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Character traits
Commonly used character traits
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| quirky | characterized by peculiar or unexpected traits... usually in a positive way:) |
| witty | showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humor. |
| virtuous | having or showing high moral standards. |
| trustworthy | able to be relied on as honest or truthful. |
| timid | showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened. |
| thoughtful | showing consideration for the needs of other people. |
| tenacious | not readily relinquishing a position, principle, or course of action; determined. similar to perseverance and persistence |
| stoic | a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining. |
| shy | being reserved or having or showing nervousness or timidity in the company of other people. |
| serious | acting or speaking sincerely and in earnest, rather than in a joking or halfhearted manner. |
| selfish | (of a person, action, or motive) lacking consideration for others; concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure. |
| self-indulgent | characterized by doing or tending to do exactly what one wants, especially when this involves pleasure or idleness. |
| active | characterized by action rather than by contemplation or speculation |
| adventurous | willing to take risks or to try out new methods, ideas, or experiences. |
| aloof | not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant. |
| ambitious | having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed. |
| Apathetic | having or showing little or no feeling or emotion : SPIRITLESS |
| Arrogant | having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities often by an overbearing manner |
| bossy | : inclined to domineer : fond of giving people orders; domineering. |
| brave | having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage |
| callous | feeling or showing no sympathy for others |
| clever | mentally quick and resourceful |
| compassionate | feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others. |
| confident | having or showing assurance and self-reliance, |
| considerate | :houghtful of the rights and feelings of others |
| courageous | not deterred by danger or pain; brave. |
| creative | relating to or involving the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work. |
| curious | marked by desire to investigate and learn; eager to know or learn something. |
| daring | bold or courageous; fearless or intrepid; adventurous; bold in action or thought |
| dependable | capable of being counted on in situations; trustworthy and reliable. |
| determined | having a strong feeling that you are going to do something and that you will not allow anyone or anything to stop you; firmly resolved, |
| diligent | characterized by steady, earnest, and energetic effort : having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties. |
| dishonest | behaving or prone to behave in an untrustworthy or fraudulent way. |
| easygoing | relaxed and tolerant in approach or manner....laid-back |
| energetic | showing or involving great activity or vitality. |
| extrovert | a friendly person who enjoys talking to and being with other people |
| friendly | describes people who are kind, caring, and make you feel comfortable. |
| funny | causing laughter or amusement; humorous.: * can also be used to mean odd or "fishy" |
| Gentle | having or showing a mild, kind, or tender temperament or character. |
| Generous | showing a readiness to give more of something, as money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected. |
| Greedy | having or showing an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or power. |
| gregarious | someone who's very outgoing, sociable, and fond of the company of others |
| gullible | easily duped or cheated. |
| helpful | inclined to assist others in any situation; giving or ready to give help. |
| honest | :free from fraud or deception : LEGITIMATE, TRUTHFUL |
| humble | not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive; modest |
| introvert | possessing a reserved or shy nature typically with an inclination to solitude |
| Impatient | not patient : restless or short of temper especially under irritation, delay, or opposition |
| impulsive | acting or doing without forethought; act without thinking decisions through |
| intelligent | having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend; smart, or having the ability to process and understand information |
| interesting | engaging or exciting and holding the attention or curiosity: |
| kind | of a sympathetic or helpful nature ; A helpful and considerate nature |
| loyal | faithful to one's oath, commitments, or obligation |
| lazy | disinclined to activity or exertion : not energetic or vigorous; unwilling to work or use energy. |
| malicious | someone who enjoys hurting or embarrassing others.having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone |
| mature | based on slow careful consideration, having or showing the qualities of an adult person |
| nurturing | to support and encourage, as during a period of training or development, to foster |
| optimistic | feeling or showing hope for the future; a person who thinks the best possible thing will happen, and hopes for it even if it's not likely |
| outgoing | openly friendly and responsive : EXTROVERTED; a friendly, easy personality |
| patient | able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious |
| polite | having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people. |
| persistent | continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. |
| pessimistic | characterized by the ability or inclination to see only bad outcomes, gloomy, joyless, unhopeful |
| quick-witted | quick in perception and understanding : mentally alert; a knack for coming up with smart comments on the fly |
| quirky | unusual in especially an interesting or appealing way |
| realistic | able to see things as they really are and to deal with them in a practical way,; aware or expressing awareness of things as they really are |
| reliable | able to be counted on, to come through when you need it; dependable;able to be trusted. |
| responsible | worthy of trust; dependable, someone who can be counted on to do what he/she says he/she will do or what he/she should do. |
| resourceful | skilled at solving problems and making decisions on your own: having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties. |
| rude | offensively impolite or ill-mannered.; socially incorrect in behavior |
| self-centered | concerned solely with one's own desires, needs, or interests: concerned excessively or exclusively with oneself |
| self-indulgent | characterized by doing or tending to do exactly what one wants, especially when this involves pleasure or idleness. |
| selfish | concerned excessively or exclusively with oneself : seeking or concentrating on one's own advantage, pleasure, or well-being without regard for others |
| Serious | thoughtful or subdued in appearance or manner: lacking in playfulness |
| shy | being reserved or having or showing nervousness or timidity in the company of other people. |
| Stoic | one who can be indifferent to pleasure or pain; calm and almost without any emotion; not showing how/what you're feeling and also accepting whatever is happening. |
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