Universal Virtues & Character Traits

AdaptabilityAdaptability: to adjust (oneself) to new or changed circumstances.
AmbitionAmbition: a strong desire to succeed, or gain fame, wealth, power, etc.
AssertivenessAssertiveness: being positive or confident in a persistent way.
BenevolenceBenevolence: inclined to do good deeds; being kind and charitable.
BraveryBravery: courage to face danger; not afraid.
CaringCaring: to feel concern about others. (2) To feel love or a liking for another.
CharacterCharacter: moral strength; a distinctive trait, quality, or good reputation of a person.
CharityCharity: a voluntary giving to others in need.
CheerfulnessCheerfulness: showing a warm, joyful feeling.
CitizenshipCitizenship: the duties, rights, and privileges of this status. (2) A person’s conduct as a citizen.
CleanlinessCleanliness: keeping oneself or one’s surroundings clean.
CommitmentCommitment: dedicated to a course of action. (2) A pledge to do something.
CompassionCompassion: showing sorrow, or sympathy for the sufferings or needs of others.
ConsiderationConsideration: thoughtful regard for others. (2) Careful thought regarding others feelings.
ContentmentContentment: being satisfied; happy with what one has or is.
CooperationCooperation: the act of working together for a common purpose.
CourageCourage: the quality of being fearless in facing difficulties, instead of withdrawing from it.
CourtesyCourtesy: gracious behavior; a polite, helpful, or considerate act or remark.
CreativityCreativity: artistic or intellectual inventiveness. (2) Bring into being; showing imagination.
DependabilityDependability: reliable, trustworthy; that can be depended on.
DeterminationDetermination: a conclusion or decision arrived at by thought or investigation.
DisciplineDiscipline: self-control or orderly conduct. (2) A system of rules that corrects or punishes.
DiscretionDiscretion: the quality of being discreet, or careful about what one does or says; prudence.
DutyDuty: respect and obedience that one shows toward parents, family and occupation. (2.) Service to community and country.
EmpathyEmpathy: ability to share another's emotions, thoughts, or feelings.
EnduranceEndurance: the ability to last, to continue, to remain, to holdout.
EnthusiasmEnthusiasm: to express high interest, be inspired. (2) Passion.
EqualityEquality: being equal; having the same political, social, and economic rights.
FaithFaith: unquestioning belief that does not require proof or evidence. (2) Complete trust or allegiance to some person or thing. (3) A religion or a system of religious beliefs.
Family CommitmentFamily Commitment: a devotion to family and home. (2) Maintaining the household establishment.
 
 

ForesightForesight: the ability to foresee. (2) A thoughtful regard for the future.
ForgivenessForgiveness: to give up resentment against or the desire to punish. (2) To pardon.
FortitudeFortitude: the strength to bear misfortune. (2) The courage that permits one to endure.
FreedomFreedom: the state or quality of being free. (2) The absence of hindrance, confinement or repression.
FriendlinessFriendliness: not being hostile; showing friendly feelings.
GenerosityGenerosity: willingness to give or share. (2) Nobility of mind.
GentlenessGentleness: refine, courteous; a kindly disposition.
GratitudeGratitude: showing appreciation for favors or benefits received.
HealthinessHealthiness: physical or mental well-being; having good health.
HelpfulnessHelpfulness: giving assistance without reward.
HonestyHonesty: the state or quality of being honest. (2) Refraining from lying, cheating, or stealing; holding to high standards.
HonorHonor: high regard or great respect given. (2) A keen sense of right and wrong.
HumilityHumility: showing an absence of pride. (2) The quality of being humble.
IdealismIdealism: thought based on a conception of things as they should be or as one would wish them to be. (2) A striving to achieve one’s ideals.
InitiativeInitiative: the action of taking the first step or move. (2) Originating new ideas or methods.
IntegrityIntegrity: the quality of being of sound moral principle; honesty, uprightness. (2) The state of being complete.
JoyfulnessJoyfulness: happy, glad, full of joy. (2) The expression of showing such feeling.
JusticeJustice: the quality of being right and correct. (2) Sound reason; rightfulness; validity.
KindnessKindness: gentle, tenderhearted treatment. (2) The possession of sympathetic or generous qualities.
LoveLove: a deep and tender feeling of affection or devotion to a person or persons. (2) A strong liking for or interest in something (a love of music).
LoyaltyLoyalty: quality of being loyal. (2) Faithfulness to a person, government, cause, duty, etc. – Allegiance.
ModerationModeration: avoidance of excesses or extremes. (2) Keeping within bounds; self-restraint.
ModestyModesty: decency; unassuming or humble behavior. (2) The quality of being modest.
ObedienceObedience: a willingness to obey. (2) Giving in to the orders or instructions of one in authority.
OptimismOptimism: the tendency to take the most hopeful or cheerful view of matters or to expect the best outcome.
OrderlinessOrderliness: neat or tidy in arrangement. (2) Well-behaved; law-abiding; peaceful.
PatiencePatience: the quality of being patient. (2) The will or ability to wait or endure without compliant.
PatriotismPatriotism: love and loyal or devoted support of one’s country.
PeacefulnessPeacefulness: not quarrelsome; free from disturbance or disorder. (2) Quiet calm.
PerseverancePerseverance: the act of persevering. (2) Continued, patient effort.
 
