The Sims 4 Traits List

Traits List











Traits help dictate the personality of your Sim. Players can choose up to three in the creation process, with more earned throughout the game. This list only details normal traits, but The Sims 4 also includes bonus traits for choosing an aspiration and rewarding traits for fulfilling said aspiration. Normal traits are the most important of the bunch though, as they are what directly shape your Sim.





Emotional Traits

Trait	Description
Active	These Sims tend to be Energized, can Pump Up other Sims, and may become upset if they don't exercise for a period of time.
Cheerful	These Sims tend to be Happier than other Sims.
Creative	These Sims tend to be Inspired, can Share Creative Ideas with other Sims, and may become upset if they're not creative for a period of time.
Genius	These Sims tend to be Focused, can Share Ideas with other Sims, and may become upset if they haven't improved their Mental Skills for some time.
Gloomy	These Sims tend to be Sad, can Sigh to other Sims, and while Sad, gain a boost to their Creative Skill.
Goofball	These Sims tend to be Playful.
Hot-Headed	These Sims tend to be Angry, can Rile up other Sims, and become Angry when targeted with Mischief.
Romantic	These Sims tend to be Flirty and may become Sad if they don't have any Romantic social interactions for a period of time.
Self-Assured	These Sims tend to be Confident.

Hobby Traits

Trait	Description
Art Lover	These Sims gain powerful Moodlets from Viewing works of art and can Admire Art and Discuss Art in unique ways.
Bookworm	These Sims gain powerful Moodlets from reading Books and can Analyze Books and Discuss Books in unique ways.
Foodie	These Sims become Happy and have Fun when eating good food, become Uncomfortable when eating bad food, and can Watch Cooking Shows for ideas.
Geek	These Sims become Happy when Reading Sci-Fi or Playing Video Games, may become Tense if they haven't played much, are better at finding Collectibles, and can Discuss Geek Things with other Geek Sims.
Music Lover	These Sims gain powerful Moodlets and boost their Fun Need when Listening to Music and become Happy when playing instruments.
Perfectionist	These Sims take longer to craft items but tend to make them higher quality, gain powerful Moodlets after crafting a high quality item, and gain negative Moodlets after crafting a low quality item.

Lifestyle Traits

Trait	Description
Ambitious	These Sims gain powerful Moodlets from career success, gain negative Moodlets from career failure, and may become upset if not promoted.
Childish	These Sims gain powerful Moodlets from watching the Kids Network, become Playful when playing with Children, and become Happy when playing with Children's toys.
Clumsy	These Sims tend to fail more often at physical activities and tend to laugh at failure instead of becoming upset.
Glutton	These Sims have a greater negative reaction to Hunger, always enjoy eating, no matter the quality of the food, and will eat Spoiled Food.
Insane	These Sims can Talk to themselves and have unpredictable Emotions.
Lazy	These Sims gain powerful Moodlets from Watching TV or Napping as well as from Comfortable furniture, become Fatigued more quickly from exercise, and grow Tense when performing household chores.
Loves Outdoors	These Sims can Enthuse about Nature to other Sims and become Happy when Outdoors.
Materialistic	These Sims can Admire and Brag about Possessions and become Sad when they haven't purchased a new item for a period of time.
Neat	These Sims become Happy and have Fun when performing household chores, can have a Cleaning Frenzy, and become really Uncomfortable in dirty surroundings.
Slob	These Sims are not affected by dirty surroundings, make household items dirtier faster, and can Rummage for Food in garbage.
Snob	These Sims can Critique Work on low quality items, are bored by "low brow" television, and gain Confidence around other Snob Sims.

Social Traits

Trait	Description
Bro	These Sims can Bro Hug other Bros, gain Confidence around other Bros, and become Energized from Watching Sports.
Evil	These Sims become Happy around Sims with negative Moodlets, can Laugh Maniacally and Discuss Evil Plans, and become Angry when interacting with Good Sims.
Family-Oriented	These Sims become Happy around family members, become Sad if they don't interact with family for a period of time, and can Boast about Family.
Good	These Sims become Happy around Sims with positive Moodlets, can Donate to Charity, become Sad with interacting with Evil Sims, and can Discuss World Peace.
Hates Children	These Sims become Angry around Children, become Tense after Try for a Baby, and can be Mean to Children.
Loner	These Sims become Happy when alone, do not receive negative Moodlets when their Social Need is low, become Tense around strangers, and become Embarrassed more often by social rejection.
Mean	These Sims become Happy when being Mean or Mischievous to other Sims and become Confident after winning a fight.
Noncommittal	These Sims become Tense after a while in the same job or relationship, become Happy when they Quit a Job or Break Off a relationship, take longer to Propose, and can Discuss their Fear of Commitment.
Outgoing	These Sims gain powerful Moodlets from Friendly socialization, have their Social need decay quickly, and gain more negative Moodlets when their Social need is low.

