Post by Maple on Apr 23, 2018 18:37:09 GMT
SKILLS & TRAITS LIST
SKILLS
stamina -- processing and utilizing energy
strength -- a muscular unit applying force
flexibility -- maximizing the range of motion at a given point
power -- a muscular unit applying maximum force for maximum time
speed -- minimizing the time cycle of a repeated movement
coordination -- combining distinct movements into a pattern
agility -- minimizing transitions between movements
balance -- controlling the body's center of gravity
accuracy -- controlling movement in a given direction at a given intensity
communication -- tactful social encounters with others
learning -- improving at certain skills or forming new ones
problem-solving -- using reasoning and analysis to solve problems
team-work -- working well towards a shared goal with others
listening -- paying close attention to what someone has to say
healing -- using natural resources to cure pain
hunting -- successfully tracking and capturing prey to be eaten
fighting -- employing an array of skills to defeat an enemy
POSITIVE TRAITS
accessible -- friendly and easy to talk to
active -- ready to engage in physical pursuits
adaptable -- easily able to adjust to new conditions
admirable -- deserving respect and approval
agreeable -- quite enjoyable and pleasurable
alert -- quick to notice potentially dangerous situations
amiable -- displaying a friendly and enthusiastic manner
amusing -- causing laughter and providing entertainment
appreciative -- feeling or showing gratitude or pleasure
balanced -- taking everything into account; fairly judging
benevolent -- well meaning and kind
boisterous -- noisy, energetic, and cheerful
calm -- not showing or feeling strong emotions such as anger
captivating -- capable of attracting and holding interests
caring -- displaying concern and kindness towards others
charismatic -- exercising charm which inspires devotion
charming -- very pleasant or attractive
cheerful -- noticeably happy and optimistic
chummy -- friendly
clean -- morally uncontaminated; pure; innocent
clear-headed -- alert and thinking logically
clever -- quick to understand, learn, and devise new ideas
colorful -- full of interest; lively and exciting
compassionate -- feeling or showing sympathy for others
conciliatory -- likely to pacify and placate
confident -- feeling or showing confidence on one's abilities
conscientious -- wishing to do one's work well and thoroughly
considerate -- careful not to inconvenience or harm others
cooperative -- uses mutual assistance to work towards a common goal
courageous -- not deterred by pain or danger
courteous -- polite, respectful, and considerate in manner
cultured -- characterized by refined traits, manners, and good education
debonair -- (of a man) confident, stylish, and charming
decent -- conforming with generally accepted standards of behavior
decisive -- having or showing the ability to make decisions quickly
dedicated -- devoted to a task or purpose
dignified -- showing a composed manner that is worthy of respect
disciplined -- showing a controlled form of behavior or way of working
dutiful -- obediently filling one's duty
dynamic -- positive and full of energy and new ideas
ebullient -- cheerful and full of energy
efficient -- working in a well-organized and competent way
elegant -- graceful or stylish in appearance or manner
empathetic -- showing an ability to understand another's feelings
enthusiastic -- having or showing intense and eager enjoyment
fair -- treating people equally without favoritism or discrimination
faithful -- unwavering loyalty to whomever they owe allegiance
flexible -- ready and able to change in different circumstances
forgiving -- ready and willing to forgive
friendly -- kind and pleasant
fun-loving -- light-hearted and lively
gallant -- brave and heroic
generous -- showing a readiness to give more than expected
gentle -- showing a a mild, kind, or tender temperament
genuine -- sincere
good-natured -- kind, friendly, and patient
gracious -- courteous, kind, and pleasant
hard-working -- tending to work with commitment and energy
helpful -- giving or ready to give help
high-spirited -- lively and cheerful
heroic -- have the characteristics of a hero; admirably brave
honest -- free of deceit; truthful and sincere
honorable -- bringing or deserving honour
humble -- having or showing a modest estimate of one's importance
humorous -- causing laughter or amusement; comic
incisive -- intelligently analytical and clear-thinking
incorruptible -- not susceptible to corruption; especially by bribe
independent -- not depending on another for subsistence
innovative -- introducing new ideas; original and creative in thinking
insightful -- having or showing an accurate and deep understanding
intelligent -- having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level
kind -- having or showing a friendly, considerate, and generous nature
lovable -- inspiring or deserving love and affection
loyal -- giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance
magnanimous -- generous or forgiving, especially to a rival
mellow -- tempered by maturity or experience
meticulous -- showing great attention to detail
modest -- unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities
observant -- quick to notice or perceive things
optimistic -- hopeful and confident about the future
