B136 words
Personality Traits
Describing character and personal qualities.
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- personalitynounˌpɜːsəˈnælɪtɪThe combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character; the set of emotional, social, and behavioral patterns unique to a person.
- characternounkăr<strong>′</strong>ək-tərThe mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.
- traitnountrātA distinguishing quality, feature, or characteristic of a person, animal, or thing, especially one that is enduring and considered typical.
- kindnounkaɪndA group with shared characteristics, or the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.
- patientnounˈpeɪ ʃənt1) (adj.) Able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious. 2) (n.) A person receiving or registered to receive medical treatment.
- confidentadjectiveˈkɒnfɪdəntFeeling sure about one's own abilities or qualities; having self-assurance.
- creativeadjectivekriˈeɪ tɪvRelating to or involving the use of imagination or original ideas to create something.
- flexibleadjectiveˈflɛksɪbəlAble to bend easily without breaking; capable of being adapted or modified.
- sensitiveadjectiveˈsɛnsɪtɪvEasily affected, damaged, or offended; responsive to slight changes or stimuli.
- outgoingadjectiveˈaʊtˌɡəʊɪŋDescribing a person who is friendly, sociable, and enjoys meeting and talking to people.
- optimistnounˈɒp tə mɪstA person who expects favorable outcomes and focuses on the positive aspects of situations.
- pessimistnounˈpɛs ə mɪstA person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.
- humorhyo̅o̅<strong>′</strong>mərThe quality of being amusing or comical.
- attitudenounˈæt ɪˌtudA settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behaviour.
- behaviorbĭ-hāv<strong>′</strong>yərThe way in which a person, animal, or system acts or functions, especially in response to stimuli or in a particular situation.
- influencenounˈɪnflʊənsThe power or capacity to affect the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something.
- impressionnounɪmˈprɛʃənAn idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone, formed without conscious thought or on the basis of little evidence.
- reputationnounˌrɛp yəˈteɪ ʃənThe beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something's character, qualities, or standing.
- respectnounrɪˈspɛktA feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements; due regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others.
- trustnountrʌstA firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.
- loyaltynounˈlɔɪəltɪA strong feeling of support, faithfulness, or allegiance to a person, group, principle, or cause.
- couragenounˈkɜr ɪdʒThe mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, difficulty, or pain.
- determinationnoundɪˌtɜr məˈneɪ ʃənThe quality of being firmly resolved to do something and not allowing anyone or anything to stop you.
- weaknessnounˈwiːknɪsThe state or condition of lacking strength, power, or resilience; a deficiency or failing.
- strengthnounstrɛŋkθThe quality or state of being physically strong; the capacity to withstand force or pressure.
- empathyˈɛm pə θiThe ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
- sympathynounˈsɪmpəθɪA feeling of pity, sorrow, or compassion for another person's suffering or misfortune.
- enthusiasmnounɛnˈθu ziˌæz əmintense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
- passionnounˈpæʃ ənA very strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something.
- dedicationnounˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃənthe quality of being committed to a task or purpose; the act of formally devoting something to a cause, person, or deity.
- disciplinenounˈdɪsɪˌplɪnəlThe practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behaviour.
- independencenounˌɪndɪˈpɛndənsThe state of being free from external control or support; self-government; the ability to live your life without being helped or influenced by others.
- sociableadjectiveˈsoʊ ʃə bəlFriendly, willing to talk and engage with others; enjoying the company of other people.
- cooperativeadjectivekəʊˈɒpərətɪvWilling to work helpfully with others towards a common goal.
- humbleadjectiveˈhʌmbəlHaving or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance; not proud or arrogant.
- matureadjectiveməˈtʊərHaving reached full natural growth or development; fully developed physically, mentally, or emotionally.