Adjectives of Abstract Human Attributes - Adjectives of Positive Moral Traits

These adjectives describe virtues and ethical qualities that reflect a person's integrity, honesty, compassion, fairness, and altruism.

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fair [adjective]

treating everyone equally and in a right or acceptable way

Ex: The policy was designed to be fair to all employees , regardless of their position .

honest [adjective]

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

Ex: The honest mechanic provided a fair assessment of the car 's condition , even though it meant less profit for the garage .

moral [adjective]

following the principles of wrong and right and behaving based on the ethical standards of a society

Ex: Even in difficult situations , the moral doctor upheld patient confidentiality and acted in the best interest of their health .

sincere [adjective]

(of a person) genuine and honest in feelings, words, or actions

Ex: Jane is a sincere individual who always speaks from the heart and never hesitates to lend a helping hand .

modest [adjective]

not boasting about one's abilities, achievements, or belongings

Ex: The modest scientist downplayed her groundbreaking research , attributing it to collaboration and teamwork .

generous [adjective]

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

Ex: The host was incredibly generous , offering us plenty of food and drinks .

polite [adjective]

showing good manners and respectful behavior towards others

Ex: The job interviewee was polite and respectful during the interview .

decent [adjective]

treating others with respect and honesty

Ex: The decent student follows academic integrity principles , never cheating or plagiarizing in their coursework .

loyal [adjective]

showing firm and constant support to a person, organization, cause, or belief

Ex: Her loyal dedication to the cause inspired others to join the movement and work towards positive change .

committed [adjective]

willing to give one's energy and time to something because one believes in it

Ex: His committed advocacy for environmental conservation inspires others to take action and protect the planet .

innocent [adjective]

not having committed a wrongdoing or offense

Ex: The jury found the defendant innocent of all charges due to lack of evidence .

just [adjective]

acting in a way that is fair, righteous, and morally correct

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respectful [adjective]

treating others with politeness, consideration, and dignity

Ex: Despite their differences , the respectful siblings always communicated with each other calmly and respectfully .

faithful [adjective]

staying loyal and dedicated to a certain person, idea, group, etc.

Ex: Even in adversity , she remained faithful to her dreams , working tirelessly to achieve her goals .

honorable [adjective]

displaying high moral standards and consistently behaving with integrity, fairness, and honesty

Ex: The honorable soldier bravely risked their life to protect their comrades and uphold their duty to serve their country .

tolerant [adjective]

showing respect to what other people say or do even when one disagrees with them

Ex: The tolerant coworker listened attentively to their colleague 's ideas , even if they had opposing viewpoints , fostering collaboration and mutual respect .

truthful [adjective]

(of a person) telling the truth without deceit or falsehood

Ex: He was known to be truthful , even when the truth was difficult .

virtuous [adjective]

having or showing high moral standards

Ex: It 's important to surround yourself with virtuous friends who inspire you to do good .

righteous [adjective]

acting in accordance with moral principles, without compromise or wrongdoing

Ex: Despite facing pressure , she remained steadfast in her righteous beliefs .

conscientious [adjective]

acting in accordance with one's conscience and sense of duty

Ex: The conscientious decision to recycle and reduce waste reflects her commitment to environmental responsibility .

staunch [adjective]

showing strong support for a person, cause, or belief

Ex: The politician had a staunch following among his constituents .

altruistic [adjective]

acting selflessly for the well-being of others, often prioritizing their needs over one's own

Ex: The altruistic organization focused on providing aid to communities in need .

charitable [adjective]

willing to give money, time, or resources to help others, especially those less fortunate

Ex: They were charitable enough to sponsor a child 's education abroad .

upright [adjective]

adhering to ethical principles and moral behavior

Ex: His upright testimony convicted the mob boss .

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