organized -- able to plan one's activities efficiently
painstaking -- employing great care and thoroughness
passionate -- having or showing strong feelings or beliefs
patient -- able to tolerate delays or problems without anxiety or annoyance
perceptive -- having or showing sensitive insight
personable -- having a pleasant appearance or manner
persuasive -- good at persuading someone to do or believe in something
playful -- fond of games and amusement; light-hearted
practical -- concerned with actually doing something rather than the theory
precise -- exact, accurate, and careful about details
profound -- having or showing great knowledge or insight
protective -- intending to protect something or someone
prudent -- acting with or showing care for the future
pure -- wholesome and untainted by immorality
rational -- based on or in accordance with reason and logic
realistic -- having a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved
reflective -- characterized by deep thought
reliable -- consistently good in performance; able to be trusted
resourceful -- having the ability to find clever ways to overcome difficulties
respectful -- feeling or showing deference and respect
responsible -- capable of being trusted and making important decisions
sage -- profoundly wise
scrupulous -- careful, thorough, and attentive to detail
selfless -- concerned with the needs of others rather than one's own
self-sufficient -- needing no outside help
sociable -- willing to talk and engage in activities with others
sophisticated -- having a great deal of worldly knowledge and experience
steadfast -- resolutely firm and unwavering
suave -- (especially of a man) charming, confident, and elegant
sweet -- pleasant, kind, and thoughtful
sympathetic -- feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy
tolerant -- allowing the existence of actions one does not agree with
trusting -- having a belief in in a person's honesty; not suspicious
uncomplaining -- not complaining; resigned
undemanding -- not demanding; content to wait
understanding -- sympathetically aware of other's feelings; tolerant
vivacious -- (especially of a woman) attractively lively and animated
wise -- having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgement
witty -- characterized by quick and inventive verbal humour
youthful -- young or seeming young; enthusiastic
NEUTRAL TRAITS
absent-minded -- having or showing a forgetful disposition
adventurous -- willing to take risks or try new experiences
ambitious -- having or showing a strong desire to succeed
ascetic -- characterized by strong self-discipline and abstention
aspiring -- directing one's ambitions towards being a certain person
assertive -- having or showing a confident and forceful personality
bewildered -- confused and indecisive
bizarre -- very strange and unusual
bland -- lacking strong features and therefore uninteresting
boyish -- characteristic of a male child or young man
breezy -- relaxed, informal, and cheekily brisk
businesslike -- having an efficient and practical approach to one's work
casual -- relaxed and unconcerned
cautious -- careful to avoid potential problems or danger
circumspect -- wary and unwilling to take risks
competitive -- displaying a strong desire to be more successful than others
conservative -- averse to change and innovation; holding traditional values
contemplative -- expressing or involving prolonged thought
creative -- uses the imagination or original ideas to create something
crisp -- briskly decisive and matter of fact, without hesitation
curious -- eager to know or learn something
daring -- adventurous or audaciously bold
determined -- possessing or displaying resolve
dramatic -- intending to create an effect; theatrical
dreamy -- given to indulging in daydreaming
droll -- curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement
effeminate -- (of a man) having feminine characteristics; unmanly
emotional -- having feelings that are easily excited and openly displayed
energetic -- showing or involving great activity
excitable -- responding readily to something new or stimulating
flamboyant -- attracting attention because of exaggerated confidence
focused -- showing a great deal of interest towards a particular aim
folksy -- informal and unpretentious
formal -- strictly conventional
freewheeling -- characterized by a disregard for rules or conventions
glamorous -- having glamour
guileless -- innocent and without deception; pure
idealistic -- unrealistically aiming for perfection
impassive -- not showing or feeling emotion
impersonal -- not showing or influenced by personal feelings
impressionable -- easily influenced
intuitive -- using or based on what one feels to be true without reasoning
irreligious -- indifferent or hostile to religion
leisurely -- acting at leisure; unhurried or relaxed
masculine -- having qualities commonly associated with men
maternal -- typical of a caring mother; motherly
methodical -- done according to a systematic or established procedure
neutral -- not supporting or helping either side in a conflict
non-committal -- not expressing commitment to a definite opinion
non-competitive -- not involving in competition
obedient -- willing to comply with an order or request
ordinary -- with no special or distinctive features; normal
outspoken -- frank in expressing one's opinions
