Charater Traits & Behavior

abstemious

Marked by restraint in eating and drinking; temperate in diet

abstinent

Completely refraining from something harmful or excessive, such as eating certain foods, drinking alcohol, or engaging in sexual activity

adroit

Having or showing great skill or cleverness

affectation

A behavior or way of speaking that is artificial in an attempt to impress others by seeming more knowledgeable than one really is

aloof

Distant or reserved in manner; not warm or friendly

amenable

Willing to be changed or improved; open to suggestions or modifications

apt

Very suitable or fitting; appropriate

ardently

With intense feeling; passionately or fervently

assiduous

Showing great care, attention, and effort; marked by persistent application

astringent

Having a harsh, dry, or puckering sensation, typically due to the presence of tannins

astute

Having or showing an abundance of good judgment and insightful understanding; wise and discerning

audacious

Extremely bold or daring; recklessly brave; fearless

austere

Markedly simple or unadorned; lacking in ornament or decoration

avarice

An insatiable desire for wealth, possessions, or power

blithe

Carefree and lighthearted; characterized by innocent and joyful gaiety

boisterous

Noisy and unrestrained; full of energy and enthusiasm

briskly

In a quick, active, or energetic way

callous

Showing an insensitive and cruel disregard for others; unfeeling and emotionally hardened

callow

Immature and inexperienced, especially in judgment or understanding; lacking in maturity or sophistication

capricious

Likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly, especially in mood or behavior

choleric

Excessively ambitious, domineering, and quick-tempered

churlish

Rude, unfriendly, and unpleasant; lacking in manners or consideration for others

complacent

Marked by or showing self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers

contentious

Likely to cause or characterized by disagreement or argument; controversial

convivial

Friendly and agreeable; fostering or characterized by friendly conversation and good cheer

dexterous

Skillful and adept in the use of one's hands or body, especially in performing difficult or delicate tasks

discreet

Having or showing good judgment in speech and conduct; prudent and circumspect.

dismissive

Indicating dismissal or rejection; having the purpose of denying or refusing something

docile

Easily managed or controlled; tractable

dogamtic

Characterized by a strong opinion or set of beliefs that is expressed positively and confidently, often without regard to opposing views or evidence

egocentric

Having or showing an excessive focus on oneself and one's own needs and desires; self-centered

emulate

To imitate someone or something, especially in a way that is admirable or commendable

exemplify

To serve as a typical example of something; to illustrate the nature of something by being a specific instance.

facetious

Joking or jesting, often inappropriately or in a way that is likely to be misunderstood

fastidious

Excessively particular, critical, or demanding; hard to please

fatuous

Foolishly or inane, especially in an unconscious, complacent manner; lacking intelligence or common sense

fiddle

To play or handle something with one's fingers, often in a nervous or idle way

finesse

Skillful handling of a situation; adroit maneuvering

flamboyant

Strikingly bold or brilliant; showy and eye-catching

flippant

Lacking proper respect or seriousness; characterized by disrespect or lack of thought

foible

A minor weakness or failing of character; slight flaw or defect

folly

Lack of good sense or judgment; foolishness or stupidity

foolhardy

Recklessly or thoughtlessly bold; foolishly rash or venturesome

forbear

To refrain from something; to abstain or hold back

fortitude

Mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty, adversity, or pain; courage and resilience

furtive

Done or made in a way that is intended to be secret or unnoticed, especially because it is wrong or shameful

gauche

Lacking social grace or refinement; awkward and clumsy in social situations

genteel

Refine and polite in a way that is slightly old-fashioned or overly concerned with social propriety

gloating

Act of expressing self-satisfaction, triumph, or joy in an Arrogant or smug way that is insensitive to the misfortune of others

grandiose

Impressive because of uncommon largeness, scope, effect, or grandeur

grave

Serious and important; requiring careful consideration or action

gregarious

Fond of the company of others; sociable

gusto

Enthusiastic and vigorous enjoyment or appreciation

hedonism

The doctrine that pleasure or happiness is the highest good and the proper aim of life

histrionic

Characterized by an exaggerated display of emotion or dramatic and attention-seeking behavior

iconoclastic

Attacking cherished beliefs or institutions

idiosyncratic

Peculiar to or characteristic of only one person or thing

imperious

Commanding or demanding obedience; domineering

impetuous

Acting or done without forethought or consideration; rash and impulsive

implacable

Unable to be appeased, mollified, or satisfied; inexorable

inane

Lacking sense, significance, or ideas; silly or foolish

indolent

Habitually lazy or averse to activity or exertion

industrious

Working energetically and devotedly; hardworking and diligent

inept

Lacking skill or aptitude; clumsy or awkward

ingenuous

Charmingly innocent and trustful; artlessly candid and honest

insolent

Rude and disrespectful, especially towards someone in authority or someone older

intractable

Not easily controlled, managed, or solved

intrepid

Resolutely fearless; dauntless

irreverent

Lacking due respect or seriousness, especially towards something considered sacred or important

judicious

Showing or using good judgment; wise and sensible

lax

Lacking strictness or discipline; not rigorously enforced

malinger

To pretend or exaggerate illness or injury in order to avoid duty or work

meticulous

Giving or showing great care and attention to detail; very thorough and precise

nonchalant

Calm and relaxed, seemingly unconcerned or indifferent

notorious

Widely known or talked about, generally for something negative or undesirable, such as criminal activity, immorality, or bad conduct

obstinate

Firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's opinion, purpose, or course of action, especially despite reason, arguments, or persuasion

obstreperous

Noisily and stubbornly defiant

obtrusive

Unpleasantly noticeable or conspicuous; interfering or forward

obtuse

Lacking sharpness of sensibility or intellect; slow to understand or respond

officious

Annoyingly eager to offer help or advice, typically when it is not needed or wanted

ostentatious

Intended to attract attention, admiration, or envy, often by being too showy or obvious

painstaking

Taking or characterized by taking great care and effort

panache

A stylish, confident, and flamboyant manner or flair

pedantic

Excessively concerned with minor details or rules, especially in subjects of little general interest

penchant

A strong or habitual liking for something; a taste or inclination

pensive

Engaged in or showing serious thought or reflection; thoughtful

perfunctory

Done routinely and with little interest or care; lacking enthusiasm or effort

petulant

Characterized by sudden or bad-tempered impatience, often over a trifle

placid

Calm and peaceful; undisturbed

pompous

Exaggeratedly or ostentatiously dignified or self-important

pragmatic

Concerned with or focused on practical matters and the best way to achieve a desired outcome

precocious

Developing or occurring prematurely; exceptionally early in development, especially mental development

predilection

A natural talent or aptitude for something

preoccupied

Engrossed in thought or activity; having one's attention completely taken up

presumptuous

Overly confident in oneself and one's own importance; boldly taking liberties or making demands without any right or warrant

prim

Excessively concerned with propriety and correctness, especially in behavior and appearance

propensity

A natural or inherent tendency or inclination to behave in a particular way

provocative

Tending or serving to provoke, excite, or stimulate

prudent

Acting with or characterized by caution and sound judgment

pry

To try to find out information, especially private or secret information, by asking persistent or intrusive questions