ˈætɹɪbjuːt ˈætɹɪ̈ˌbjut daɪˈmɛnʃən dɪˈmɛnʃən ˈpɹɒ.pə.ti ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.ti a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished self-confidence is not an endearing property