Virtues List
our lives, the more our lives open up to new possibilities and to greater joy and fulfillment.
Acceptance
The act of accepting something or someone
Complements: Contentment, Forgiveness
Transcends: Denial, Rejection
Assertiveness
Disposed to or characterized by bold or confident statements and behavior
Complements: Confidence, Courage
Transcends: Self-doubt, Shyness
Authenticity
True to one’s own personality, spirit, or character
Complements: Honesty, Integrity
Transcends: Low self-esteem
Beauty
The qualities in a person or a thing that give pleasure to the senses or the mind
Complements: Joyfulness, Peace
Transcends: Ugliness
Caring
Feeling or showing concern for other people
Complements: Compassion, Kindness
Transcends: Cruelty, Insensitivity
Cleanliness
The practice of keeping yourself and your surroundings clean
Complements: Orderliness, Purity
Transcends: Dirtiness
Commitment
An agreement or pledge to do something in the future
Complements: Loyalty, Perseverance
Transcends: Lack of Direction
Compassion
Sympathetic consciousness of others’ distress together with a desire to alleviate it
Complements: Caring, Understanding
Transcends: Grief, Judgment
Confidence
A feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something
Complements: Assertiveness, Courage
Transcends: Self-doubt, Uncertainty
Consideration
The act of thinking carefully about something you will make a decision about
Complements: Caring, Compassion
Transcends: Selfishness
Contentment
The state of being happy and satisfied
Complements: Fulfillment, Joy
Transcends: Dissatisfaction, Restlessness
Cooperation
A situation in which people work together to do something
Complements: Teamwork, Unity
Transcends: Defiance
Courage
Mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty
Complements: Boldness, Confidence
Transcends: Fear, Self-doubt
Creativity
The ability to make new things or think of new ideas
Complements: Joy, Purposefulness
Transcends: Ordinary
Detachment
Lack of emotion or of personal interest
Complements: Faith, Freedom
Transcends: Control
Determination
A quality that makes you continue trying to do or achieve something that is difficult
Complements: Commitment, Tenaciousness
Transcends: Complacency
Dignity
A way of appearing or behaving that suggests seriousness and self-control
Complements: Honor, Respect
Transcends: Egoism, Selfishness
Encouragement
Something that makes someone more determined, hopeful, or confident
Complements: Support, Caring
Transcends: Self-doubt, Discouragement
Enthusiasm
Strong excitement about something; a strong feeling of active interest in something that you like or enjoy
Complements: Energy, Motivation
Transcends: Boredom, Indifference
Ethical
Following accepted rules of behavior; morally right and good
Complements: Fairness, Respect
Transcends: Immorality
Excellence
Extremely high quality
Complements: Dignity, Honor, Integrity, Respect
Transcends: Mediocrity
Fairness
Treating people in a way that does not favor some over others
Complements: Equality, Justice
Transcends: Grievance, Injustice
Faith
Strong belief or trust in someone or something
Complements: Confidence, Hope, Trust
Transcends: Apprehension, Doubt
Flexibility
Willing to change or to try different things
Complements: Detachment, Understanding
Transcends: Stubbornness
Forgiveness
The act of forgiving someone or something
Complements: Freedom, Peace
Transcends: Anger, Bitterness
Friendliness
Acting like a friend; kind and helpful
Complements: Kindness, Tact
Transcends: Shyness
Generosity
The quality of being kind, understanding, and not selfish; the quality of being generous
Complements: Kindness, Service
Transcends: Stinginess, Self-centered
Gentleness
Having or showing a kind and quiet nature; not harsh or violent
Complements: Patience, Peace
Transcends: Aggression
Graciousness
Very polite in a way that shows respect
Complements: Dignity, Tact
Transcends: Disrespect, Rudeness
Gratitude
A feeling of appreciation or thanks
Complements: Hope, Joy, Peace
Transcends: Disappointment, Pain
Harmonious
Having parts that are related or combined in a pleasing way
Complements: Unity
Transcends: Hostility
Helpfulness
Making it easier to do a job, deal with a problem, etc.; giving help
Complements: Graciousness, Service
Transcends: Negativity
Honesty
The quality of being fair and truthful
Complements: Integrity, Truthfulness
Transcends: Deceitfulness
Honor
Respect that is given to someone who is admired
Complements: Dignity, Respect
Transcends: Shame
Hope
To want something to happen or be true and think that it could happen or be true
Complements: Faith, Joy, Trust
Transcends: Despair, Frustration
Humility
The quality or state of not thinking you are better than other people
Complements: Modesty
Transcends: Arrogance, Pride
Idealism
The attitude of a person who believes that it is possible to live according to very high standards of behavior and honesty
Complements: Confidence, Hope
