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approach was certainly there for him to see.
    Incapable of looking at the juxtaposition of events and drawing any conclusions with regard to their implications.
REPUTABLE
    Related Traits:
    Admirable, august, commendable, creditable, dignified, elevated, estimable, exalted, exemplary, first-rate, grand, honorable, imperial, lofty, magnanimous, majestic, meritorious, noble, outstanding, praiseworthy, principled, proper, pure, reputable, scrupulous, splendid, staunch, sterling, superlative, unblemished, unimpeachable, unsullied, upright, upstanding, venerable, worthy.
    As Seen by Others:
    Has acquired a good name because he is known for abiding by high-minded principles.
    His traits seem unblemished.
    He's done things that deserve great respect.
    A purity can be detected in his actions.
    He seemingly tries to do what is right.
    His virtues are viewed as worth imitating.
    Apparently abides by all the written and unwritten rules that define superior conduct in his society.
    There is no stain on his background.
    His reputation is of such sterling quality that it fills others with awe.
    The praise he receives seems well justified.
DISREPUTABLE
    Related Traits:
    Amoral, conscienceless, contriving, corruptible, criminal, debauched, degraded, detested, discredited, discreditable, disgraceful, dissipated, good-for-nothing, ill-famed, indecent, infamous, inferior, lecherous, lewd, licentious, lickerish, notorious, odious, perfidious, petty, second-rate, self-serving, shady, shameful, slick, small-minded, sordid, tarnished, third-rate, uncommendable, undignified, undistinguished, unethical, unscrupulous, unworthy, wayward, worthless, wretched.
    As Seen by Others:
    Has a reputation for doing whatever it takes to promote or protect himself, even if that is at the expense of someone else.
    There's a black mark on his background.
    Known for bending a principle, ignoring a promise, shirking a duty.
    Collectively, his traits seem furtive and hungry—a mercenary army on the loose.
    Ethics do not concern him.
    He's an inventor of schemes.
    It is suspected that he has taken bribes; if he hasn't, he at least seems highly susceptible.
    He has done things that have violated public laws.
    Will go to any lengths to satisfy his lust.
    Has squandered his money, and possibly that of others, to feed his vices.
    Uses language like it was a bloody hatchet.
    There's nothing about his past which pride could lay claim.
    Has been disloyal to those who he was expected to support.
    Most people agree that he has little worth.
    Hidden within his friendliness is a vein of treachery.
    He will not only easily stray from the high moral road but will do so without compunction.
GOOD
    Related Traits:
    Altruistic, benevolent, compassionate, conscientious, decent, ethical, excellent, generous, good-natured, high-minded, humane, incorruptible, irreproachable, kind, merciful, moralistic, puritanical, righteous, sympathetic, tender, transcendent, undefiled, unselfish, virtuous.
    As Seen by Others:
    Makes every effort to do what is right.
    Attempts to prevent the suffering of all living things, human or not.
    Attends to the welfare of others.
    Wouldn't do anything to hurt anyone.
    The unfortunate plight of others bothers him deeply.
    He would, as they say, give you the shirt off his back.
    If you're in trouble, he's there to help you.
    Will not accept any kind of bribe, however subtle it may be.
    Not tempted to succumb to selfishness, intemperance, lustfulness, conceit, revenge, dishonesty, which fouls one's soul.
    Displays a gentleness toward others.
    His worthiness is among the highest order.
    He is religious without going to church.
EVIL
    Related Traits:
    Bad, baneful, barbarous, base, bestial, black-hearted, bloodthirsty, bloody, brutal, brutish, contemptible, corrupting, cruel, deadly, debased, defiling, deleterious, depraved, despicable, devilish, diabolical, dissolute, evil-minded, exploitative, ferocious, fiendish, harmful, heartless, heinous, horrible, hurtful, ignoble,