 

PolitenessPoliteness: having or showing good manners. (2) Being courteous, considerate or tactful.
PrivacyPrivacy: the condition of being private. (2) Withdrawal from company or public view.
PrudencePrudence: careful management of one’s personal affairs. (2) The quality or fact of being prudent.
PunctualityPunctuality: careful observant of an appointed time. (2) On time; prompt.
PurposefulnessPurposefulness: resolutely aiming as a specific goal. (2) Determination.
ReliabilityReliability: that can be depended on. (2) A person or thing that can be counted upon to do what is expected.
ResourcefulnessResourcefulness: able to deal creatively and effectively with problems, difficulties, etc.
RespectRespect: hold in high regard. (2) To feel or show honor or esteem for.
ResponsibilityResponsibility: condition, quality, fact, or instance of being responsible. (2) A thing or person that one is responsible for; dependability.
Self-actualizationSelf-actualization: full development of one’s abilities, ambitions, etc. (2) Realize in action; to make realistic to self.
Self-disciplineSelf-discipline: controlling of oneself or one’s desires, actions, habits, etc.
Self-preservationSelf-preservation: preservation of oneself from danger, injury, or death.
Self-realizationSelf-realization: complete fulfillment of the self. (2) Complete development of one’s own capabilities.
Self-relianceSelf-reliance: reliance or faith in one’s own judgment, abilities, etc.
Self-respectSelf-respect: proper respect for oneself and one’s worth as a person.
Self-restraintSelf-restraint: restraint imposed on oneself by oneself. (2) Self-control.
SensitivitySensitivity: the condition or quality of being sensitive. (2) Tender; easily hurt.
ServiceService: friendly help. (2) Volunteer aid to community. (3) Work done for others; duty, public employment.
SharingSharing: to share or divide something equally. (2) Giving, receiving; taking part with others in some activity.
TactTact: judgment of the right thing to say or do without offending. (2) Skill in dealing with people.
TeamworkTeamwork: joint action by a group of people. (2) Work done by or with a team.
TemperanceTemperance: self-restraint in behavior, expression, indulgence of the appetites. (2) Moderation.
ThankfulnessThankfulness: feeling or expressing thanks; being grateful.
ThriftThrift: careful management of one's money or resources; frugality.
ToleranceTolerance: being tolerant, especially of views, beliefs, and practices of others that differ from one’s own. (2) Freedom from bigotry or prejudice.
TrustTrust: a firm belief in the honesty, integrity, reliability, and justice of another person or thing.
TrustworthinessTrustworthiness: worthy of trust; dependable; reliable.
TruthfulnessTruthfulness: the state or quality of being true. (2) That which accords with fact and reality.
VirtuousnessVirtuousness: having, or characterized by moral virtue. (2) Having a righteous nature.
WisdomWisdom: the power of judging rightly, and following the soundest course of action, based on knowledge, experience and understanding.