character

character
n
1. personality, individuality, ego; nature, disposition, temperament, temper, complexion; genius, idiosyncrasy; essential quality, Hinduism, Buddhism. dharma.
2. trait, feature, attribute, characteristic. See characteristic .
3. reputation, repute, status, standing, position, station, name; notability, note, glory, prestige, popular favor, 6clat, fame, renown; distinction, esteem, regard, respect, worth, account.
4. integrity, honesty, honor; courage, strength, fortitude, backbone; respectability, rectitude, uprightness, morality, goodness; truthfulness, frankness, sincerity; conscientiousness, scrupulousness.
5. person, individual, being, human being, mortal, specimen, somebody, someone; man, woman.
6. eccentric, odd fellow, oddity, case, Inf. card, odd or queer fish, Inf. nut, Inf. poor soul. See eccentric (def.5).
7. role, part, piece; portrayal, representation, characterization, personation, impersonation; actor, actress, dramatis persona.
8. insignia, ensign, sigil, signet, badge, crest, emblem; symbol, ideogram, sign, seal, mark, marker; trademark, idiograph, stamp, label, name, brand; notation, code, device; cipher, figures, numbers; letters, rune.
9. in character
to be expected, as expected, as one might suspect or guess; just like one, one through and through; normal, proper, suitable.
10. out of character
inappropriate, unfit, unsuitable; out of joint, out of tune; contrary to expectations.

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