Describing Positive Human Traits: English Vocabulary List

continuing to do something despite facing criticism or difficulties

"She is persistent."

"The persistent salesman called me every day for two months until I finally agreed to buy his product just to make him stop."

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

"She is open-minded."

"She is an open minded person who enjoys learning about different cultures and hearing opinions that are different from her own beliefs and values."

having the ability to control one's own behaviors and actions

"He is self-disciplined."

"The self-disciplined student woke up at five every morning to study before school and she graduated with the highest grades in her class."

having conscious knowledge and recognition of one's own thoughts, feelings, and existence

"She is self-aware."

"He is self-aware enough to recognize his own flaws and he actively works on improving himself every single day without making excuses."

feeling or showing gratitude or thankfulness toward someone or something

"I am appreciative."

"The homeless man was incredibly appreciative of the hot meal and warm coat that the kind stranger bought for him on that cold night."

having or showing intense excitement, eagerness, or passion for something

"She is enthusiastic."

"The enthusiastic volunteers worked all weekend to clean up the park and plant new flowers because they wanted to make their neighborhood beautiful."

giving individuals or groups the tools, confidence, and authority to take action and make choices

"The speech was empowering."

"The mentor's empowering words gave the young entrepreneur the confidence she needed to start her own business and pursue her dreams without fear."

friendly with no disagreement involved

"The relationship is harmonious."

"The choir produced a harmonious sound that filled the entire church and brought tears to the eyes of everyone sitting in the pews listening."

(of a person or their manner) having a kind, compassionate, and caring nature

"She is warm-hearted."

"The warm-hearted nurse stayed late at the hospital to comfort a scared child who had no family members nearby to visit him."

not changing one's decision to do something despite opposition

"She is very determined."

"The determined young woman studied for twelve hours every day for six months until she finally passed the difficult exam."

showing care and understanding toward other people, especially when they are not feeling good

"He is sympathetic."

"The sympathetic listener nodded as her friend poured out all of her troubles and she offered a shoulder to cry on without judging."

happening or arriving at the time expected or arranged

"She is always punctual."

"The punctual employee always arrived at work ten minutes early so the boss never had to worry about him being late for any meetings."

(of a person) tolerant, flexible, or relaxed in enforcing rules or standards, often forgiving and understanding toward others

"The judge was lenient."

"The judge was lenient with the first time offender and gave him community service instead of sending him to prison for his minor crime."