placid -- not easily upset or excited
perfectionist -- refuses to accept any standard below perfect
predictable -- always behaving in the way expected
proud -- feeling deep pleasure as a result of one's achievements
questioning -- often expresses doubt; raises objections
quiet -- reserved and mild by nature
reserved -- slow to reveal emotions or opinions
restrained -- characterized by moderation; unemotional or dispassionate
sarcastic -- uses irony in order to mock or convey contempt
self-conscious -- feeling undue awareness of one's self or actions
serious -- characterized by by careful consideration or application
shrewd -- having or showing sharp powers of judgement
skeptical -- not easily convinced, has doubts or reservations
smooth -- suavely charming
soft -- weak and lacking courage
solemn -- formal and dignified
solitary -- prefers to exist alone
spontaneous -- acts upon sudden impulse without external stimulus
stern -- serious and unrelenting, especially in the exertion of discipline
stoic -- someone who can endure hardship without showing feelings
strict -- demanding that the rules concerning behavior are obeyed
stubborn -- having or showing dogged determination not to change
subjective -- influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions
tough -- able to endure hardship or pain
unaggressive -- tending not to attack without provocation
unambitious -- not motivated by a strong determination to succeed
unceremonious -- having or showing a lack of courtesy; rough or abrupt
unchanging -- not changing; remaining the same
uninhibited -- expresses one's feelings or thoughts unselfconsciously
unpredictable -- not able to be predicted; frequently changing
unsentimental -- not displaying or influences by sentimental feelings
venturesome -- willing to take risks or embark on difficult courses
whimsical -- playfully quaint, especially in an appealing or amusing way
NEGATIVE TRAITS
abrasive -- showing little concern for other's feelings; harsh
abrupt -- brief to the point of rudeness; curt
aggressive -- ready or likely to attack or confront
airy -- not taking anything seriously; casual
aloof -- not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
amoral -- lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with rightness and wrongness
angry -- showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility
anxious -- feeling or showing worry about uncertain outcomes
apathetic -- showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
arbitrary -- makes decisions based upon random choice
argumentative -- given to arguing
arrogant -- having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance
asocial -- avoiding social interaction; inconsiderate and hostile towards others
barbaric -- savagely cruel
blunt -- uncompromisingly forthright
brutal -- savagely violent
calculating -- acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way
callous -- showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others
cantankerous -- bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative
careless -- not giving sufficient thought towards avoiding harm or error
challenging -- inviting competition; provocative
charmless -- unattractive or unpleasant
childish -- silly and immature
clumsy -- awkward in movement or handling things
coarse -- ruse or vulgar
cold -- lacking affection or warmth of feeling; unemotional
complacent -- showing smug satisfaction with one's achievements
compulsive -- acts as a result of irresistible urges
conceited -- excessively proud of one's self; vain
contemptible -- deserving contempt; despicable
cowardly -- lacking courage
crafty -- clever at achieving one's aims by indirect or deceitful methods
crass -- showing no intelligence or sensitivity
cruel -- willingly causing pain towards others or feeling no concern about it
cynical -- believing that people are purely motivated by self-interest
deceitful -- guilty of misleading or deceiving others
deceptive -- giving an appearance different from true one; misleading
demanding -- making others work hard or meet high standards
dependent -- unable to manage without support from something or someone
destructive -- negative and unhelpful
devious -- showing a skillful use of underhand tactics to achieve goals
difficult -- not easy to please or satisfy; awkward
dirty -- dishonest; dishonorable
discouraging -- causing someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm
discourteous -- showing rudeness and a lack of consideration for others
dishonest -- prone to behave in an untrustworthy or deceitful way
disloyal -- failing to be loyal to whom one has allegiances towards
disobedient -- failing to listen to rules or someone in authority
disorganized -- unable to plan one's activities efficiently
disputatious -- fond of having heated arguments
disrespectful -- showing a lack of respect or courtesy; impolite
disruptive -- tending to cause disruption
domineering -- asserts one's will in an arrogant way
egocentric -- thinking of oneself without regard for the feelings of others
envious -- feeling or showing envy
extravagant -- exceeds in what is reasonable or appropriate
faithless -- disloyal, especially to a romantic partner
false -- not sincere
fanatical -- obsessively concerned with something
fanciful -- over-imaginative and unrealistic
