Adjectives of Positive Personal Traits

confident

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having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

patient

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able to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious

brave

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Approving

having no fear when doing dangerous or painful things

upbeat

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having a positive and cheerful attitude

lively

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(of a person) very energetic and outgoing

passionate

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having or displaying a strong love or enthusiasm for something

stoic

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/stoʊɪk/ or /stoooik/

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not displaying emotions and not complaining, especially in difficult and painful situations

responsible

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/ris.pɑn.sə.bəl/ or /ris.paan.sē.bēl/

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able to be relied on and trusted

cool

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remaining calm and composed even in challenging situations

childlike

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/ʧaɪld.laɪk/ or /chaild.laik/

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having the innocence of a child

spirited

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/spɪ.rɪ.tɪd/ or /spi.ri.tid/

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having a lively, energetic, or enthusiastic nature

sophisticated

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/sə.fɪs.tə.keɪ.tɪd/ or /sē.fis.tē.kei.tid/

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having refined taste, elegance, and knowledge of complex matters

hearty

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displaying friendliness and hospitality in a warm and sincere manner

fearless

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/fɪr.ləs/ or /fir.lēs/

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expressing no signs of fear in face of danger or difficulty

selfless

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putting other people's needs before the needs of oneself

earnest

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/ɜr.nɪst/ or /ēr.nist/

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holding strong beliefs or opinions sincerely and seriously

independent

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/ɪn.dɪ.pɛn.dənt/ or /in.di.pen.dēnt/

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able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

persistent

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continuing to do something despite facing criticism or difficulties

self-confident

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/ˌsɛɫfˈkɑnfədənt/

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(of a person) having trust in one's abilities and qualities

hardworking

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(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

unflappable

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/ənf.læ.pə.bəl/ or /ēnf.lā.pē.bēl/

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having the ability to stay composed and calm in difficult circumstances

diligent

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consistently putting in the necessary time and energy to achieve one's goals

civilized

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displaying refined manners and cultured behavior

unassuming

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/ʌn.ə.su.mɪng/ or /an.ē.soo.ming/

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not looking for attention or approval

avid

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extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

sassy

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bold, lively, and confident in speaking or behaving

dynamic

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having a lot of energy