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character, fiber, fibre
the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions
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nature
the complex of emotional and intellectual attributes that determine a person's characteristic actions and reactions
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compulsiveness, compulsivity
the trait of acting compulsively
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emotionalism, emotionality
emotional nature or quality
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emotionlessness, unemotionality
absence of emotion
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activeness, activity
the trait of being active; moving or acting rapidly and energetically
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inactiveness, inactivity, inertia
a disposition to remain inactive or inert
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earnestness, serious-mindedness, seriousness, sincerity
the trait of being serious
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frivolity, frivolousness
the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible
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communicativeness
the trait of being communicative
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uncommunicativeness
the trait of being uncommunicative
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thoughtfulness
the trait of thinking carefully before acting
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thoughtlessness, unthoughtfulness
the trait of not thinking carefully before acting
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attentiveness
the trait of being observant and paying attention
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inattentiveness
the trait of not being considerate and thoughtful of others
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masculinity
the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for men
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femininity, muliebrity
the trait of behaving in ways considered typical for women
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trustiness, trustworthiness
the trait of deserving trust and confidence
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untrustiness, untrustworthiness
the trait of not deserving trust or confidence
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individualism, individuality, individuation
the quality of being individual
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stinginess
a lack of generosity; a general unwillingness to part with money
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egocentrism, egoism, self-centeredness, self-concern, self-interest
concern for your own interests and welfare
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drive
the trait of being highly motivated
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firmness, firmness of purpose, resoluteness, resolution, resolve
the trait of being resolute
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irresoluteness, irresolution
the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose
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discipline
the trait of being well behaved
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indiscipline, undiscipline
the trait of lacking discipline
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pride
the trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards
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conceit, conceitedness, vanity
the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride
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humbleness, humility
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
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wisdom, wiseness
the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight
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folly, foolishness, unwiseness
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
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judgement, judgment, perspicacity, sound judgement, sound judgment
the capacity to assess situations or circumstances shrewdly and to draw sound conclusions
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trust, trustfulness, trustingness
the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others
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distrust, distrustfulness, mistrust
the trait of not trusting others
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cleanliness
diligence in keeping clean
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uncleanliness
lack of cleanly habits
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behavior, behaviour, conduct, demeanor, demeanour, deportment
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
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flexibility, tractability, tractableness
the trait of being easily persuaded
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intractability, intractableness
the trait of being hard to influence or control
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ruralism, rurality
a rural characteristic or trait
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spirit
a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one's character
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animal nature, animality
the physical (or animal) side of a person as opposed to the spirit or intellect
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disposition, temperament
your usual mood
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complexion
(obsolete) a combination of elements (of dryness and warmth or of the four humors) that was once believed to determine a person's health and temperament
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obsessiveness, obsessivity
extreme compulsiveness
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workaholism
compulsiveness about working
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drama
the quality of being arresting or highly emotional
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demonstrativeness
tending to express your feelings freely
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affectionateness, fondness, lovingness, warmth
a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love
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drippiness, mawkishness, mushiness, sentimentality, sloppiness, soupiness
falsely emotional in a maudlin way
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heat, passion, warmth
the trait of being intensely emotional
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temperament
excessive emotionalism or irritability and excitability (especially when displayed openly)
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excitability, excitableness, volatility
being easily excited
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blandness
the trait of exhibiting no personal embarrassment or concern
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chilliness, coldness, coolness, frigidity, frigidness, iciness
a lack of affection or enthusiasm
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dispassion, dispassionateness, dryness
objectivity and detachment
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stoicism, stolidity, stolidness
an indifference to pleasure or pain
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animation, brio, invigoration, spiritedness, vivification
quality of being active or spirited or alive and vigorous
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dynamism, oomph, pizzaz, pizzazz, zing
the activeness of an energetic personality
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flatness, languor, lethargy, phlegm, sluggishness
inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
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restfulness
the attribute of being restful
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passiveness, passivity
the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative
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indolence, laziness
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
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commitment, committedness
the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose
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graveness, gravity, soberness, sobriety, somberness, sombreness
a manner that is serious and solemn
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sedateness, solemness, solemnity, staidness
a trait of dignified seriousness
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giddiness, silliness
an impulsive scatterbrained manner
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levity
a manner lacking seriousness
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fun, playfulness
a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement
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frankness, outspokenness
the trait of being blunt and outspoken
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effusiveness, expansiveness, expansivity
a friendly open trait of a talkative person
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articulateness, fluency, volubility
the quality of being facile in speech and writing
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garrulity, garrulousness, loquaciousness, loquacity, talkativeness
the quality of being wordy and talkative
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muteness, silence
a refusal to speak when expected
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secrecy, secretiveness, silence
the trait of keeping things secret
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reserve, reticence, taciturnity
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
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sociality
the tendency to associate with others and to form social groups
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contemplativeness, meditativeness, pensiveness
deep serious thoughtfulness
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introspectiveness
thoughtfulness about your own situation and feelings
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deliberateness, deliberation
the trait of thoughtfulness in action or decision
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reflectiveness, reflectivity
the capability of quiet thought or contemplation
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foolhardiness, rashness, recklessness
the trait of giving little thought to danger
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impulsiveness
