#trait a distinguishing feature of one's personal nature
supertype: #attribute an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity
part of: #personality
subtype: #unit_character (genetics) a character inherited on an all-or-none basis and dependent on the presence of a single gene
subtype: #fibre__fiber the inherent complex of attributes that determine a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions: "education has for its object the formation of character"- Herbert Spencer
subtype: #spirit.fibre a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character
subtype: #courage__courageousnes__bravery a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger of pain without showing fear
subtype: #mettle__heart__nerve__spunk the courage to carry on: "he kept fighting on pure spunk"; "you haven't got the heart for baseball"
subtype: #heroism__gallantry__valor__valour__valorousness__valiance__valiancy the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle); "he showed great heroism in battle"; "he received a medal for valor"
subtype: #dauntlessness__dauntlessnes resolute courageousness
subtype: #Dutch_courage courage resulting from intoxication
subtype: #stoutheartedness the trait of having a courageous spirit
subtype: #fearlessness the trait of feeling no fear
subtype: #nervelessness__nervelessnes__coolnes fearless self-possession in the face of danger
subtype: #daring__boldness__hardihood the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger; "the proposal required great boldness"
subtype: #adventurousness__adventurousnes__venturesomenes the trait of being adventurous
subtype: #daredevilry__daredeviltry boldness as manifested in rash and daredevil behavior
subtype: #audacity__audaciousness__audaciousnes fearless daring
subtype: #shamelessness__shamelessnes__brazennes behavior marked by a bold defiance of the proprieties and lack of shame
subtype: #gutsiness__gutsines__pluckiness the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
subtype: #fortitude strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
subtype: #grit__backbone__guts__moxie__sand__gumption (informal) fortitude and determination; "he didn't have the guts to try it"
subtype: #cowardice__cowardliness the trait of lacking courage
subtype: #cravenness mean-spirited cowardice
subtype: #fearfulness the trait of being afraid
subtype: #timidity__timorousness fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities
subtype: #faintheartedness the trait of lacking boldness and courage
subtype: #pusillanimity__pusillanimousness__pusillanimousnes contemptible fearfulness
subtype: #poltroonery abject pusillanimity
subtype: #gutlessness the trait of lacking courage and determination; fearful of loss or injury
subtype: #dastardliness__dastardlines treacherous cowardice
subtype: #nature.trait the complex of emotional and intellectual attributes that determine a person's characteristic actions and reactions: "it is his nature to help others"
subtype: #animality__animal_nature the physical (or animal) side of a person as opposed to the spirit or intellect
subtype: #disposition.nature__temperament your usual mood; "he has a happy disposition"
subtype: #solitariness the disposition to enjoy being alone
subtype: #friendlessness being without friends
subtype: #reclusiveness__reclusivenes preference for seclusion or isolation
subtype: #privacy__privateness__seclusion the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
subtype: #aloneness__alonenes__lonelines__lonesomeness__solitude a disposition toward being alone
subtype: #physicality__animalism preoccupation with satisfaction of physical drives and appetites
subtype: #heart.disposition__spirit an inclination or tendency of a certain kind; "he had a change of heart"
subtype: #nervousness__nervousnes a sensitive or highly strung temperament
subtype: #uneasiness__restlessness inability to rest or relax or be still
subtype: #jactation__jactitation (pathology) extremely restless tossing and twitching usually by a person with a severe illness
subtype: #skittishness__restiveness characterized by nervousness and quickness to take fright
subtype: #esprit_de_corps__morale__team_spirit the spirit of a group that makes the members want the group to succeed
subtype: #moodiness__moodines having temperamental and changeable moods
subtype: #blood.disposition temperament or disposition; "a person of hot blood"
subtype: #perfectionism a disposition to feel that anything less than perfect is unacceptable; "his perfectionism seemed excessive to his students"
subtype: #permissiveness__tolerance a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior
subtype: #toleration__acceptance__sufferance a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
subtype: #self_acceptance an acceptance of yourself as you are, warts and all
subtype: #indulgence__lenience__leniency a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; "too much indulgence spoils a child"
subtype: #softness.indulgence a disposition to be lenient in judging others; "softness is not something permitted of good leaders"
subtype: #overtolerance too much permissiveness
subtype: #unpermissiveness lack of permissiveness or indulgence
subtype: #sternness__sternnes__strictnes uncompromising resolution
subtype: #Puritanism strictness and austerity in conduct and religion
subtype: #severity__harshness__harshnes__rigour__inclemency__hardness__stiffness__stiffnes excessive sternness; "severity of character"; "the harshness of his punishment was inhuman"; "the rigors of boot camp"
subtype: #good_nature a cheerful, obliging disposition
subtype: #grace.good_nature__good_will__goodwill a disposition to kindness and compassion; benign good will: "the victor's grace in treating the vanquished"
subtype: #longanimity__patience__forbearance good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
subtype: #easygoingness__easygoingnes being without worry or concern
subtype: #risibility a disposition to laugh