fawning -- displaying exaggerated flattery or affection; obsequious
fearful -- commonly showing fear or anxiety
fickle -- frequently changing one's loyalties or affections
foolish -- lacking good sense or judgement; unwise
forgetful -- apt or likely not to remember
frivolous -- not having any serious purpose
graceless -- lacking grace, elegance, or charm
greedy -- having or showing an intense and selfish desire for power
gullible -- easily persuaded to believe something
hateful -- arousing, deserving of, or filled with hatred
hesitant -- tentative, unsure, or slow in acting or speaking
high-handed -- using power or authority without considering others
hostile -- showing or feeling opposition of dislike; unfriendly
ignorant -- lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated
impatient -- having a tendency to become quickly irritated or provoked
imprudent -- not showing care for the consequences of one's actions
inconsiderate -- thoughtlessly causing hurt or inconvenience to others
indecisive -- not able to make decisions effectively and efficiently
insensitive -- showing or feeling no concern for other's feelings
intolerant -- not tolerant of views or beliefs that differ from one's own
irrational -- not logical or reasonable
irresponsible -- not showing a proper sense of responsibility
irritable -- having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed
lazy -- unwilling to work or use energy
loquacious -- tending to talk a great deal; talkative
malicious -- intending to do harm
meddlesome -- fond of meddling; interfering
melancholic -- feeling or expressing pensive sadness
misguided -- having or showing faulty judgement or reasoning
moody -- given to unpredictable changed of mood, especially gloominess
moralistic -- overfond of making moral judgement on others behavior
morbid -- characterized by an abnormal interest in disturbing subjects
naive -- showing a lack of experience and knowledge
narcissistic -- having or showing an excessive interest in one's appearance
narrow-minded -- not willing to listen to or tolerate other people's views
neglectful -- not giving proper care and attention to something or someone
obnoxious -- extremely unpleasant
offhand -- ungraciously or offensively cool in manner
one-sided -- unfairly dealing with only one side of an issue; biased
opinionated -- characterized by conceited assertiveness
outrageous -- very bold, unusual, and rather shocking
paranoid -- unreasonably or obsessively anxious, suspicious, or mistrustful
passive -- accepting what happens or what others do with no resistance
pedantic -- extremely concerned with small details
petty -- concerned with trivial matters, especially in a spiteful way
pompous -- affectedly grand, solemn, or self-important
possessive -- demanding someone's total attention and love
power-hungry -- having a strong desire for power
provocative -- causing anger or another strong reaction
pugnacious -- eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight
regretful -- feeling or showing regret
repentant -- expressing or feeling sincere regret and remorse
resentful -- feeling or expressing bitterness at being treated unfairly
ritualistic -- invariably performs tasks in the same way
scornful -- feeling or expressing contempt
secretive -- inclined to conceal feelings and intentions
selfish -- lacking in consideration for other people; concerned with one's self
shallow -- not exhibiting or capable of serious thought
shy -- nervous or timid in the company of others
sly -- having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature
strong-willed -- determination to do as one wants even if advised against it
stupid -- having or showing a great lack of intelligence or common sense
submissive -- ready to conform to the authority of others; meek
suspicious -- having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something
tactless -- showing a lack of skill and sensitivity in dealing with others
tasteless -- considered to constitute inappropriate behavior
thoughtless -- not showing consideration for the needs of other people
timid -- showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened
troublesome -- causing difficulty or annoyance
unappreciative -- not fully understanding, recognizing, or valuing something
uncaring -- not displaying sympathy or concern for others
unconvincing -- failing to make someone believe that something is true
uncooperative -- unwilling to help others or do what they ask
undisciplined -- uncontrolled on behavior or manner
unfriendly -- not friendly
ungrateful -- not feeling or showing gratitude
unlovable -- not lovable
unpolished -- unrefined in style or behavior
unreliable -- not able to be relied upon
vacuous -- having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence
vague -- thinking or communicating in an unfocused or imprecise way
venomous -- full of hatred or spite
vindictive -- having or showing a strong and unreasonable desire for revenge
vulnerable -- exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed
weak -- having little strength or energy
weak-willed -- lacking the ability to resist the control of other people
willful -- having or showing a stubborn determination to do what one wants
wishful -- having a desire for something impractical to happen
zany -- amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic
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SKILLS
stamina -- processing and utilizing energy
strength -- a muscular unit applying force
flexibility -- maximizing the range of motion at a given point
power -- a muscular unit applying maximum force for maximum time
speed -- minimizing the time cycle of a repeated movement
coordination -- combining distinct movements into a pattern
agility -- minimizing transitions between movements
balance -- controlling the body's center of gravity
accuracy -- controlling movement in a given direction at a given intensity
communication -- tactful social encounters with others
learning -- improving at certain skills or forming new ones
problem-solving -- using reasoning and analysis to solve problems
team-work -- working well towards a shared goal with others
listening -- paying close attention to what someone has to say
healing -- using natural resources to cure pain
hunting -- successfully tracking and capturing prey to be eaten
fighting -- employing an array of skills to defeat an enemy
POSITIVE TRAITS
accessible -- friendly and easy to talk to
active -- ready to engage in physical pursuits
adaptable -- easily able to adjust to new conditions
admirable -- deserving respect and approval
agreeable -- quite enjoyable and pleasurable
alert -- quick to notice potentially dangerous situations
amiable -- displaying a friendly and enthusiastic manner
amusing -- causing laughter and providing entertainment
appreciative -- feeling or showing gratitude or pleasure
balanced -- taking everything into account; fairly judging
benevolent -- well meaning and kind
boisterous -- noisy, energetic, and cheerful
calm -- not showing or feeling strong emotions such as anger
captivating -- capable of attracting and holding interests
caring -- displaying concern and kindness towards others
charismatic -- exercising charm which inspires devotion
charming -- very pleasant or attractive
cheerful -- noticeably happy and optimistic
chummy -- friendly
clean -- morally uncontaminated; pure; innocent
clear-headed -- alert and thinking logically
clever -- quick to understand, learn, and devise new ideas
colorful -- full of interest; lively and exciting
compassionate -- feeling or showing sympathy for others
conciliatory -- likely to pacify and placate
confident -- feeling or showing confidence on one's abilities
conscientious -- wishing to do one's work well and thoroughly
considerate -- careful not to inconvenience or harm others
cooperative -- uses mutual assistance to work towards a common goal
courageous -- not deterred by pain or danger
courteous -- polite, respectful, and considerate in manner
cultured -- characterized by refined traits, manners, and good education
debonair -- (of a man) confident, stylish, and charming
decent -- conforming with generally accepted standards of behavior
decisive -- having or showing the ability to make decisions quickly
dedicated -- devoted to a task or purpose
dignified -- showing a composed manner that is worthy of respect
disciplined -- showing a controlled form of behavior or way of working
dutiful -- obediently filling one's duty
dynamic -- positive and full of energy and new ideas
ebullient -- cheerful and full of energy
efficient -- working in a well-organized and competent way
elegant -- graceful or stylish in appearance or manner
empathetic -- showing an ability to understand another's feelings
enthusiastic -- having or showing intense and eager enjoyment
fair -- treating people equally without favoritism or discrimination
faithful -- unwavering loyalty to whomever they owe allegiance
flexible -- ready and able to change in different circumstances
forgiving -- ready and willing to forgive
friendly -- kind and pleasant
fun-loving -- light-hearted and lively
gallant -- brave and heroic
generous -- showing a readiness to give more than expected
gentle -- showing a a mild, kind, or tender temperament
genuine -- sincere
good-natured -- kind, friendly, and patient
gracious -- courteous, kind, and pleasant
hard-working -- tending to work with commitment and energy
helpful -- giving or ready to give help
high-spirited -- lively and cheerful
heroic -- have the characteristics of a hero; admirably brave
honest -- free of deceit; truthful and sincere
honorable -- bringing or deserving honour
humble -- having or showing a modest estimate of one's importance
humorous -- causing laughter or amusement; comic
incisive -- intelligently analytical and clear-thinking
incorruptible -- not susceptible to corruption; especially by bribe
independent -- not depending on another for subsistence
innovative -- introducing new ideas; original and creative in thinking
insightful -- having or showing an accurate and deep understanding
intelligent -- having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level
kind -- having or showing a friendly, considerate, and generous nature
lovable -- inspiring or deserving love and affection
loyal -- giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance
magnanimous -- generous or forgiving, especially to a rival
mellow -- tempered by maturity or experience
meticulous -- showing great attention to detail
modest -- unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities
observant -- quick to notice or perceive things
optimistic -- hopeful and confident about the future