the trait of acting suddenly on impulse without reflection
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carefulness
the quality of being careful and painstaking
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heedfulness, mindfulness
the trait of staying aware of (paying close attention to) your responsibilities
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carefulness, caution, cautiousness
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
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alertness, on the qui vive, sharp-sightedness
lively attentiveness
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vigilance, watchfulness, weather eye
vigilant attentiveness
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carelessness, sloppiness
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
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heedlessness, inadvertence, inadvertency, unmindfulness
the trait of forgetting or ignoring your responsibilities
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manfulness, manliness, virility
the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male
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boyishness
being characteristic of a boy
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machismo
exaggerated masculinity
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hoydenism, tomboyishness
masculinity in women (especially in girls and young women)
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womanlike, womanliness
the trait of being womanly; having the characteristics of an adult female
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ladylikeness
behavior befitting a lady
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maidenliness
behavior befitting a young maiden
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girlishness
being characteristic of a girl
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effeminacy, effeminateness, sissiness, softness, unmanliness, womanishness
the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
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creditworthiness
trustworthiness with money as based on a person's credit history; a general qualification for borrowing
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responsibility, responsibleness
a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct
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irresponsibility, irresponsibleness
a form of untrustworthiness; the trait of lacking a sense of responsibility and not feeling accountable for your actions
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singularity, uniqueness
the quality of being one of a kind
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distinctiveness, peculiarity, speciality, specialness, specialty
a distinguishing trait
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closeness, meanness, minginess, niggardliness, niggardness, parsimoniousness, parsimony, tightfistedness, tightness
extreme stinginess
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penuriousness
a disposition to be niggardly with money
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illiberality
a disposition not to be liberal (generous) with money
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selfishness
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
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narcism, narcissism, self-love
an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself
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action
the trait of being active and energetic and forceful
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enterprise, enterprisingness, go-ahead, initiative
readiness to embark on bold new ventures
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ambition, ambitiousness
a strong drive for success
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energy, get-up-and-go, push
enterprising or ambitious drive
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aggressiveness
the quality of being bold and enterprising
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possession, self-command, self-control, self-possession, self-will, will power, willpower
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
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steadiness
freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct
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sturdiness
resoluteness evidenced by strength of character
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stiffness
firm resoluteness in purpose or opinion or action
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bullheadedness, obstinacy, obstinance, pigheadedness, self-will, stubbornness
resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
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single-mindedness
characterized by one unified purpose
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adamance, obduracy, unyieldingness
resoluteness by virtue of being unyielding and inflexible
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decision, decisiveness
the trait of resoluteness as evidenced by firmness of character or purpose
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determination, purpose
the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
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steadfastness
steadfast resolution
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unpredictability, volatility
the trait of being unpredictably irresolute
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indecision, indecisiveness
the trait of irresolution; a lack of firmness of character or purpose
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self-denial, self-discipline
the trait of practicing self discipline
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control, restraint
discipline in personal and social activities
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indulgence, self-indulgence
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
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dissoluteness, incontinence, self-gratification
indiscipline with regard to sensuous pleasures
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unrestraint
the quality of lacking restraint
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boastfulness, vainglory
outspoken conceit
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egotism, self-importance, swelled head
an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
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posturing
adopting a vain conceited posture
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meekness, subduedness
a disposition to be patient and long suffering
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judiciousness, sagaciousness, sagacity
the trait of forming opinions by distinguishing and evaluating
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initiation, knowledgeability, knowledgeableness
wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge
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diplomacy, statecraft, statesmanship
wisdom in the management of public affairs
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discernment, discretion
the trait of judging wisely and objectively
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indiscretion, injudiciousness
the trait of being injudicious
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absurdity, fatuity, fatuousness, silliness
a ludicrous folly
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asininity
the quality of being asinine; stupidity combined with stubbornness
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objectiveness, objectivity
judgment based on observable phenomena and uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices
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subjectiveness, subjectivity
judgment based on individual personal impressions and feelings and opinions rather than external facts
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credulity
tendency to believe readily
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suspicion, suspiciousness
being of a suspicious nature
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fastidiousness
the trait of being meticulous about matters of taste or style
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neatness, tidiness
the trait of being neat and orderly
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slovenliness
habitual uncleanliness
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messiness, untidiness
the trait of being untidy and messy
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manners
social deportment
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citizenship
conduct as a citizen
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swashbuckling
flamboyantly reckless and boastful behavior
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correctitude, properness, propriety
correct or appropriate behavior
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improperness, impropriety
an improper demeanor
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manageability, manageableness
capable of being managed or controlled
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docility
the trait of being agreeably submissive and manageable
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domestication, tameness
the attribute of having been domesticated
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amenability, amenableness, cooperativeness
the trait of being cooperative
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obedience
the trait of being willing to obey
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recalcitrance, recalcitrancy, refractoriness, unmanageableness
the trait of being unmanageable
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wildness
an intractably barbarous or uncultivated state of nature
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defiance, rebelliousness
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
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fractiousness, unruliness, wilfulness, willfulness
the trait of being prone to disobedience and lack of discipline
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balkiness
likely to stop abruptly and unexpectedly
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mulishness, obstinacy, obstinance, stubbornness
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
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disobedience
the trait of being unwilling to obey
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manner, personal manner
a way of acting or behaving