subtype: #agreeability__agreeableness__agreeablenes a temperamental disposition to be agreeable
subtype: #complaisance__compliance__compliancy__obligingness__deference a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
subtype: #affirmativeness__affirmativenes the agreeable quality of one who assents
subtype: #ill_nature__illnature a disagreeable, irritable, or malevolent disposition
subtype: #crabbiness__crabbedness__crabbednes__crossnes a disposition to be ill tempered
subtype: #crankiness__crotchetiness__crotchetines__contrarines__grumpiness a fussy and eccentric disposition
subtype: #sulkiness__sulkines__sullennes__moroseness__sourness a sullen moody resentful disposition
subtype: #irritability__temper__biliousness__peevishness__peevishnes__pettishnes__snappishnes__surliness__surlines a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger; "his temper was well known to all his employees"
subtype: #querulousness__querulousnes the quality of being given to complaining
subtype: #impatience.ill_nature a dislike of anything that causes delay
subtype: #intolerance impatience with annoyances: "his intolerance of interruptions"
subtype: #shrewishness a nature given to nagging or scolding
subtype: #asperity__sharpness__sharpnes harshness of manner
subtype: #disagreeableness an ill-tempered and offensive disposition
subtype: #acrimony__bitterness__acerbity__jaundice a sharp and bitter manner
subtype: #contentiousness__contentiousnes__aggressivenes__belligerence__pugnacity__quarrelsomeness__quarrelsomenes a disposition to fight
subtype: #truculence__truculency obstreperous and defiant aggressiveness
subtype: #negativeness__negativity the disagreeable quality of one who dissents
subtype: #willingness__willingnes cheerful compliance: "he expressed his willingness to help"
subtype: #readiness__readines prompt willingness: "readiness to continue discussions"
subtype: #receptiveness__receptivenes__openness willingness or readiness to receive esp impressions or ideas: "their receptivity to the proposal"
subtype: #wholeheartedness undivided commitment or unreserved enthusiasm
subtype: #unwillingness__unwillingnes the trait of being unwilling; "his unwillingness to cooperate vetoed every proposal I made"
subtype: #hesitancy__reluctance__hesitation__disinclination__indisposition a certain degree of unwillingness; "a reluctance to commit himself"; "after some hesitation he agreed"
subtype: #sloth__slothfulness a disinclination to work or exert yourself
subtype: #resistance.unwillingness (psychiatry) an unwillingness to bring repressed feelings into conscious awareness
subtype: #friendliness a friendly disposition
subtype: #affability__affableness__affablenes__amiableness__amiablenes__geniality a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
subtype: #sweetness_and_light__sweetnessandlight a mild reasonableness; "when he learned who I was he became all sweetness and light"
subtype: #amicability__amicablenes having a disposition characterized by warmth and friendliness
subtype: #familiarity.friendliness__intimacy__closeness__closenes close or warm friendship; "the absence of fences created a mysterious intimacy in which no one knew privacy"
subtype: #approachability__accessibility the attribute of being easy to meet or deal with
subtype: #congeniality a congenial disposition
subtype: #cordiality__amity a cordial disposition
subtype: #good-neighborliness__neighborliness__neighbourliness__neighbourlines__goodneighbourlines a disposition to be friendly and helpful to neighbors
subtype: #hospitableness a disposition that welcomes guests and is fond of entertaining
subtype: #kindliness__helpfulness__helpfulnes friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition
subtype: #unsociability__unsociableness an unsociable disposition; avoiding friendship or companionship
subtype: #introversion (psychology) an introverted disposition; concern with one's own thoughts and feelings
subtype: #inwardness preoccupation with what concerns human inner nature (especially ethical or ideological values): "Socrates' inwardness, integrity, and inquisitiveness"- H.R.Finch
subtype: #spirituality__otherworldliness concern with things of the spirit
subtype: #remoteness__aloofness__aloofnes__standoffishnes__withdrawnnes a disposition to be distant and unsympathetic in manner
subtype: #unapproachability a disposition to be unapproachable; unfriendly and inaccessible
subtype: #secretiveness__secretivenes__closenes characterized by a lack of openness esp about one's actions or purposes
subtype: #furtiveness__furtivenes__sneakines__stealthines a disposition to be sly and stealthy and to do things surreptitiously
subtype: #unfriendliness an unfriendly disposition
subtype: #hostility__ill_will__illwill a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition; "he could not conceal his hostility"
subtype: #virulency__virulence extreme hostility; "the virulence of the malicious old man"
subtype: #aggression.unfriendliness a disposition to behave aggressively
subtype: #misanthropy a disposition to dislike and mistrust other people
subtype: #uncongeniality a disposition not to be congenial
subtype: #unneighborliness an unneighborly disposition
subtype: #inhospitableness an inhospitable disposition
subtype: #composure__calm__calmness__equanimity steadiness of mind under stress; "he accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity"
subtype: #aplomb__assuredness__assurednes__poise__sang-froid__self-possession great coolness and composure under strain; "keep your cool"
subtype: #placidity__repose__quiet__serenity__tranquillity__tranquility a disposition free from stress or emotion
subtype: #ataraxia peace of mind
subtype: #discomposure a temperament that is perturbed and lacking in composure
subtype: #unease__disquiet__uneasiness the trait of seeming ill at ease
subtype: #fluster__perturbation a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset
subtype: #optimism.disposition a general disposition to expect the best in all things
subtype: #pessimism.disposition a general disposition to look on the dark side and to expect the worst in all things
subtype: #sociality the tendency to associate with others and to form social groups: "mammals as a class are not strong on sociality"
subtype: #sociability__sociableness the relative tendency or disposition to be sociable or associate with one's fellows
subtype: #extroversion (psychology) an extroverted disposition; concern with what is outside the self
subtype: #outwardness__outwardnes concern with or responsiveness to outward things (especially material objects as opposed to ideal concepts): "hearty showmanship and all-round outwardness"
subtype: #ambiversion (psychology) a balanced disposition intermediate between extroversion and introversion
subtype: #conviviality__joviality a jovial nature
subtype: #companionability__companionableness__companionablenes suitability to be a companion
subtype: #chumminess__camaraderie__comradeliness__comradelines__comradeship the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability
subtype: #gregariousness the quality of being gregarious--having a dislike of being alone
subtype: #openness characterized by an attitude of ready accessibility esp about one's actions or purposes; not secretive
subtype: #compulsiveness__compulsivity the trait of acting compulsively
subtype: #obsessiveness__obsessivity extreme compulsiveness
subtype: #workaholism compulsiveness about working
subtype: #emotionality__emotionalism emotional nature or quality
subtype: #drama.emotionality the quality of being arresting or highly emotional
subtype: #demonstrativeness__demonstrativenes tending to express your feelings freely
subtype: #affectionateness__fondness__lovingness__warmth a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love
subtype: #tenderness a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
subtype: #uxoriousness foolish fondness for or excessive submissiveness to one's wife
subtype: #mawkishness__mawkishnes falsely emotional in a maudlin way
subtype: #schmaltz__schmalz__mushiness__mushines (informal) excessive sentimentality
subtype: #warmth__heat__passion intense passion or emotion
subtype: #temperament excessive emotionalism or irritability and excitability (especially when displayed openly)
subtype: #excitableness__excitablenes__volatility being easily excited
subtype: #boiling_point__boilingpoint being highly angry or excited; ready to boil over; "after an hour of waiting I was at the boiling point"
subtype: #unemotionality__emotionlessness__emotionlessnes absence of emotion
subtype: #blandness__blandnes the trait of exhibiting no personal embarrassment or concern; "the blandness of his confession enraged the judge"
subtype: #coolness__coldness__frigidity a lack of affection or enthusiasm
subtype: #stone.coolness a lack of feeling or expression or movement; "he must have a heart of stone"; "her face was as hard as stone"
subtype: #tepidness__tepidnes__lukewarmnes lack of passion, force or animation
subtype: #dispassion__dispassionateness__dispassionatenes objectivity and detachment
subtype: #stoicism__stolidity__stolidness an indifference to pleasure or pain
subtype: #activeness__activity the trait of being active; moving or acting rapidly and energetically; "the level of activity declines with age"
subtype: #spiritedness__animation__brio quality of being active or spirited or vigorous
subtype: #chirpiness cheerful and lively
subtype: #sprightliness__sprightlines__livelines__life__spirit animation and energy in action or expression; "it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it"
subtype: #airiness.sprightliness__airines__delicacy lightness in movement or manner
subtype: #alacrity__briskness__brisknes liveliness and eagerness; "he accepted with alacrity"
subtype: #vigour__energy__vigor__vim an imaginative lively style (especially style of writing); "his writing conveys great energy"
subtype: #verve an energetic style
subtype: #sparkle__spark__light brightness and animation of countenance; "he had a sparkle in his eye"
subtype: #elan enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness; "a performance of great elan and sophistication"
subtype: #esprit liveliness of mind or spirit
subtype: #breeziness__jauntiness a breezy liveliness; "a delightful breeziness of manner"
subtype: #irrepressibility__buoyancy irrepressible liveliness and good spirit; "I admired his bouyancy and persistent good humor"
subtype: #high-spiritedness exuberant liveliness
subtype: #vivacity characterized by high spirits and animation
subtype: #mettlesomeness courageous high-spiritedness
subtype: #ebullience__exuberance__enthusiasm overflowing with enthusiasm
subtype: #lyricism unrestrained and exaggerated enthusiasm
subtype: #pep__peppiness__peppines liveliness and energy; "this tonic is guaranteed to give you more pep"
subtype: #dynamism__pizzazz__pizzaz__oomph__zing a activeness of an energetic personality
subtype: #inactiveness__inactivity__inertia a disposition to remain inactive or inert; "he had to overcome his inertia and get back to work"
subtype: #languor__lethargy__sluggishness__phlegm inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
subtype: #restfulness__restfulnes the attribute of being restful; "he longed for the restfulness of home"
subtype: #passivity__passivenes the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative
subtype: #spiritlessness__apathy__indifference the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally
subtype: #torpidness__listlessness__torpidity__torpor inactivity resulting from torpidity and lack of vigor or energy
subtype: #indolence__laziness inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
subtype: #faineance__idleness the trait of being idle out of a reluctance to work
subtype: #shiftlessness__shiftlessnes a failure to be active as a consequence of lack of initiative or ambition
