character synonyms

character

n.

  1. The dominant quality

    temper, temperament, nature, sense, complex, mystique, mood, streak, attribute, trait, quality, singularity, badge, turn, tone, style, aspect, complexion, specialty, spirit, genius, humor, frame, grain, vein, atmosphere, ambience, climate, air, aura; see also attitude 2, characteristic, temperament.

  2. The sum of a person's characteristics

    personality, disposition, nature, makeup, temperament, constitution, reputation, repute, individuality, estimation, record, caliber, standing, type, shape, quality, habit, appearance; see also kind 2.

  3. A symbol, especially in writing

    letter, sign, figure, emblem; see letter 1, mark, number 2.

  4. *An odd or striking person

    personality, figure, personage, original, eccentric, oddity, crank*, nut*, case*, odd duck*, queer duck*, oddball*, weirdo*, crackpot*, flake*, kook*, freak*. *

  5. Moral strength

    integrity, honor, probity, backbone; see determination 2, honesty 1.

  6. A role

    part, persona, member of the cast; see actor 1, cast 2, role.

in character

consistent, usual, predictable; see expected 2.

out of character

inconsistent, unpredictable, unusual; see unexpected. See syn. study at quality, temperament.

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