organized -- able to plan one's activities efficiently
painstaking -- employing great care and thoroughness
passionate -- having or showing strong feelings or beliefs
patient -- able to tolerate delays or problems without anxiety or annoyance
perceptive -- having or showing sensitive insight
personable -- having a pleasant appearance or manner
persuasive -- good at persuading someone to do or believe in something
playful -- fond of games and amusement; light-hearted
practical -- concerned with actually doing something rather than the theory
precise -- exact, accurate, and careful about details
profound -- having or showing great knowledge or insight
protective -- intending to protect something or someone
prudent -- acting with or showing care for the future
pure -- wholesome and untainted by immorality
rational -- based on or in accordance with reason and logic
realistic -- having a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved
reflective -- characterized by deep thought
reliable -- consistently good in performance; able to be trusted
resourceful -- having the ability to find clever ways to overcome difficulties
respectful -- feeling or showing deference and respect
responsible -- capable of being trusted and making important decisions
sage -- profoundly wise
scrupulous -- careful, thorough, and attentive to detail
selfless -- concerned with the needs of others rather than one's own
self-sufficient -- needing no outside help
sociable -- willing to talk and engage in activities with others
sophisticated -- having a great deal of worldly knowledge and experience
steadfast -- resolutely firm and unwavering
suave -- (especially of a man) charming, confident, and elegant
sweet -- pleasant, kind, and thoughtful
sympathetic -- feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy
tolerant -- allowing the existence of actions one does not agree with
trusting -- having a belief in in a person's honesty; not suspicious
uncomplaining -- not complaining; resigned
undemanding -- not demanding; content to wait
understanding -- sympathetically aware of other's feelings; tolerant
vivacious -- (especially of a woman) attractively lively and animated
wise -- having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgement
witty -- characterized by quick and inventive verbal humour
youthful -- young or seeming young; enthusiastic
NEUTRAL TRAITS
absent-minded -- having or showing a forgetful disposition
adventurous -- willing to take risks or try new experiences
ambitious -- having or showing a strong desire to succeed
ascetic -- characterized by strong self-discipline and abstention
aspiring -- directing one's ambitions towards being a certain person
assertive -- having or showing a confident and forceful personality
bewildered -- confused and indecisive
bizarre -- very strange and unusual
bland -- lacking strong features and therefore uninteresting
boyish -- characteristic of a male child or young man
breezy -- relaxed, informal, and cheekily brisk
businesslike -- having an efficient and practical approach to one's work
casual -- relaxed and unconcerned
cautious -- careful to avoid potential problems or danger
circumspect -- wary and unwilling to take risks
competitive -- displaying a strong desire to be more successful than others
conservative -- averse to change and innovation; holding traditional values
contemplative -- expressing or involving prolonged thought
creative -- uses the imagination or original ideas to create something
crisp -- briskly decisive and matter of fact, without hesitation
curious -- eager to know or learn something
daring -- adventurous or audaciously bold
determined -- possessing or displaying resolve
dramatic -- intending to create an effect; theatrical
dreamy -- given to indulging in daydreaming
droll -- curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement
effeminate -- (of a man) having feminine characteristics; unmanly
emotional -- having feelings that are easily excited and openly displayed
energetic -- showing or involving great activity
excitable -- responding readily to something new or stimulating
flamboyant -- attracting attention because of exaggerated confidence
focused -- showing a great deal of interest towards a particular aim
folksy -- informal and unpretentious
formal -- strictly conventional
freewheeling -- characterized by a disregard for rules or conventions
glamorous -- having glamour
guileless -- innocent and without deception; pure
idealistic -- unrealistically aiming for perfection
impassive -- not showing or feeling emotion
impersonal -- not showing or influenced by personal feelings
impressionable -- easily influenced
intuitive -- using or based on what one feels to be true without reasoning
irreligious -- indifferent or hostile to religion
leisurely -- acting at leisure; unhurried or relaxed
masculine -- having qualities commonly associated with men
maternal -- typical of a caring mother; motherly
methodical -- done according to a systematic or established procedure
neutral -- not supporting or helping either side in a conflict
non-committal -- not expressing commitment to a definite opinion
non-competitive -- not involving in competition
obedient -- willing to comply with an order or request
ordinary -- with no special or distinctive features; normal
outspoken -- frank in expressing one's opinions
placid -- not easily upset or excited
