Vocabulary: Key Words for Character Traits and Personal Qualities

Adept

Very skilled or proficient at something.

Adroit

Clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.

Altruistic

Showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Ameliorate

To make something better or more tolerable.

Ardent

Showing strong enthusiasm or passion.

Aspiration

A strong desire or ambition to achieve something.

Assiduous

Showing great care, persistence, and effort.

Astute

Able to understand situations quickly and accurately.

Ataraxia

A state of calmness and freedom from emotional disturbance.

Autonomy

The ability to make one's own decisions; independence.

Benevolent

Well-meaning and kindly toward others.

Conscientious

Wishing to do what is right, especially by being careful and thorough.

Distinguished

Recognized for excellence or achievement.

Ebullient

Cheerful and full of energy.

Effulgent

Shining brightly; radiant.

Elated

Very happy or joyful.

Enterprising

Showing initiative and readiness to undertake new projects.

Equanimity

Mental calmness and balance, especially in difficult situations.

Equilibrium

A state of balance or stability.

Erudite

Having or showing great knowledge.

Euphoria

A feeling of intense happiness or excitement.

Fervent

Showing intense passion or enthusiasm.

Fruition

The realization or fulfillment of something planned or worked for.

Gregarious

Fond of company; sociable.

Idiosyncratic

Peculiar or distinctive to an individual.

Indefatigable

Persisting tirelessly; unable to be exhausted.

Industrious

Hard-working and diligent.

Incentivized

Motivated by the promise of a reward.

Inquisitive

Curious and eager for knowledge.

Intrepid

Fearless; adventurous.

Magnanimous

Very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival.

Neophyte

A person who is new to a subject or activity.

Pedantic

Excessively concerned with minor details or rules.

Perspicacious

Having keen insight and understanding.

Pertinacious

Holding firmly to an opinion or course of action; stubborn.

Pious

Deeply religious or devout.

Probity

Complete honesty and integrity.

Proactive

Taking action in advance rather than reacting to events.

Punctual

Arriving or occurring at the expected time.

Punctilious

Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.

Resilience

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties.

Resolute

Admirably determined and firm in purpose.

Robust

Strong and healthy; able to withstand stress.

Sagacious

Having or showing good judgment.

Sanguine

Optimistic or hopeful, especially in difficult situations.

Scrupulous

Very careful to act ethically or correctly.

Sedulous

Showing dedication and perseverance.

Stalwart

Loyal, reliable, and hardworking.

Tenacious

Determined and unwilling to give up.

Transcendent

Going beyond ordinary limits or experience.

Unperturbed

Not anxious or upset.

Unpretentious

Modest and not seeking attention.

Vehement

Showing strong feeling or forceful expression.

Venturesome

Willing to take risks or try new experiences.

Vicissitude

A change of circumstances, often unpleasant.

Vigilant

Alert and watchful to detect danger or problems.

Vivacious

Attractively lively and animated.

Zealous

Showing great enthusiasm or devotion.