One key aspect of fluency is understanding and correctly using adjective-preposition combinations. These pairs are integral to conveying precise meanings and emotions in everyday conversations and written communication.

For instance, saying “She is afraid of spiders” or “He is good at solving puzzles” demonstrates a clear understanding of how adjectives and prepositions work together to provide context and detail. Whether you’re talking about being “interested in art” or “nervous about an interview,” these combinations help you express yourself more naturally and accurately.

We’ve compiled a list of 100 common adjective-preposition pairs along with example sentences. This comprehensive guide is designed to enhance your vocabulary and improve your English fluency, making your conversations more engaging and effective. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced learner, integrating these combinations into your daily practice will significantly boost your confidence and communication skills.

Adjective and their Prepositions

Adjective	Preposition	Example Sentence
afraid	of	She is afraid of spiders.
angry	at	He was angry at the delay.
aware	of	She is aware of the situation.
bad	at	I’m bad at math.
capable	of	She is capable of doing the job.
different	from	This book is different from the others.
disappointed	with	He was disappointed with the results.
excited	about	She is excited about the trip.
famous	for	The city is famous for its cuisine.
fond	of	She is very fond of her cat.
good	at	He is good at solving puzzles.
interested	in	She is interested in art.
jealous	of	He was jealous of his brother’s success.
kind	to	She was very kind to the new student.
married	to	She is married to a doctor.
pleased	with	He was pleased with his performance.
proud	of	She is proud of her achievements.
responsible	for	He is responsible for the project.
scared	of	He is scared of heights.
similar	to	Her handwriting is similar to mine.
sorry	for	I’m sorry for the mistake.
suitable	for	This movie is suitable for children.
tired	of	I’m tired of waiting.
worried	about	She is worried about her exam.
accustomed	to	He is accustomed to the noise.
addicted	to	She is addicted to coffee.
amazed	at/by	We were amazed at/by the view.
anxious	about	He is anxious about the meeting.
bored	with/of	She is bored with/of the routine.
crazy	about	She is crazy about chocolate.
delighted	with	He was delighted with the gift.
envious	of	She was envious of her friend’s new car.
faithful	to	He is faithful to his promises.
frightened	of	She is frightened of the dark.
guilty	of/about	He felt guilty of/about lying.
hopeless	at	She is hopeless at cooking.
impressed	with/by	We were impressed with/by his speech.
incapable	of	He is incapable of lying.
independent	of	She is independent of her parents.
inferior	to	This product is inferior to the other brand.
keen	on	He is keen on playing tennis.
nervous	about	She is nervous about the interview.
opposed	to	He is opposed to the idea.
prone	to	He is prone to accidents.
qualified	for	She is qualified for the position.
related	to	This issue is related to the earlier discussion.
relevant	to	His comment was relevant to the topic.
satisfied	with	He is satisfied with his job.
sick	of	I’m sick of the traffic.
accustomed	to	She is accustomed to waking up early.
acquainted	with	He is well acquainted with the local customs.
afraid	of	He is afraid of flying.
amused	by	They were amused by the comedian.
annoyed	with	She was annoyed with her noisy neighbors.
ashamed	of	He felt ashamed of his behavior.
associated	with	This symbol is associated with peace.
aware	of	She became aware of the problem.
blessed	with	They were blessed with a healthy baby.
busy	with	He is busy with work.
committed	to	She is committed to her studies.
concerned	about	He is concerned about his health.
confident	of	She is confident of her abilities.
connected	to	This device is connected to the internet.
content	with	He is content with his life.
curious	about	She is curious about the new student.
dedicated	to	She is dedicated to her research.
dependent	on	He is dependent on his parents.
disappointed	by	She was disappointed by the news.
dissatisfied	with	He is dissatisfied with the service.
divorced	from	She is divorced from her husband.
engaged	to	She is engaged to be married.
enthusiastic	about	He is enthusiastic about the project.
familiar	with	She is familiar with the process.
famous	for	The town is famous for its castle.
fed up	with	He is fed up with the noise.
grateful	for	She is grateful for the help.
happy	about	He is happy about the decision.
impressed	by	They were impressed by the performance.
involved	in	She is involved in many activities.
known	for	The area is known for its beauty.
late	for	He is always late for meetings.
nervous	about	She is nervous about the test.
pleased	with	He is pleased with the results.
ready	for	She is ready for the challenge.
related	to	This book is related to the course.
responsible	for	He is responsible for the mess.
satisfied	with	She is satisfied with her work.
shocked	by	They were shocked by the news.
successful	in	He is successful in his career.
sure	about	Are you sure about that?
surprised	by	We were surprised by the announcement.
thankful	for	He is thankful for her support.
upset	about	She is upset about the argument.
used	to	He is used to the climate.
worried	about	She is worried about her son.
wrong	with	There is something wrong with the engine.

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