trait masterlist 💌 a list of 40+ traits, plus tons of "synonyms" that bring the total to well over 100! (take synonyms with a grain of salt... maybe just traits that give off the same vibe) the list is sorted into positives and negatives with the help of @willowsallen <3 inspired by my personal mission to stop recycling the same 12 traits between my characters & my unwavering ability to think of all negatives/no positives 🫡 find the list below the cut or in the source link for a page version! please reblog if you found it helpful :-)
POSITIVES:
adaptable: having an ability to change to suit changing conditions. synonyms - agile, resilient
altruistic: showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish. synonyms - unselfish, selfless, self-sacrificing
benevolent: marked by sympathy and consideration for others. synonyms - compassionate, sympathetic
calm: free from emotional or mental agitation. synonyms - serene, tranquil, composed, easygoing
disciplined: showing a controlled form of behavior or way of working. synonyms - controlled, orderly, restrained, inhibited (-)
effervescent: showing a joyous and enthusiastic personality. synonyms - bubbly, peppy, vivacious
equanimous: evenness of emotions or temper. synonyms - composed, tranquil
fervent: having or expressing great depth of feeling. synonyms - passionate, ardent, vehement, zealous
hospitable: showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations. synonyms - gracious, friendly, amiable
lionhearted: someone who is brave and determined. synonyms - brave, valiant, dauntless, intrepid
loyal: unwavering allegiance. synonyms - steadfast, devoted, staunch, reliable
meticulous: taking, showing, or involving great care and effort. synonyms - conscientious, painstaking (-), diligent
optimizer: someone with a focus on making the best of themselves and their potential. synonyms - ambitious
phlegmatic: calm and unruffled temperament, not easily provoked. synonyms - calm, impassive
penitent: feeling sorrow for a wrong that one has done. synonyms - apologetic, regretful, contrite
pragmatic: willing to see things as they really are and deal with them sensibly. synonyms - practical, realistic, sensible
proactive: having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future. synonyms - careful, foresighted
resolute: marked by firm determination. synonyms - decisive, assertive
sagacious: of keen and farsighted perception and judgment. synonyms - perceptive, prudent
tenacious: persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or desired. synonyms - persistent, stubborn (-), steadfast
voluble: a tendency to talk a lot, easily, and often with great energy and enthusiasm. synonyms - talkative, loquacious, garrulous (-)
NEGATIVES:
abrasive: showing little concern for the feelings of others; harsh. synonyms - insensitive, unsympathetic, inconsiderate
avaricious: greedy of gain; excessively acquisitive especially in seeking to hoard riches. synonyms - greedy, materialistic
bellicose: demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight. synonyms - hostile, combative, aggressive, truculent
blunt: being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner. synonyms - forthright (+), abrupt, snippy, impertinent
boastful: showing excessive pride and self-satisfaction in one’s achievements, possessions, or abilities. synonyms - bumptious, vaunting, vain
cowardly: having or showing a shameful lack of courage. synonyms - fainthearted, gutless, mousy
culpable: deserving reproach or blame. synonyms - guilty
dissident: a person who opposes official policy. synonyms - heretic, defector, renegade
envious: a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else’s possessions, qualities, or luck. synonyms - covetous, jealous
facetious: treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor. synonyms - flippant, frivolous
gullible: easily persuaded to believe something. synonyms - over-trusting, naive, credulous
haughty: having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior. synonyms - arrogant, supercilious
idealistic: one that places ideals before practical considerations. synonyms - romantic (+), visionary (+), fanciful
impulsive: acting done without forethought. synonyms - impetuous, rash, unrepressed
invidious: of an unpleasant or objectionable nature; a kind to cause harm or resentment. synonyms - malicious, spiteful
passive: hesitant to express themselves or take initiative, fearing rejection. synonyms - insecure, timid, equivocate
petulant: easily irritated or annoyed. synonyms - irritable, snippy, petty
pugnacious: eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight. synonyms - antagonistic, belligerent, combative
solicitous: full of concern or fears; the state of being concerned and anxious. synonyms - apprehensive, cautious (+), wary, timid
superficial: concerned only with the obvious or apparent. synonyms - shallow, one-dimensional
touchy: a tendency to be easily upset or offended. synonyms - sensitive (+), tetchy, oversensitive
vacillant: to waver in mind, will, or feeling. synonyms - hesitant, indecisive
volatile: likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly, usually for the worst. synonyms - inconsistent, fickle, unreliable, temperamental
withdrawn: removed from immediate contact or easy approach; social detached. synonyms - aloof, removed, distant, reclusive