subtype: #serious-mindedness__seriousness__earnestness__sincerity the trait of being serious; "a lack of solemnity is not necessarily a lack of seriousness"- Robert Rice
subtype: #committedness__committednes the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose; "a man of energy and commitment"
subtype: #graveness__gravenes__sobriety__soberness__somberness a manner that is serious and solemn
subtype: #stodginess__stuffiness dull and pompous gravity
subtype: #sedateness__staidness__staidnes__solemness__solemnes a trait of dignified seriousness
subtype: #frivolousness__frivolousnes the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible
subtype: #giddiness__giddines__sillines an impulsive scatterbrained manner
subtype: #lightsomeness__lightsomenes the trait of being lighthearted and frivolous
subtype: #levity lightness of manner
subtype: #flippancy__light-mindedness inappropriate levity
subtype: #jocoseness__jocosity__merriness__merrines__humorousnes the trait of merry joking
subtype: #playfulness__playfulnes a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement; "her playfulness surprised me"; "he was fun to be with"
subtype: #facetiousness__facetiousnes playful humor
subtype: #impertinence__perkiness__perkines__pertnes__sauciness__saucines__archnes inappropriate playfulness
subtype: #friskiness__frolicsomeness__sportiveness lively high-spirited playfulness
subtype: #impishness__mischievousness__puckishness__puckishnes the trait of behaving like an imp
subtype: #sense_of_humor__humor__humour__sense_of_humour the trait of appreciating (and being able to express) the humorous; "she didn't appreciate my humor;" "you can't survive in the army without a sense of humor"
subtype: #communicativeness__communicativenes the trait of being communicative
subtype: #outspokenness__outspokennes__franknes the trait of being blunt and outspoken
subtype: #bluffness good-natured frankness
subtype: #effusiveness__expansiveness a friendly open trait of a talkative person
subtype: #volubility__fluency__articulateness the quality of being facile in speech and writing
subtype: #garrulity__garrulousnes__loquaciousnes__loquacity__talkativenes the quality of being wordy and talkative
subtype: #leresis rambling talkativeness (especially in the aged)
subtype: #uncommunicativeness__uncommunicativenes the trait of being uncommunicative
subtype: #muteness__silence a refusal to speak when expected; "his silence about my contribution was surprising"
subtype: #secrecy__secretivenes the trait of keeping things secret
subtype: #mum secrecy; "mum's the word"
subtype: #reticence__reserve the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
subtype: #thoughtfulness the trait of thinking carefully before acting
subtype: #meditativeness__pensiveness__pensivenes__contemplativenes deep serious thoughtfulness
subtype: #introspectiveness__introspectivenes thoughtfulness about your own situation and feelings
subtype: #deliberateness__deliberation the trait of thoughtfulness in action or decision; "he was a man of judicial deliberation"
subtype: #intentionality expressive of intentions
subtype: #unthoughtfulness__thoughtlessness__thoughtlessnes the trait of not thinking carefully before acting
subtype: #recklessness__foolhardiness__foolhardines__rashnes the trait of giving little thought to danger
subtype: #adventurism recklessness in politics or foreign affairs
subtype: #brashness__brashnes the trait of being rash and hasty
subtype: #desperation desperate recklessness; "it was a policy of desperation"
subtype: #impulsiveness__impulsivenes the trait of acting suddenly on impulse without reflection
subtype: #impetuousness__impetuousnes rash impulsiveness
subtype: #hastiness__hastines hasty impulsiveness
subtype: #attentiveness__attentivenes the trait of being observant and paying attention
subtype: #carefulness the quality of being careful and painstaking; "I admired the carefulness of his work"
subtype: #painstakingness__painstakingnes__conscientiousnes the trait of being painstaking and careful
subtype: #meticulousness__meticulosity__punctiliousness__punctiliousnes__scrupulousnes strict attention to minute details
subtype: #thoroughness conscientiousness in performing all aspects of a task
subtype: #diligence conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
subtype: #strictness__stringency conscientious attention to rules and details
subtype: #mindfulness__mindfulnes__heedfulnes the trait of staying aware of (paying close attention to) your responsibilities
subtype: #cautiousness__caution__carefulness the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger; "a man of caution"
subtype: #on_the_qui_vive__alertness__alertnes lively attentiveness
subtype: #weather_eye__weathereye__watchfulness__vigilance vigilant attentiveness; "he keeps a weather eye open for trouble"
subtype: #carelessness the quality of not being careful or taking pains
subtype: #incaution__incautiousness the trait of forgetting or ignoring possible danger
subtype: #unwariness the trait of not being cautious and watchful
subtype: #imprudence a lack of caution in practical affairs
subtype: #mindlessness__heedlessness__rashness the trait of acting rashly and without prudence
subtype: #lightheadedness__lightheadednes a frivolous lack of prudence
subtype: #improvidence__shortsightedness a lack of prudence and care by someone in the management of resources
subtype: #prodigality__profligacy the trait of spending extravagantly
subtype: #thriftlessness__waste__wastefulness the trait of wasting resources; "a life characterized by thriftlessness and waste"; "the wastefulness of missed opportunities"
subtype: #neglectfulness__negligence__neglect the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern
subtype: #willful_neglect__delinquency__dereliction a tendency to be negligent and uncaring; "he inherited his delinquency from his father"; "his derelictions were not really intended as crimes"; "his adolescent protest consisted of willful neglect of all his responsibilities"
