Positive and Negative Character Traits

It was difficult to discuss anything but concrete topics with Irene because she was unimaginative and lacked the ability to comprehend abstract concepts.

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• Negative

Teachers often noted that Stanley was immature and behaved in ways common to much younger students.

• Positive

• Negative

Because she was impatient, Pauline often became frustrated while waiting in line.

• Positive

• Negative

Meghan was always respectful to anyone she met, regardless of their age or position.

• Positive

• Negative

Many people found Virginia rude as she was frequently sarcastic, thinking that she was being funny

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• Negative

If nothing else, Norman was tenacious. He didn’t give up on anything without a fight.

• Positive

• Negative

Helen was self-reliant, and although her parents worked late, she always finished her homework, ate a healthy dinner, and went to bed at a reasonable hour.

• Positive

• Negative

It was difficult to make jokes with Isabel because she was touchy and took everything as a personal insult.

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• Negative

Jane was overly sensitive and often took comments in ways they were not intended.

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• Negative

Sophia thought she was realistic, but most people thought she was critical and always looked for what was wrong.

• Positive

• Negative