perfectionist -- refuses to accept any standard below perfect
predictable -- always behaving in the way expected
proud -- feeling deep pleasure as a result of one's achievements
questioning -- often expresses doubt; raises objections
quiet -- reserved and mild by nature
reserved -- slow to reveal emotions or opinions
restrained -- characterized by moderation; unemotional or dispassionate
sarcastic -- uses irony in order to mock or convey contempt
self-conscious -- feeling undue awareness of one's self or actions
serious -- characterized by by careful consideration or application
shrewd -- having or showing sharp powers of judgement
skeptical -- not easily convinced, has doubts or reservations
smooth -- suavely charming
soft -- weak and lacking courage
solemn -- formal and dignified
solitary -- prefers to exist alone
spontaneous -- acts upon sudden impulse without external stimulus
stern -- serious and unrelenting, especially in the exertion of discipline
stoic -- someone who can endure hardship without showing feelings
strict -- demanding that the rules concerning behavior are obeyed
stubborn -- having or showing dogged determination not to change
subjective -- influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions
tough -- able to endure hardship or pain
unaggressive -- tending not to attack without provocation
unambitious -- not motivated by a strong determination to succeed
unceremonious -- having or showing a lack of courtesy; rough or abrupt
unchanging -- not changing; remaining the same
uninhibited -- expresses one's feelings or thoughts unselfconsciously
unpredictable -- not able to be predicted; frequently changing
unsentimental -- not displaying or influences by sentimental feelings
venturesome -- willing to take risks or embark on difficult courses
whimsical -- playfully quaint, especially in an appealing or amusing way
NEGATIVE TRAITS
abrasive -- showing little concern for other's feelings; harsh
abrupt -- brief to the point of rudeness; curt
aggressive -- ready or likely to attack or confront
airy -- not taking anything seriously; casual
aloof -- not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant
amoral -- lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with rightness and wrongness
angry -- showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility
anxious -- feeling or showing worry about uncertain outcomes
apathetic -- showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
arbitrary -- makes decisions based upon random choice
argumentative -- given to arguing
arrogant -- having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance
asocial -- avoiding social interaction; inconsiderate and hostile towards others
barbaric -- savagely cruel
blunt -- uncompromisingly forthright
brutal -- savagely violent
calculating -- acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way
callous -- showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others
cantankerous -- bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative
careless -- not giving sufficient thought towards avoiding harm or error
challenging -- inviting competition; provocative
charmless -- unattractive or unpleasant
childish -- silly and immature
clumsy -- awkward in movement or handling things
coarse -- ruse or vulgar
cold -- lacking affection or warmth of feeling; unemotional
complacent -- showing smug satisfaction with one's achievements
compulsive -- acts as a result of irresistible urges
conceited -- excessively proud of one's self; vain
contemptible -- deserving contempt; despicable
cowardly -- lacking courage
crafty -- clever at achieving one's aims by indirect or deceitful methods
crass -- showing no intelligence or sensitivity
cruel -- willingly causing pain towards others or feeling no concern about it
cynical -- believing that people are purely motivated by self-interest
deceitful -- guilty of misleading or deceiving others
deceptive -- giving an appearance different from true one; misleading
demanding -- making others work hard or meet high standards
dependent -- unable to manage without support from something or someone
destructive -- negative and unhelpful
devious -- showing a skillful use of underhand tactics to achieve goals
difficult -- not easy to please or satisfy; awkward
dirty -- dishonest; dishonorable
discouraging -- causing someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm
discourteous -- showing rudeness and a lack of consideration for others
dishonest -- prone to behave in an untrustworthy or deceitful way
disloyal -- failing to be loyal to whom one has allegiances towards
disobedient -- failing to listen to rules or someone in authority
disorganized -- unable to plan one's activities efficiently
disputatious -- fond of having heated arguments
disrespectful -- showing a lack of respect or courtesy; impolite
disruptive -- tending to cause disruption
domineering -- asserts one's will in an arrogant way
egocentric -- thinking of oneself without regard for the feelings of others
envious -- feeling or showing envy
extravagant -- exceeds in what is reasonable or appropriate
faithless -- disloyal, especially to a romantic partner
false -- not sincere
fanatical -- obsessively concerned with something
fanciful -- over-imaginative and unrealistic
fawning -- displaying exaggerated flattery or affection; obsequious