subtype: #laxness__laxity__remissness the quality of being lax and neglectful
subtype: #unconscientiousness__unconscientiousnes the trait of not being painstaking or careful
subtype: #unmindfulness__unmindfulnes__heedlessnes__inadvertency the trait of forgetting or ignoring your responsibilities
subtype: #inattentiveness the trait of not being considerate and thoughtful of others
subtype: #masculinity the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for men
subtype: #manfulness__manliness__manlines the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male
subtype: #boyishness being characteristic of a boy
subtype: #machismo exaggerated masculinity
subtype: #hoydenism__tomboyishness__tomboyishnes masculinity in women (especially in girls and young women)
subtype: #femininity__muliebrity the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for women
subtype: #womanliness__womanlike the trait of being womanly; having the characteristics of an adult female
subtype: #ladylikeness behavior befitting a lady
subtype: #maidenliness behavior befitting a young maiden
subtype: #girlishness being characteristic of a girl
subtype: #effeminacy__effeminateness__sissiness__sissines__womanishnes__unmanliness__unmanlines the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
subtype: #emasculation loss of power and masculinity
subtype: #trustworthiness__trustworthines__trustines the trait of deserving trust and confidence
subtype: #creditworthiness trustworthiness with money as based on a person's credit history; a general qualification for borrowing
subtype: #responsibleness__responsiblenes a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct; "he holds a position of great responsibility"
subtype: #fault responsibility for a bad situation or event; "it was John's fault"
subtype: #accountability__answerability__answerableness responsibility to someone or for some activity
subtype: #dependability__dependableness__reliability__reliableness the trait of being dependable or reliable
subtype: #infallibility the quality of never making an error
subtype: #inerrancy (Christianity) exemption from error; "biblical inerrancy"
subtype: #Papal_infallibility belief of the Roman Catholic Church that God protects the Pope from error when he speaks about faith or morality
subtype: #reproducibility__duplicability the quality of being reproducible
subtype: #untrustworthiness__untrustworthines__untrustines the trait of not deserving trust or confidence
subtype: #irresponsibility__irresponsibleness__irresponsiblenes a form of untrustworthiness; the trait of lacking a sense of responsibility and not feeling accountable for your actions
subtype: #undependability__undependableness__unreliability__unreliableness the trait of not being dependable or reliable
subtype: #instability unreliability attributable to being unstable
subtype: #irreproducibility the quality of being unreproducible; "he could not explain the irreproducibility of the results of his experiment"
subtype: #fallibility the likelihood of making errors
subtype: #errancy fallibility as indicated by erring or a tendency to err
subtype: #flightiness__flightines__arbitrarines__whimsy__whimsey__capriciousness the trait of acting more from whim or caprice than from reason or judgment
subtype: #carefreeness the trait of being without worry or responsibility
subtype: #nonchalance__unconcern__indifference the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
subtype: #individuality__individualism the quality of being individual: "so absorbed by the movement that she lost all sense of individuality"
subtype: #uniqueness__singularity the quality of being one of a kind; "that singularity distinguished him from all his companions"
subtype: #specialness__peculiarity__specialty__speciality__distinctiveness__distinctivenes a distinguishing trait
subtype: #idiosyncrasy__foible__mannerism an behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
subtype: #stinginess a lack of generosity; a general unwillingness to part with money
subtype: #minginess__mingines__meannes__niggardlines__niggardnes__parsimoniousness__tightness__tightnes__tightfistednes__closenes extreme stinginess
subtype: #pettiness__pettines lack of generosity in trifling matters
subtype: #miserliness__miserlines total lack of generosity with money
subtype: #penuriousness__penuriousnes a disposition to be niggardly with money
subtype: #illiberality a disposition not to be liberal (generous) with money
subtype: #selfishness stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
subtype: #greediness an excessive desire for wealth (usually in large amounts); "the greediness of lawyers"
subtype: #opportunism__self-interest__self-seeking__expedience taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
subtype: #egoism__egocentrism__self-interest__self-concern__self-centeredness attempting to get personal recognition for yourself (especially by unacceptable means)
subtype: #self-love__narcism an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself
subtype: #drive.trait the trait of being highly motivated; "his drive and energy exhausted his co-workers"
subtype: #action.drive the trait of being active and energetic and forceful; "a man of action"
subtype: #enterprisingness__enterprise__initiative__go-ahead readiness to embark on bold new ventures
subtype: #ambitiousness__ambitiousnes a strong drive for success
subtype: #aspiration a will to succeed
subtype: #power_hunger__powerhunger__status_seeking a drive to acquire power
subtype: #get-up-and-go__energy__push enterprising or ambitious drive; "Europeans often laugh at American energy"
subtype: #aggressiveness the quality of being bold and enterprising
subtype: #competitiveness__competitivenes an aggressive willingness to compete; "the team was full of fight"
subtype: #combativeness__combativenes__militancy a militant aggressiveness
subtype: #scrappiness__scrappines the trait of being scrappy and pugnacious
subtype: #intrusiveness__intrusivenes__meddlesomenes__officiousness__officiousnes aggressiveness as evidenced by intruding; by advancing yourself or your ideas without invitation
subtype: #boldness__nerve__brass__bras__cheek impudent aggressiveness; "I couldn't believe her boldness"; "he had the effrontery to question my honesty"
subtype: #hutzpa__audacity__audaciousness__audaciousnes aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery; "he had the audacity to question my decision"
subtype: #presumptuousness__presumption__assumption audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to; "he despised them for their presumptuousness"
subtype: #uppityness__uppishness assumption of airs beyond one's station
subtype: #resoluteness__firmness__resolve the trait of being resolute; firmness of purpose; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"
subtype: #willpower__self-control__self-command__self-will control of one's behavior
subtype: #nerves control of your emotions; "this kind of tension is not good for my nerves"
subtype: #presence_of_mind self-control in a crisis; ability to say or do the right thing in an emergency
subtype: #bullheadedness__stubbornness__obstinacy__obstinance__pigheadedness__pigheadednes__selfwill resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
subtype: #impenitence__impenitency the trait of refusing to repent
subtype: #intransigency__intransigence the trait of being intransigent; stubbornly refusing to compromise
subtype: #single-mindedness characterized by one unified purpose
subtype: #adamance__obduracy__unyieldingness resoluteness by virtue of being unyielding and inflexible
subtype: #decisiveness__decision the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose; "a man of unusual decisiveness"
subtype: #determination.resoluteness__purpose the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose"
subtype: #doggedness__perseverance__persistence__tenacity__tenaciousness__tenaciousnes persistent determination
subtype: #indefatigability__indefatigableness__indefatigablenes__tirelessnes tireless determination
subtype: #industriousness__industriousnes__industry persevering determination to perform a task; "his diligence won him quick promotions"; "frugality and industry are still regarded as virtues"
subtype: #assiduity__assiduousness__assiduousnes great and constant diligence and attention
subtype: #intentness__engrossment the quality of being intent and concentrated; "the intentness of his gaze"
subtype: #singleness the quality of concentrating on one central objective: "his singleness of purpose"
subtype: #sedulity__sedulousness the quality of constantly diligent and attentive
subtype: #studiousness diligent study
subtype: #bookishness exaggerated studiousness
subtype: #steadfastness__steadfastnes steadfast resolution
subtype: #irresoluteness__irresolution the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose
subtype: #volatility.irresoluteness__unpredictability the trait of being unpredictably irresolute; "the volatility of the market drove many investors away"
subtype: #indecisiveness__indecision the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose; "the king's incurable indecisiveness caused turmoil in his court"
subtype: #discipline.trait the trait of being well behaved; "he insisted on discipline among the troops"
subtype: #self-discipline__self-denial the trait of practicing self discipline
subtype: #austerity__asceticism__nonindulgence the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
subtype: #monasticism asceticism practiced in a monastery
subtype: #abstention__abstinence the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
subtype: #continency__continence the exercise of self constraint in sexual matters
subtype: #restraint.discipline__control discipline in personal and social activities; "he was a model of polite restraint"; "she never lost control of herself"
subtype: #self-restraint__temperateness__temperatenes exhibiting restraint imposed on the self; "an effective temperateness in debate"
subtype: #stiff_upper_lip self-restraint in the expression of emotion (especially fear or grief); "the British like to keep a stiff upper lip"
subtype: #temperance.restraint__moderation the trait of avoiding excesses
subtype: #sobriety moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or drugs
subtype: #abstemiousness moderation in eating and drinking
subtype: #inhibition.restraint the quality of being inhibited
subtype: #taboo__tabu an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
subtype: #continence voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge
subtype: #indiscipline__undiscipline the trait of lacking discipline
subtype: #self-indulgence__indulgence an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
subtype: #luxury__extravagance something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
subtype: #dissoluteness__incontinence__self-gratification indiscipline with regard to sensuous pleasures
subtype: #rakishness the quality of a rake
subtype: #unrestraint the quality of lacking restraint
subtype: #intemperance the quality of being intemperate
subtype: #gluttony habitual eating to excess
subtype: #hoggishness__hoggishnes__greedines__piggishnes an excessive desire for food
subtype: #rapaciousness__rapaciousnes__esurience__voracity__voraciousness__voraciousnes extreme gluttony
subtype: #wantonness__abandon the trait of lacking restraint or control; freedom from inhibition or worry; "she danced with abandon"
subtype: #sottishness__sottishnes lack of restraint in use of alcohol
subtype: #pride the trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards
subtype: #civic_pride__civicpride__civic_spirit__civicspirit pride in your city
subtype: #self-respect__dignity__self-esteem__self-regard the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect: "it was beneath his dignity to cheat"; "showed his true dignity when under pressure"
