character

Definitions

The mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.

A person in a novel, play, or movie.

A printed or written letter or symbol.

Examples

The main character in the novel undergoes a significant transformation by the final chapter.

It takes a great deal of character to admit when you have made a mistake.

Each character in the play was carefully developed to represent a different aspect of society.

Synonyms

nature disposition temperament personality integrity reputation moral fiber

Antonyms

insignificance amorphousness indistinctness vacuity weakness dishonesty unreliability