build character

Verb

Meaning

build character (third-person singular simple present builds character, present participle building character, simple past and past participle built character)

(idiomatic) To improve a person's character by developing personality traits such as resilience or responsibility.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Related terms

character-building

Examples

Sports do not build character. They reveal it. Heywood Broun

Football doesn't build character. It eliminates the weak ones. Darrell Royal

To me, obstacles in life build character. You have to be able to overcome adversity in order to succeed and appreciate the simple things life has to offer... that's where most of my inspiration for writing and singing comes from. Elliott Yamin

You cannot build character and courage by taking away a man's initiative and independence. William J. H. Boetcker

You cannot build character and courage by taking away a man's initiative and independence. Abraham Lincoln

Setbacks are what build character. They are what separate the lucky from the truly successful. Cherie Carter-Scott

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