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personality (enc)

Personality

Noun1.personality - the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual; "their different reactions reflected their very different personalities"; "it is his nature to help others"
human, individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do"
attribute - an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity
trait - a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
identity, personal identity, individuality - the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity; "you can lose your identity when you join the army"
personableness - the complex of attributes that make a person socially attractive
anal personality, anal retentive personality - (psychoanalysis) a personality characterized by meticulous neatness and suspicion and reserve; said to be formed in early childhood by fixation during the anal stage of development (usually as a consequence of toilet training)
genital personality - (psychoanalysis) the mature personality which is not dominated by infantile pleasure drives
narcissistic personality - personality marked by self-love and self-absorption; unrealistic views about your own qualities and little regard for others
obsessive-compulsive personality - personality characterized by a strong need to repeat certain acts or rituals
oral personality - (psychoanalysis) a personality characterized either by generous optimism or aggressive and ambitious selfishness; formed in early childhood by fixation during the oral stage of development
fiber, fibre, character - the inherent complex of attributes that determine a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions; "education has for its object the formation of character"- Herbert Spencer
nature - the complex of emotional and intellectual attributes that determine a person's characteristic actions and reactions; "it is his nature to help others"
diffidence, self-distrust, self-doubt - lack of self-confidence
2.personality - a person of considerable prominence; "she is a Hollywood personality"
celebrity, famous person - a widely known person; "he was a baseball celebrity"

 

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