Dictionary definition of Character Traits

Adaptable
To make suitable to or fit for a specific use or situation. Change expectations to make a situation acceptable. Able to work with others to come to a mutually agreeable solution.

Brave
Having or showing courage under difficult or dangerous conditions.

Courageous
implies consciously rising to a specific test by drawing on a reserve of inner strength. Fearless emphasizes absence of fear and resolute self-possession. Bold stresses readiness to meet danger or difficulty and often a tendency to seek it out. Dauntless refers to courage that resists subjection or intimidation.

Careful
Attentive to potential danger, error, or harm; cautious. Thorough and painstaking in action or execution; conscientious.

Compassionate
Deep awareness of the suffering of another coupled with the wish to relieve it.

Kindly concern aroused by the misfortune, affliction, or suffering of another. Compassion denotes deep awareness of the suffering of another and the wish to relieve it: Commiseration signifies the expression of pity or sorrow. Sympathy denotes the act of or capacity for sharing in the sorrows or troubles of another. Condolence is a formal, conventional expression of pity, usually to relatives upon a death. Empathy is an identification with and understanding of another's situation, feelings, and motives.

Concerned
Attention to detail. Involved in or affected by or having a claim to or share in. Connected by participation or association or use.

Confident
Feeling or showing no doubt. Belief based on experience or evidence: Assurance founded on faith or reliance in oneself or in others. Full, emphatic certainty.

Conscientious
Characterized by extreme care and great effort. Exercising caution or showing care or attention. Guided by or in accordance with conscience or sense of right and wrong.

Considerate
Having or marked by regard for the needs or feelings of others. Having or showing a sense of what is fitting. Anticipate needs or wishes of others.

Cooperative
Willingness to participate with others. Work in harmony to accomplish tasks or goals.

Creative
Characterized by originality and expressiveness; imaginative. Producing something fresh or unusual. Able to work around problems to reach solutions or goals.

Decisive
Able to deal with issues conclusively and thoroughly. Can resolve problems and move toward completion. Makes decisions with firmness and resolve.

Dependable
Worthy of reliance or trust. Trustworthy, believable. Able to overcome obstacles to get the expected results. Can be counted on for reliable information. Devote full strength and concentrated attention to issues. Does not easily yield to opposition. Strong desire to succeed.

Diligent
Active or sustained effort. Stays persistently dedicated to tasks at hand. Follows directions closely. Does not deviate from planned direction.

Efficient
Acting or producing results with a minimum of waste, expense, or unnecessary effort. Able tp complete tasks on a timely basis.

Encourage
To inspire with hope. To stimulate; spur on. To advance a cause. Give confidence to.

Energetic
Able to sustain enthusiastic activity. Implies healthy strength and robustness. Alert, energetic activity; stays busy.

Enthusiastic
showing great excitement and interest. A positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something. Lively interest in an activity or project.

Fair
Free of favoritism or bias; impartial. In a dispute, is just to all parties. Gives out rewards according to what is earned. Follows the rules for the activity involved.

Faithful
Adhering firmly and devotedly, as to a person, cause, or idea; loyal. A steadfast adherent of a faith or cause. Loyalty that is not easily deflected. Unshakable attachment or allegiance.

Forgiving
Able to not hold wrongdoing against others. Show mercy. Has a tolerance for errors. Has the best interests of the offending parties at heart.

Friendly
Favorably disposed toward others; not antagonistic or hostile. Warm and responsive. Open, approachable, and hospitable personality.

Generous
Tending to give freely. Willing to give of resources, time, and money with no expectation of return. Is not concerned about what resources have been given up.

Gentle
Handle with special care and kindness. Restrain harsh or rough treatment. Soothing and comforting. Calming.

Honesty
Adherence to moral principles. Conformity to high standards of ethics or excellence. The quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech. Truthful.

Hospitable
Inclined to making others feel welcome. Treats guests and strangers cordially and generously. Looks for opportunities to meet needs.

Humble
Marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful. Does not promote self unseemingly. Not prideful of personal position or ability.

Imaginative
Characterized by independent and creative thought or action. Having the ability or power to originate new methods and direction.

Mercy
Alleviating distress; bringing relief: Kind, sympathetic, or forgiving treatment toward others. Reduce or eliminate punishment. Giving additional chances to others to succeed in there work or activities.

Obedient
Dutifully complying with the commands, orders, or instructions of one in authority. Adhering stedfastly to directions given. Willing to be taught. Easilly managed.

Patience
Capacity to endure hardship, difficulty, or inconvenience without complaint. Emphasizes calmness, self-control, and the willingness or ability to tolerate delay. Long endurance waiting for resolution of issues.

Peaceful
not aggressive; not given to fighting or excessive assertiveness. Works through issues without agitation. Minimizes conflict.

Persevering
Adhering to a course of action, a belief, or a purpose; steadfastness. Continuing under difficult circumstances without interruption.

Positive
Characterized by or displaying certainty, acceptance, or affirmation. Expresses confidence in the future. Is optimistic about people and their performance.

Persuasive
Tending to have the power to induce action or belief. Capable of convincing. Passionate in beliefs.

Respectful
Courteous. Showing good manners. Willing to submit to authority gladly.

Responsible
Is accountable for actions or of the discharge of a duty. Able to be trusted or depended upon; reliable. Characterized by good judgment or sound thinking. Fulfills obligations. Reports problems and concerns to proper authority.

Self-control
Control of one's emotions, desires, or actions by one's own will. The act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses. Act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite. Ability in a crisis to say or do the right thing in an emergency.

Sensitive
Attuned to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others. Perceives changes in conditions. Responds to others well, taking into account their best interests.

Sincere
Does not put on false fronts; genuine. Being without hypocrisy or pretense; true to beliefs and people. Not deceptive or fraudulent. Concerned with work or important matters.

Thorough
Painstakingly accurate or careful. Exhaustively complete. Exercising caution or showing care or attention. Covering every component or step.

Trustworthy
Worthy of reliance or trust. Steadfast in affection or allegiance. Worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust. Not disposed to cheat or defraud.

Tolerant
Able to withstand or endure an adverse conditions. Inclined to live with the beliefs, practices, or traits of others; forbearing.

Unselfish
Willing to give and share of self without expecting return. Being willing to take on a lesser role or benefit so that others may expand. Give others on the team credit for work accomplished.

Wise
Having the ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting. Exhibiting common sense; prudent. Being able to apply knowledge to skillfully carry out work.