subtype: #conceit the trait of being vain and conceited
subtype: #boastfulness__vainglory outspoken conceit
subtype: #swelled_head__swelledhead__egotism__self-importance__selfimportance an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
subtype: #superiority_complex__superioritycomplex an exaggerated estimate of your own value and importance
subtype: #posturing adopting a vain conceited posture
subtype: #arrogance__haughtiness__haughtines__highhandednes__lordliness overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
subtype: #hubris overbearing pride or presumption
subtype: #imperiousness__imperiousnes__domineeringnes__overbearingnes the trait of being imperious and overbearing
subtype: #superciliousness__condescension__disdainfulness the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
subtype: #superiority displaying a sense of being better than others; "he hated the white man's superiority and condescension"
subtype: #snobbery__snobbishness the trait of condescending to those of lower social status
subtype: #clannishness__cliquishness__exclusiveness__exclusivenes tendency to associate with only a select group
subtype: #humility__humbleness a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride; "not everyone regards humility as a virtue"
subtype: #meekness a disposition to be patient and long suffering
subtype: #spinelessness__spinelessnes the quality of lacking a strong character; an irresolute disposition
subtype: #wisdom.trait__wiseness the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight
subtype: #judiciousness.wisdom__judiciousnes__sagaciousness__sagaciousnes the trait of forming opinions by distinguishing and evaluating
subtype: #statesmanship__statecraft__diplomacy wisdom in the management of public affairs
subtype: #discretion.wisdom__discernment the trait of judging wisely and objectively; "a man of discernment"
subtype: #circumspection__caution the trait of being circumspect and prudent
subtype: #precaution the trait of practicing caution in advance
subtype: #wariness__chariness__charines the trait of being cautious and watchful
subtype: #prudence discretion in practical affairs
subtype: #providence.prudence the prudence and care exercised by someone in the management of resources
subtype: #foresightedness__foresightednes__foresightfulness providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future
subtype: #frugality__frugalness prudence in avoiding waste
subtype: #parsimony__parsimoniousness__thrift__penny-pinching__pennypinching extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily
subtype: #thriftiness__thriftines frugality in the expenditure of money or resources; "the Scots are famous for their economy"
subtype: #unwiseness__folly__foolishness__foolishnes the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
subtype: #indiscretion__injudiciousness the trait of being injudicious
subtype: #fatuity__fatuousness__silliness__sillines a ludicrous folly; "the crowd laughed at the absurdity of the clown's behavior"
subtype: #sound_judgment__soundjudgment__judgment__judgement__sound_judgement__soundjudgement__perspicacity the capacity to assess situations or circumstances shrewdly and to draw sound conclusions
subtype: #objectivity__objectiveness__objectivenes judgment based on observable phenomena and uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices
subtype: #subjectivity__subjectiveness judgment based on individual personal impressions and feelings and opinions rather than external facts
subtype: #trustingness__trust__trustfulness the trait of trusting; of believing in the honesty and reliability of others; "the experience destroyed his trust and personal dignity"
subtype: #credulity tendency to believe readily
subtype: #overcredulity too much credulity
subtype: #distrustfulness__distrustfulnes__mistrust the trait of not trusting others
subtype: #suspiciousness__suspicion being of a suspicious nature; "his suspiciousness destroyed his marriage"
subtype: #cleanliness.trait diligence in keeping clean
subtype: #fastidiousness the trait of being meticulous about matters of taste or style; "neatness and fastidiousness of dress"
subtype: #neatness__tidiness the trait of being neat and orderly
subtype: #uncleanliness.trait__uncleanlines lack of cleanly habits
subtype: #slovenliness habitual uncleanliness
subtype: #slatternliness__sluttishness in the manner of a slattern
subtype: #peasanthood an uncleanliness characteristic of peasants
subtype: #messiness__messines__untidines the trait of being untidy and messy
subtype: #disarray__disorderliness untidiness (especially of clothing and appearance)
subtype: #demeanor__demeanour__behavior__behaviour__conduct__deportment behavioral attributes
subtype: #manners__manner social deportment; "he has the manners of a pig"
subtype: #citizenship conduct as a citizen; "award for good citizenship"
subtype: #swashbuckling flamboyantly reckless and boastful behavior
subtype: #propriety__properness__correctitude correct or appropriate behavior
subtype: #decorum__decorousnes propriety in manners and conduct
subtype: #becomingness the quality of being becoming
subtype: #appropriateness.propriety__appropriatenes__rightnes appropriate conduct; doing the right thing
subtype: #correctness conformity to social expectations
subtype: #political_correctness__politicalcorrectnes__political_correctitude__politicalcorrectitude avoidance of expressions or actions that can be perceived to exclude or marginalize or insult people who are socially disadvantaged or discriminated against
subtype: #good_form behavior that conforms to social conventions of the time; "it is not good form to brag about winning"
subtype: #priggishness__primness exaggerated and arrogant properness
subtype: #modesty.propriety__reserve formality and propriety of manner
subtype: #demureness the trait of behaving with reserve and decorum
