Common Mistakes : Character

noun

.BAD: She has that rare character – the ability to listen to people
.GOOD: She has that rare characteristic – the ability to listen to people

.BAD: However, the Japanese also have a lot of good characters
.GOOD: However, the Japanese also have a lot of good points

: When you mean ‘a feature of someone’s character’, use characteristic or quality
.All great leaders share certain mean characteristics
?What qualities do you need to be a good parent

In contrast with qualities that you do not like, you can also talk about someone’s good points