Example: Janet's artistic talent is noteworthy and admired by many.
• Notable: Worthy of attention or recognition due to significant achievements.
  Example: Janet's contributions to the field of science are notable and groundbreaking.

Negative Adjectives Beginning with "N"

• Narcissistic: Excessively self-centered and preoccupied with one's own importance or achievements.
  Example: Ashley's narcissistic behavior made it difficult for him to consider the needs of others.
• Needy: Constantly seeking attention, validation, or support from others.
  Example: Janet's needy nature put a strain on her relationships as she constantly demanded reassurance.
• Naïve: Lacking experience or judgment, easily deceived or manipulated.
  Example: Emily's naïve nature made her vulnerable to scams and dishonest individuals.
• Negligent: Failing to take proper care or attention, often resulting in harm or damage to others.
  Example: Jonathan's negligent actions caused accidents and endangered those around him.
• Nosy: Intrusively interested in the affairs of others, prying or overly curious.
  Example: Ashley's nosy behavior invaded others' privacy and made them uncomfortable.
• Nasty: Mean-spirited, unpleasant, or ill-tempered in behavior or attitude.
  Example: Janet's nasty comments hurt the feelings of those around her.
• Nonchalant: Showing a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
  Example: Emily's nonchalant attitude conveyed a lack of investment in the team's success.
• Neurotic: Overly anxious, excessively worried, or having irrational fears.
  Example: Jonathan's neurotic behavior made it challenging for him to relax and enjoy life.
• Negative: Pessimistic or focusing on the downside of situations, often bringing others down.
  Example: Ashley's negative outlook made it difficult for the team to stay motivated and positive.
• Nagging: Persistently complaining or criticizing, often in an annoying or irritating manner.
  Example: Janet's nagging nature created tension and frustration within her relationships.

The Full List (Sortable, Audible, Editable, and Printable)

This list of 100 adjectives is sortable, audible, editable, and printable. It can be displayed as normal text or in columns (up to 4). You can even turn the list into American English or British English.

naive, nameless, narcissistic, narrow, narrow-minded, nasal, nasty, national, native, natural, naughty, nauseating, nauseous, nautical, navigable, navy-blue, near, nearby, nearest, near-sighted, neat, nebulous, necessary, needless, needy, nefarious, negative, neglected, neglectful, negligent, negligible, negotiable, neighborly/neighbourly, neither, nerve-racking, nervous, neurological, neurotic, neutral, new, newest, next, next-door, nice, nifty, nightmarish, nimble, nimble-minded, ninth, nippy, noble, nocturnal, noiseless, noisy, nominal, non-abrasive, non-aggressive, nonchalant, non-committal, non-competitive, non-consecutive, nondescript, non-destructive, non-exclusive, non-negotiable, non-productive, non-refundable, non-renewable, non-responsive, non-restrictive, non-returnable, nonsensical, non-specific, non-stop, non-transferable, non-verbal, non-violent, normal, north, northeast, northerly, northwest, nostalgic, nosy, notable, noticeable, notorious, novel, noxious, null, numb, numberless, numbing, numerable, numeric, numerous, nutritional, nutritious, nutty

Why Do I Need This List?

A list of adjectives that start with the same letter is useful for creating alliteration. (Alliteration is a stylistic technique in which nearby words repeat the same initial consonant sound.)

• Take your nauseating, narrow-minded notions with you.
(The noun "notions" is part of the alliterative string. It is not highlighted because this page is about adjectives.)

Learn with Hangman!

Hangman is a classic word game. In this version, the hidden word is always an adjective from this list. Choose your first letter to start. (I'd go for "N" if I were you.)

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