Positive Human Traits

selfless

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/sɛlf.ləs/ or /self.lēs/

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putting other people's needs before the needs of oneself

thoughtful

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/θɔt.fəl/ or /thawt.fēl/

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thinking deeply about oneself and one's experiences, often resulting in new understandings or realizations

ambitious

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/æm.bɪ.ʃəs/ or /ām.bi.shēs/

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trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

encouraging

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/ɛn.kɜ.rɪ.ʤɪng/ or /en.kē.ri.jing/

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giving someone hope, confidence, or support

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

motivated

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/moʊ.tə.veɪ.təd/ or /mooo.tē.vei.tēd/

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having a strong desire or ambition to achieve a goal or accomplish a task

modest

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

supportive

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/sə.pɔr.tɪv/ or /sē.pawr.tiv/

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giving encouragement or providing help

courageous

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/kɜ.reɪ.ʤəs/ or /kē.rei.jēs/

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expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

understanding

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/ʌn.dərs.tæn.dɪng/ or /an.dērs.tān.ding/

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not judging someone and forgiving toward them when they do something wrong or make a mistake

helpful

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(of a person) having a willingness or readiness to help someone

reasonable

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/ri.zə.nə.bəl/ or /ri.zē.nē.bēl/

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(of a person) showing good judgment and acting by reason

childlike

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/ʧaɪld.laɪk/ or /chaild.laik/

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having the innocence of a child