Transcends: Cynicism, Pessimism
Integrity
Firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values; the quality or state of being complete or undivided
Complements: Honesty, Trust
Transcends: Corruption, Deceitfulness
Imaginative
Having or showing an ability to think of new and interesting ideas; having or showing imagination
Complements: Creativity
Transcends: Ordinary, Rationalism
Joyfulness
Feeling, causing, or showing great happiness; full of joy
Complements: Hope, Peace, Love
Transcends: Discontent, Suffering
Justice
The process or result of using laws to fairly judge and punish crimes and criminals
Complements: Fairness, Integrity
Transcends: Discrimination
Kindness
The quality or state of being kind; a kind act
Complements: Caring, Compassionate
Transcends: Cruelty, Loneliness
Love
A feeling of strong or constant affection for a person
Complements: Caring, Forgiveness, Unity
Transcends: Fear
Loyalty
The quality or state of being loyal
Complements: Honesty, Trust
Transcends: Betrayal
Moderation
The quality or state of being reasonable and avoiding behavior, speech, etc., that is extreme or that goes beyond what is normal or acceptable
Complements: Diligence, Responsibility
Transcends: Obsessions, Overindulgence
Modesty
The quality of not being too proud or confident about yourself or your abilities
Complements: Humility
Transcends: Self-importance
Optimistic
Having or showing hope for the future; expecting good things to happen
Complements: Hope, Joyfulness
Transcends: Pessimism
Orderliness
Arranged or organized in a logical or regular way
Complements: Cleanliness, Purity
Transcends: Chaos
Passionate
Having, showing, or expressing strong emotions or beliefs
Complements: Enthusiasm, Purposefulness
Transcends: Indifference
Patience
The ability to wait for a long time without becoming annoyed or upset
Complements: Determination, Peace
Transcends: Frustration
Peace
A state of tranquility or quiet
Complements: Love, Serenity, Unity
Transcends: Anger, Cruelty
Perseverance
Continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition
Complements: Commitment, Determination, Resilience
Transcends: Laziness
Preparedness
The quality or state of being prepared
Complements: Excellence, Orderliness
Transcends: Complacency
Purposefulness
Having a purpose as in something set up as an object or end to be attained
Complements: Creativity, Commitment, Joyfulness
Transcends: Boredom, Indifference
Reliability
The quality or state of being reliable
Complements: Integrity, Loyalty
Transcends: Untrustworthy
Respect
An act of giving particular attention
Complements: Dignity, Reverence
Transcends: Inconsideration
Responsibility
The quality or state of being responsible as in moral, legal, or mental accountability
Complements: Courtesy, Tact, Trust
Transcends: Selfishness
Reverence
Honor or respect that is felt for or shown to (someone or something)
Complements: Respect, Worth
Transcends: Hatred
Self-discipline
Correction or regulation of oneself for the sake of improvement
Complements: Commitment, Determination
Transcends: Chaos, Unruliness
Service
Contribution to the welfare of others
Complements: Compassion, Generosity, Purposefulness
Transcends: Lack of concern, Self-centered
Sincerity
The quality or state of being sincere; honesty of mind
Complements: Authentic
Transcends: Disingenuous
Tact
A keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense
Complements: Graciousness, Responsibility
Transcends: Clumsiness
Temperate
Habitual moderation in the indulgence of the appetites or passions
Complements: Moderation
Transcends: Excessive
Tenacious
Persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or desired
Complements: Discipline, Perseverance
Transcends: Indecision
Thankfulness
Conscious of benefit received
Complements: Gratitude, Thoughtfulness
Transcends: Unappreciative
Tolerance
Capacity to endure pain or hardship; sympathy or indulgence for beliefs or practices differing from or conflicting with one’s own
Complements: Patience, Tenacious
Transcends: Narrow-mindedness
Trust
Assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something
Complements: Loyalty, Respect
Transcends: Doubt, Skepticism
Truthfulness
Telling or disposed to tell the truth
Complements: Honesty, Faith, Trust
Transcends: Corruption, Deceit
Understanding
An agreement of opinion or feeling; adjustment of differences
Complements: Kindness, Tolerance
Transcends: Egoism
Unity
The quality or state of being made one
Complements: Harmony, Love, Peace
Transcends: Loneliness
Visionary
A thought, concept, or object formed by the imagination
Complements: Imagination, Leadership
Transcends: Lack of Inspiration
Wisdom
Accumulated philosophic or scientific learning; knowledge
Complements: Idealism, Visionary
Transcends: Lack of Intelligence
Wonder
A feeling caused by seeing something that is very surprising, beautiful, amazing, etc.
Complements: Creativity, Imagination
Transcends: Boredom