The Best of Real-Life Celebrities in The Sims

Real Life Celebrities In The Sims

Avril Lavigne (Official)

Occupation: Singer
rnGame: The Sims: Superstar
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rnAs part of the Superstar expansion for the original The Sims, Avril Lavigne could be found in Studio Town. She wasn't playable, but could be interacted with including a unique "Ask for Autograph" dialog option.
Beyonce (Unofficial)

Occupation: Singer
rnGame: The Sims 4
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rnBeyonce is best known for her time spent as the lead singer for the group Destiny's Child as well as her solo debut album Dangerously in Love. She was added to The Sims 4 by users using the powerful character creator, which has resulted in some shockingly realistic look-a-likes available in the Sims Community.
Christina Aguilera (Official)

Occupation: Singer
rnGame: The Sims: Superstar
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rnChristina Aguilera is another example of a real-world celebrity added to The Sims through the Superstar expansion. She could be found in Studio Town where should could be interacted with.
Drew Carey (Official)

Occupation: TV Personality
rnGame: The Sims: House Party
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rnDrew Carey is one of the most unique additions of a real person in The Sims. He was included in the House Party expansion for the original game where he would arrive in a limousine if a party is successful. His arrival would prompt buzz among party-goers, improving the morale of attendees. While the player wasn't able to directly interact with him, he would greet Sims automatically.
Emma Watson (Unofficial)

Occupation: Actress
rnGame: The Sims 4
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rnThe default character creator has a variety of options that have allowed users to crate some remarkably life-like versions of Emma Watson. The best creations manage to reproduce her looks as well as her easy-going personality.
Hilary Duff (Official)

Occupation: Actress
rnGame: The Sims 2: Pets
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rnWhile many of the official additions of real-world people into The Sims have been added through the Superstar expansion, Hilary Duff is one of a few exceptions. She was added in the Pets expansion to The Sims 2 where she would appear in the game with a pet Chihuahua. She could be seen walking around the city interacting with people along the way.
John Lennon (Official)

Occupation: Musician
rnGame: The Sims 3: Showtime
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rnUnable to get the rights to add the famous John Lennon to The Sims 3, Maxis decided to try something new. It added a person who looked and acted like the famous John Lennon, but with the name Jimmy Lemmon to avoid a lawsuit in its Showtime expansion. Interestingly enough, he would be first encountered as a ghost in Starlight Shores.
Johnny Depp (Unofficial)

Occupation: Actor rnGame: The Sims 4 rn rnMany users have attempted to recreate Johnny Depp's likeness in The Sims 4, with some being more successful than others. A few of the versions available in the Sims Community are remarkably life-like.
Julie Taton (Official)

Occupation: Supermodel
rnGame: The Sims 2
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rnAlthough you would probably never be able to tell based on her blocky appearance in The Sims 2, Belgian supermodel Julie Taton was introduced to the game as a free download. She would wear one of the same outfits the real Julie has been seen wearing in real life, and even with the same zodiac sign.
Kate Austen (Official)

Occupation: Survivor
rnGame: The Sims: Castaway Stories
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rnKate Austen is an interesting addition to the series as instead of being based on a real character she replicates Kate Austen, one of the characters in the hit show Lost. She bears similar looks and personality to Kate's actress, Evangeline Lilly. It's no surprise that she was added as part of the Castaway Stories add-on which focused on survival.
Kate Upton (Unofficial)

Occupation: Supermodel
rnGame: The Sims 4
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rnUser created look-a-likes of Kate Upton are an example of how powerful The Sims 4's character creator is. Many realistic versions of the famous supermodel can be seen in the Sims Community.
Katy Perry (Official)

Occupation: Singer
rnGame: The Sims 3 DLC
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rnAfter an appearance in the trailer for The Sims 2: Apartment Life, Katy Perry was added as a DLC character for The Sims 3 through The Exchange. Around the same time she was made available exclusively through the collector's edition of The Sims 3: Showtime. She is regarded as one of the best additions of a real-world celebrity in The Sims with a lot of detail put into her character model.
Marilyn Monroe (Unofficial)

Occupation: Supermodel
rnGame: The Sims 3/The Sims 4
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rnMarilyn Monroe has never been added to The Sims officially, but users have created many characters over the years that personify her. A character made by a user for The Sims 3 was one of the most downloaded creations for the game with a total of over one million downloads worldwide.
Miley Cyrus (Unofficial)

Occupation: Singer
rnGame: The Sims 4
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rnThe Sims Community has a variety of Miley Cyrus options, ranging from her more conservative style of yesteryear to the aggressive and controversial Miley that the world has come to know recently.
Mr. Bean (Unofficial)

Occupation: Actor
rnGame: The Sims 4
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rnPlayed by British comedian Rowan Atkinson, Mr. Bean is one of the goofiest characters known to man. He has been recreated by users in spectacular fashion in The Sims 4, with his clumsiness and all.
Nicki Minaj (Unofficial)

Occupation: Singer
rnGame: The Sims 4
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rnThere aren't many celebrities in the world today with as much spotlight on them as Nicki Minaj. With songs regularly hitting the top 10, she has become a prime candidate for users looking to recreate real people in The Sims 4.
Robert Downey, Jr. (Unofficial)

Occupation: Actor
rnGame: The Sims 4
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rnPerhaps best known for his role as Iron Man, Robert Downey, Jr. is one of the most noteworthy actors of today. He has been introduced to The Sims 4 thanks to its powerful Character Creator.
Rod Humble (Official)

Occupation: Executive Producer
rnGame: The Sims 2: FreeTime
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rnYou might not recognize Rod Humble. If so, you aren't alone. He's not necessarily a celebrity, but he was the Executive Producer for The Sims 2, meaning that he played a critical role in its development. The team decided to put him in the game for its FreeTime expansion to celebrate him.
The Black Eyed Peas (Official)

Occupation: Musicians
rnGame: The Urbz: Sims in the City
rn
rnBack in the days of GameCube and PlayStation 2, The Sims made its move to console in the form of The Urbz: Sims in the City. It was heavily marketed as including the Black Eyed Peas with Will.I.Am, adl.de.ap, and the rest of the gang.
Will Wright (Official)

Occupation: Game Creator
rnGame: The Sims: Makin' Magic
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rnYou may have heard of Will Wright before. That because he's responsible for the birth of games including SimCity and The Sims. He was added to the franchise through The Sims: Makin' Magic, the final expansion for the original game. This expansion was focused on magic, and Will would play a part in performances.
Real Life Celebrities In The Sims