Name________________________________________________
Use dictionary.com to complete this assignment. Tap the “Thesaurus” link at the top of the
page. Search each of the character traits below. Find 4 synonyms and 2 antonyms for each
trait (see directions on the columns). Only use words that you know and understand.
TRAIT
friendly
4 Synonyms
(words that mean the same
thing and help YOU
understand the word
better)
4 Antonyms
(words that mean the
opposite and help YOU
better understand what the
word isn’t)
helpful
hurtful
kind
unpleasant
neighborly
mean
sociable
Unfriendly
(Don’t use the same word
with a different beginning!)
Write a sentence that shows an example of the character trait.
Sue was friendly.
Friendly means kind and helpful.
When the new kid didn’t have a place to sit at lunch, Sue made room for her at the table so she
didn’t have to sit alone.
TRAIT
4 Synonyms
(words that mean the same
thing and help YOU
understand the word
better)
4 Antonyms
(words that mean the
opposite and help YOU
better understand what the
word isn’t)
sensitive
Write a sentence that shows an example of the character trait.
TRAIT
4 Synonyms
(words that mean the same
thing and help YOU
understand the word
better)
4 Antonyms
(words that mean the
opposite and help YOU
better understand what the
word isn’t)
honorable
Write a sentence that shows an example of the character trait.
TRAIT
4 Synonyms
(words that mean the same
thing and help YOU
understand the word
better)
4 Antonyms
(words that mean the
opposite and help YOU
better understand what the
word isn’t)
arrogant
Write a sentence that shows an example of the character trait.
TRAIT
4 Synonyms
(words that mean the same
thing and help YOU
understand the word
better)
4 Antonyms
(words that mean the
opposite and help YOU
better understand what the
word isn’t)
careless
Write a sentence that shows an example of the character trait.
TRAIT
4 Synonyms
(words that mean the same
thing and help YOU
understand the word
better)
4 Antonyms
(words that mean the
opposite and help YOU
better understand what the
word isn’t)
carefree
Write a sentence that shows an example of the character trait.
TRAIT
4 Synonyms
(words that mean the same
thing and help YOU
understand the word
better)
4 Antonyms
(words that mean the
opposite and help YOU
better understand what the
word isn’t)
sincere
Write a sentence that shows an example of the character trait.
TRAIT
4 Synonyms
(words that mean the same
thing and help YOU
understand the word
better)
4 Antonyms
(words that mean the
opposite and help YOU
better understand what the
word isn’t)
flexible
(make sure you focus on
the character trait, not
the physical trait)
Write a sentence that shows an example of the character trait.