fearful -- commonly showing fear or anxiety
fickle -- frequently changing one's loyalties or affections
foolish -- lacking good sense or judgement; unwise
forgetful -- apt or likely not to remember
frivolous -- not having any serious purpose
graceless -- lacking grace, elegance, or charm
greedy -- having or showing an intense and selfish desire for power
gullible -- easily persuaded to believe something
hateful -- arousing, deserving of, or filled with hatred
hesitant -- tentative, unsure, or slow in acting or speaking
high-handed -- using power or authority without considering others
hostile -- showing or feeling opposition of dislike; unfriendly
ignorant -- lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated
impatient -- having a tendency to become quickly irritated or provoked
imprudent -- not showing care for the consequences of one's actions
inconsiderate -- thoughtlessly causing hurt or inconvenience to others
indecisive -- not able to make decisions effectively and efficiently
insensitive -- showing or feeling no concern for other's feelings
intolerant -- not tolerant of views or beliefs that differ from one's own
irrational -- not logical or reasonable
irresponsible -- not showing a proper sense of responsibility
irritable -- having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed
lazy -- unwilling to work or use energy
loquacious -- tending to talk a great deal; talkative
malicious -- intending to do harm
meddlesome -- fond of meddling; interfering
melancholic -- feeling or expressing pensive sadness
misguided -- having or showing faulty judgement or reasoning
moody -- given to unpredictable changed of mood, especially gloominess
moralistic -- overfond of making moral judgement on others behavior
morbid -- characterized by an abnormal interest in disturbing subjects
naive -- showing a lack of experience and knowledge
narcissistic -- having or showing an excessive interest in one's appearance
narrow-minded -- not willing to listen to or tolerate other people's views
neglectful -- not giving proper care and attention to something or someone
obnoxious -- extremely unpleasant
offhand -- ungraciously or offensively cool in manner
one-sided -- unfairly dealing with only one side of an issue; biased
opinionated -- characterized by conceited assertiveness
outrageous -- very bold, unusual, and rather shocking
paranoid -- unreasonably or obsessively anxious, suspicious, or mistrustful
passive -- accepting what happens or what others do with no resistance
pedantic -- extremely concerned with small details
petty -- concerned with trivial matters, especially in a spiteful way
pompous -- affectedly grand, solemn, or self-important
possessive -- demanding someone's total attention and love
power-hungry -- having a strong desire for power
provocative -- causing anger or another strong reaction
pugnacious -- eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight
regretful -- feeling or showing regret
repentant -- expressing or feeling sincere regret and remorse
resentful -- feeling or expressing bitterness at being treated unfairly
ritualistic -- invariably performs tasks in the same way
scornful -- feeling or expressing contempt
secretive -- inclined to conceal feelings and intentions
selfish -- lacking in consideration for other people; concerned with one's self
shallow -- not exhibiting or capable of serious thought
shy -- nervous or timid in the company of others
sly -- having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature
strong-willed -- determination to do as one wants even if advised against it
stupid -- having or showing a great lack of intelligence or common sense
submissive -- ready to conform to the authority of others; meek
suspicious -- having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something
tactless -- showing a lack of skill and sensitivity in dealing with others
tasteless -- considered to constitute inappropriate behavior
thoughtless -- not showing consideration for the needs of other people
timid -- showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened
troublesome -- causing difficulty or annoyance
unappreciative -- not fully understanding, recognizing, or valuing something
uncaring -- not displaying sympathy or concern for others
unconvincing -- failing to make someone believe that something is true
uncooperative -- unwilling to help others or do what they ask
undisciplined -- uncontrolled on behavior or manner
unfriendly -- not friendly
ungrateful -- not feeling or showing gratitude
unlovable -- not lovable
unpolished -- unrefined in style or behavior
unreliable -- not able to be relied upon
vacuous -- having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence
vague -- thinking or communicating in an unfocused or imprecise way
venomous -- full of hatred or spite
vindictive -- having or showing a strong and unreasonable desire for revenge
vulnerable -- exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed
weak -- having little strength or energy
weak-willed -- lacking the ability to resist the control of other people
willful -- having or showing a stubborn determination to do what one wants
wishful -- having a desire for something impractical to happen
zany -- amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic
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