Character Development Words

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, typically answering the questions how, when, or where

• She was deeply engrossed in the research project.
• I deeply appreciate your help with this.
• I'm deeply into that new TV show.
• His words cut deeply into her heart.

noun the art of performing or staging plays, movies, or other forms of entertainment

adjective relating to the performance of plays or movies

• The actor's performance was filled with unnecessary dramatics.
• She always adds a touch of dramatics to her stories.
• Stop with the dramatics, it's not that big of a deal.
• His reaction to the news was pure dramatics, as if the world was ending.

noun a word or phrase expressing love or affection

adjective used to describe something that is meant to express love or affection

• The politician used the endearment 'my fellow citizens' in his speech to connect with the audience.
• She always calls her best friend 'sweetie' as a term of endearment.
• I love it when my grandma calls me 'pumpkin' as a cute endearment.
• The old man's wrinkled face held a certain endearment that made everyone feel warm and welcome.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

verb An action word that indicates movement or a change in state.

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

• After the stressful presentation, the CEO seemed to go to pieces in front of the board members.
• When she saw the spider, she just went to pieces and started screaming.
• I can't believe he went to pieces over a little criticism.
• The old house started to go to pieces after years of neglect.

noun a person's thoughts or intentions

verb to consider or intend to do something

• When making a decision, it is important to have in mind all the relevant information.
• Just have in mind that the party starts at 8 PM.
• I have in mind to grab some pizza for dinner tonight.
• As an artist, I always have in mind the final masterpiece before starting a new project.

adjective relating to or characterized by introspection; examining one's own thoughts and feelings

• She spent the evening in an introspective mood, contemplating the meaning of life.
• He's always been a bit introspective, preferring to think things through before making a decision.
• I don't know why she's so introspective all the time, she needs to lighten up and have some fun.
• His introspective nature was like a deep well, with thoughts swirling beneath the surface.

noun the quality or state of being inward or internal

adjective relating to or existing in the inner parts or nature of something

• The philosopher's work delved deep into the inwardness of human consciousness.
• She often reflects on the inwardness of her own thoughts and feelings.
• I don't really get all that inwardness stuff, it's too deep for me.
• The artist's painting captured the inwardness of solitude and introspection.

noun A word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb A word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

preposition A word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• I have an itch to explore new opportunities in my career.
• I have an itch to binge-watch my favorite TV show all weekend.
• I have an itch to hit up that new club downtown.
• She had an itch to travel the world and experience different cultures.

noun a brief glance or view

verb to turn one's gaze or attention in the opposite direction

adverb in a direction towards a previous point or time

• It is important to look back on past decisions to learn from them.
• Hey, let's look back at those old photos from our trip.
• Dude, don't look back on that relationship, it's over.
• Sometimes we need to look back in order to move forward in life.

verb A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. In this case, 'misunderstood' is the past tense and past participle form of the verb 'misunderstand', which means to interpret or perceive incorrectly.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'misunderstood' describes a person or thing that has been incorrectly interpreted or not fully understood.

• The scientist's groundbreaking research was often misunderstood by those outside of the field.
• I think you misunderstood what I was trying to say about the project timeline.
• Don't worry, he's just a misunderstood artist who marches to the beat of his own drum.
• Her actions were often misunderstood, like a puzzle missing a few key pieces.

noun a representation or description of someone or something in a work of art or literature

• The artist's portrayal of the historical event was praised for its accuracy.
• I really liked the actor's portrayal of the character in the movie.
• Her portrayal of the popular singer was spot on.
• The author's portrayal of loneliness in the novel was hauntingly beautiful.

verb to behave in a way that is not genuine; to feign or make believe

• She pretended to be interested in the topic during the meeting.
• He pretended to like the food just to be polite.
• They pretended to be cool in front of their friends.
• The clouds pretended to be fluffy pillows in the sky.

noun a simpleminded person

adjective a person who lacks the ability to think deeply or critically

• The professor criticized the student for being simpleminded in his approach to the complex problem.
• Don't be so simpleminded, there could be more to the story than what you see.
• She's so simpleminded, she believes everything she reads online.
• His simpleminded view on life kept him from experiencing new opportunities.

verb to have a particular opinion, belief, or idea about someone or something

• I think it would be prudent to conduct a thorough analysis before making a decision.
• I think we should grab some lunch before heading to the meeting.
• I don't think we have a chance of winning this game.
• Sometimes I think the universe has a way of guiding us towards our true path.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it)

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• It is not advisable to go hiking in the mountains by/on your lonesome.
• Hey, don't go exploring that abandoned house by/on your lonesome!
• You shouldn't be wandering around the city by/on your lonesome at night.
• Sometimes it's nice to have some time to think by/on your lonesome.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• After the earthquake, the building was left in such a state that it could be a quivering wreck at any moment.
• When she found out she had failed the exam, she was a quivering wreck.
• When he saw the ghost in the abandoned house, he was a quivering wreck.
• The stress of the situation made her feel like she was about to be a quivering wreck.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• Each individual we meet may have a story to tell that can offer valuable insights into their experiences.
• You never know, everyone you come across might have a story to tell that will surprise you.
• Dude, I bet that old man at the park totally has a story to tell about his wild youth.
• The ancient ruins seem to have a story to tell, whispering secrets of the past to those who listen closely.

noun a word that functions as the name of a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it)

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• One must not abandon oneself to despair in times of hardship.
• Don't just abandon yourself to whatever happens, take control of the situation.
• I just want to abandon myself to the music and forget about everything else.
• Sometimes it's tempting to abandon oneself to temptation, but it's important to stay strong.

adjective describing something that can be acted upon or performed on stage

• The script was well-written with many actable scenes for the actors.
• The play has a lot of actable moments that the actors can really sink their teeth into.
• The movie has some super actable parts that are gonna be so fun to watch.
• The situation was so intense, it was like an actable drama unfolding before our eyes.