Literary Terms For Character Traits

noun a characteristic, quality, or trait of being provincial

• The professor discussed the negative effects of provincialism on economic growth.
• Some people in small towns have a tendency towards provincialism.
• Don't be so provincial, try to think outside the box.
• His narrow-mindedness was a clear example of intellectual provincialism.

verb past tense of the verb 'bend', meaning to straighten out or flatten

adjective not bent or curved; straight

• Despite the challenges, she remained unbent in her pursuit of justice.
• No matter what they said, he stayed unbent in his decision.
• She's so stubborn, always staying unbent no matter what.
• His principles were unbent, like a solid steel rod in the face of adversity.

adjective Voracious is an adjective that describes someone who has a very eager approach to an activity, especially eating.

• The voracious reader finished the entire book in one sitting.
• She's a voracious eater, always asking for seconds.
• That guy is a voracious party animal, always the last one to leave.
• His voracious appetite for success drives him to work long hours.

adjective showing or feeling anger or annoyance

• The ireful customer demanded a full refund for the damaged product.
• She was so ireful when her team lost the game.
• He was totally ireful after his boss criticized his work.
• The storm clouds gathered, their ireful presence foretelling a fierce thunderstorm.