personality trait

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Matsumoto sketches his main characters in a few quick strokes, content to indicate their ages along with a physical feature, a personality trait, or an aspect of dress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

Maggie’s desires are hazier — her defining personality trait is a lack of personality.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

Everyone seems to be looking for someone who "doesn't take themselves too seriously", is itching to make travel and running a personality trait, or is desperate to go hiking.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2025

But it's a real mental disorder that is more than just an insufferable personality trait — and in some cases narcissism may even have some benefits.

From Salon • May 9, 2024

It's a personality trait you've just got to accept.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris