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Character, or character traits, are persistent patterns of thinking and behavior that are adopted by an individual. These relate to the moral qualities of a person that can be cultivated in positive or negative directions. In antiquity, positive character traits were viewed as a middle path between extremes. This can be seen in the works of Aristotle who described virtue, or character strengths, as a moderate path between lack and excess. The following are common examples of character based on this classical model.
| Character Strength | Lack | Excess | | Adventurous | Cautious | Reckless | | Ambitious | Apathetic | Ruthlessness, Relentless | | Assertive | Docile, Obedient, Subservient | Pushy | | Brave | Cowardly | Rash | | Calm | Moody | Emotionless | | Cheerful | Miserable | Euphoric | | Confident | Timid | Overconfident | | Creative | Unoriginal | Whimsical | | Curious | Uninspired | Nosy | | Diligent | Sloppy | Uptight, Compulsive, Controlling | | Emotional | Cold | Oversensitive, Illogical, Neurotic, Temperamental | | Fair | Unfair | Judgemental, Harsh, Overcritical | | Forgiving | Unforgiving, Bitter, Merciless, Unrelenting | Lax | | Friendly | Unfriendly | Intrusive, Obnoxious | | Generous | Greedy | Extravagant, Showy | | Good | Bad | Prudish | | Grateful | Entitled | Uncritical | | Honest | Dishonest | Tactless, Indiscreet | | Humble | Vain | Spineless | | Imaginative | Unimaginative | Ungrounded | | Introspective | Shallow | Aloof | | Kind | Cruel | Spoiling | | Loyal | Disloyal | Conformist | | Moral | Immoral | Puritanical, Self-Righteous | | Objective | Opinionated | Unprincipled | | Optimistic | Cynical | Unrealistic | | Organized | Disorganized | Uptight,Perfectionist | | Passionate | Indifferent | Obsessed, Unyielding, Fanatical | | Patient | Impatient | Pushover | | Peaceful | Hostile | Sycophantic, Complacent | | Playful | Boring | Foolish | | Polite | Inconsiderate, Crude | Insincere | | Practical | Impractical, Unrealistic | Unromantic, Static, Uninspired, Mediocre | | Productive | Lazy | Workaholic, Overachiever | | Reliable | Unreliable | Predictable | | Resilient | Fragile | Impassive | | Respectful | Disrespectful | Sycophant, Servile | | Self-restraint | Indulgent | Dull | | Stable | Erratic | Stubborn, Rigid | | Strong | Weak | Implacable, Unyielding, Ruthless | | Tolerant | Intolerant | Complicit, Uncritical, Indulgent | | Trusting | Suspicious | Naive |
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