Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
personal characteristic
noun
/ˈpɜr.sən.əl ˌkær.əkˈtɛr.ɪs.tɪk/

Definition
A distinguishing quality or trait that defines an individual’s personality.

Examples
- Her kindness is a personal characteristic that everyone admires.
- Honesty is an important personal characteristic in a leader.

Meaning
Personal characteristics are attributes or traits that describe someone and help define who they are as a person.

Synonyms
- trait
- attribute
- quality
- feature