Trait

Meaning

a distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person; an inherited feature

A distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically belonging to a person.

Example Sentences

Patience is an important trait for anyone working with children.

Honesty is considered an admirable trait in a leader.

Synonyms

characteristic, quality, feature, attribute, property

Entry 1

characteristic, quality, feature, attribute, property

Entry 2

quality, attribute, feature, characteristic

Antonyms

absence, lack, deficiency, fault, weakness, flaw

Entry 1

absence, lack, deficiency

Entry 2

fault, weakness, flaw

Collocations

personality trait, genetic trait, positive trait, character trait, common trait, dominant trait

Entry 1

personality trait, genetic trait, positive trait, character trait

Entry 2

personality trait, genetic trait, common trait, dominant trait