Personality Traits Definitions

skip to definitions

A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M
N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z

Accommodating
easy to deal with; eager to help or please
Active
engaged in action; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc...
Adventurous
inclined to undertake new and daring things; full of risk
Affectionate
loving; warmly attached
Ambitious
happy to achieve a specific goal that requires much effort
Artistic
involved in or appreciation of art, especially the fine arts; Showing imagination and skill
Caring
feeling and showing concern for others
Cautious
careful; aware of possible dangers; tentative or restrained; guarded
Cheerful
in good spirits; sharing happiness with others; spreading cheer
Considerate
regard for the needs or feelings of others
Creative
original; imaginative; productive
Dependable
faithful; reliable; can be counted on to come through with your end of the deal
Determined
devoting full strength and concentrated attention to; strongly motivated to succeed
Easy-Going
laid back, calm and relaxed
Enthusiastic
eager, fervent, zealous, passionate
Generous
giving or sharing; unselfish
Gentle
not harsh or severe; mild and soft
Idealistic
relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas; of high moral or intellectual value
Independent
not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself
Musical
producing music; fond of or skilled in music
Organized
methodical and efficient in arrangement or function
Patient
capable of calmly awaiting an outcome or result; tolerant
Practical
sensible; showing good sense or sound judgment; reasonable
Quiet
free from disturbance or tumult; tranquil; peaceful; calm
Refined
polite, courteous, civilized, elegant
Sensitive
being affected by the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others
Sensual
of the senses and the body rather than the mind
Serious
of grave or somber disposition, character, or manner; deeply interested or involved
Shy
bashful; timid
Sociable
inclined to associate with or be in the company of others; friendly or agreeable in company; companionable
Solitary
alone; without companions
Spontaneous
doing things on short notice or at the last minute
Tense
in a state of mental or nervous strain
Thoughtful
showing consideration for others; considerate
Trusting
others have confidence in you to keep things confidential
Understanding
able to comprehend; compassionate; sympathetic

return to top of page