subtype: #seemliness__grace a sense of propriety and consideration for others
subtype: #decency.propriety the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality
subtype: #modesty freedom from vanity or conceit
subtype: #primness__prudishness__prudishnes__Grundyism excessive or affected modesty
subtype: #improperness__impropriety an improper demeanor
subtype: #incorrectness__incorrectnes lack of conformity to social expectations
subtype: #political_incorrectness__politicalincorrectnes the use of expressions or actions that can be perceived to exclude or marginalize or insult groups who are socially disadvantaged or discriminted against
subtype: #inappropriateness.improperness__inappropriatenes__wrongnes inappropriate conduct
subtype: #indelicacy.improperness the trait of being indelicate and offensive
subtype: #gaminess__raciness__ribaldry__spiciness__spicines behavior or language bordering on indelicacy
subtype: #indecorousness__indecorum a lack of decorum
subtype: #unseemliness a lack of consideration for others
subtype: #unbecomingness the quality of being unbecoming
subtype: #indecency the quality of being indecent
subtype: #immodesty the trait of being vain and conceited
subtype: #outrageousness__enormity the quality of being outrageous
subtype: #lewdness__obscenity__bawdiness__bawdines__salaciousnes the trait of behaving in an obscene manner
subtype: #smuttiness__dirtiness__dirtines obscenity in speech or writing
subtype: #personal_manner__personalmanner__manner a way of acting or behaving
subtype: #gentleness mildness of manner or disposition
subtype: #comportment__bearing__presence__mien dignified manner or conduct
subtype: #lordliness__dignity__gravitas formality in bearing and appearance: "he behaved with great dignity"
subtype: #bedside_manner__bedsidemanner manner or conduct of a physician in the presence of a patient
subtype: #formalness__formality a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies
subtype: #ceremoniousness a ceremonial manner
subtype: #stateliness__statelines a elaborate manner of doing something; "she served coffee with great stateliness"
subtype: #informality a manner that does not take forms and ceremonies seriously
subtype: #casualness__familiarity a casual manner
subtype: #slanginess casualness in use of language
subtype: #unceremoniousness__unceremoniousnes an unceremonial manner
subtype: #good_manners__courtesy a courteous manner
subtype: #politeness.good_manners__niceness a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
subtype: #urbanity polished courtesy; elegance of manner
subtype: #graciousness excellence of manners or social conduct
subtype: #suavity__suavenes__blandnes smooth and gracious in manner
subtype: #politesse__chivalry__gallantry courtesy towards women
subtype: #respectfulness__deference__respect courteous regard for people's feelings; "in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy"
subtype: #civility formal or perfunctory politeness
subtype: #rudeness__discourtesy a manner that is rude and insulting
subtype: #boorishness the manner of a rude or insensitive person
subtype: #impoliteness a discourteous manner that ignores accepted social usage
subtype: #bad_manners__badmanner__ill-breeding__illbreeding impoliteness resulting from ignorance
subtype: #gaucheness__crudeness__crudenes an impolite manner that is vulgar and lacking tact or refinement; "the whole town was famous for its crudeness"
subtype: #ungraciousness an offensive lack of good manners
subtype: #incivility deliberate discourtesy
subtype: #brusqueness__brusquenes__abruptnes__curtness__gruffness__gruffnes__shortnes an abrupt discourteous manner
subtype: #contempt.rudeness__disrespect a manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous
subtype: #crust__gall__impertinence__impudence__insolence__cheekiness__freshness__freshnes the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
subtype: #tractability__tractableness__tractablenes the trait of being easily persuaded
subtype: #manageability__manageablenes capable of being managed or controlled
subtype: #docility the trait of being agreeably submissive and manageable
subtype: #tameness__domestication the attribute of having been domesticated
subtype: #amenability__amenableness__cooperativeness__cooperativenes the trait of being cooperative
subtype: #obedience the trait of being willing to obey
subtype: #submissiveness the trait of being willing to yield to the will of another person or a superior force etc.
subtype: #obsequiousness__servility__subservience abject or cringing submissiveness
subtype: #sycophancy fawning obsequiousness
subtype: #passiveness__passivenes submission to others or to outside influences
subtype: #subordination the quality of obedient submissiveness
subtype: #intractability__intractableness the trait of being hard to influence or control
subtype: #refractoriness__unmanageableness__recalcitrance__recalcitrancy the trait of being unmanageable
subtype: #wildness a state of nature
subtype: #rebelliousness__defiance intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
subtype: #insubordination.rebelliousness defiance of authority
subtype: #obstreperousness noisy defiance
subtype: #unruliness__fractiousness__fractiousnes__willfulnes__wilfulnes the trait of being prone to disobedience and lack of discipline
subtype: #contrariness__perversity__perverseness deliberate unruliness
subtype: #cussedness__orneriness mean-spirited disagreeable contrariness
subtype: #balkiness__balkines likely to stop abruptly and unexpectedly
subtype: #stubbornness__obstinacy__obstinance__mulishness the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
subtype: #disobedience the trait of being unwilling to obey
subtype: #naughtiness__naughtines__mischievousnes__badnes an attribute of mischievous children
subtype: #prankishness__rascality__roguishness the trait of indulging in disreputable pranks
subtype: #epicurism the traits of an epicure
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