attribute - an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity

unit character - (genetics) a character inherited on an all-or-none basis and dependent on the presence of a single gene

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"

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"

compulsiveness, compulsivity - the trait of acting compulsively

emotionalism, emotionality - emotional nature or quality

emotionlessness, unemotionality - absence of emotion

activeness, activity - the trait of being active; moving or acting rapidly and energetically; "the level of activity declines with age"

inertia, inactivity, inactiveness - a disposition to remain inactive or inert; "he had to overcome his inertia and get back to work"

serious-mindedness, earnestness, seriousness, sincerity - the trait of being serious; "a lack of solemnity is not necessarily a lack of seriousness"- Robert Rice

frivolity, frivolousness - the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible

communicativeness - the trait of being communicative

uncommunicativeness - the trait of being uncommunicative

thoughtfulness - the trait of thinking carefully before acting

unthoughtfulness, thoughtlessness - the trait of not thinking carefully before acting

attentiveness - the trait of being observant and paying attention

inattentiveness - the trait of not being considerate and thoughtful of others

masculinity - the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for men

femininity, muliebrity - the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for women

trustiness, trustworthiness - the trait of deserving trust and confidence

untrustiness, untrustworthiness - the trait of not deserving trust or confidence

individualism, individuality, individuation - the quality of being individual; "so absorbed by the movement that she lost all sense of individuality"

stinginess - a lack of generosity; a general unwillingness to part with money

egocentrism, egoism, self-centeredness, self-concern, self-interest - attempting to get personal recognition for yourself (especially by unacceptable means)

drive - the trait of being highly motivated; "his drive and energy exhausted his co-workers"

resoluteness, resolve, firmness, resolution - the trait of being resolute; firmness of purpose; "his resoluteness carried him through the battle"; "it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work"

irresoluteness, irresolution - the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose

discipline - the trait of being well behaved; "he insisted on discipline among the troops"

indiscipline, undiscipline - the trait of lacking discipline

pride - the trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards

humility, humbleness - a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride; "not everyone regards humility as a virtue"

wisdom, wiseness - the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight

folly, foolishness, unwiseness - the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

sound judgement, sound judgment, perspicacity, judgement, judgment - the capacity to assess situations or circumstances shrewdly and to draw sound conclusions

trustfulness, trustingness, trust - the trait of trusting; of believing in the honesty and reliability of others; "the experience destroyed his trust and personal dignity"