He is a man of striking individuality.
Source: tatoeba (68100)
Individuality
/ˌɪndɪvɪd͡ʒuˈælɪti/
Synonyms for "individuality" (89 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (18)
Strong matches (27)
Noun(4 words)
Adjective(1 words)
more individual
Related words (44)
organic unityoriginalityparticularismparticularitypersonal equationpersonal identitypersonalitypersonshippurityqualityself-identityselfhoodselfnessselfsamenessseparatenesssimplicitysinglenesssingularitysolidaritysolidification
Noun(10 words)
personal identitypersonalitypersonhoodselfself governmentself ruleselfhoodsense of individualityspecificityuniqueness
Adjective(2 words)
personal uniquenessseparate identity
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: identity, atmosphere, autonomy, being, character.
- Sentence evidence is available for individuality, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "individuality".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "individuality"
Keep "individuality" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "individuality" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "individuality", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "individuality" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
10 entriesMore specific
6 entriesindependent decision makingpersonal choicepersonal identitypersonal styleself expressionstyle pattern
Collocations
6 entriescelebrate individualityexpress individualitypreserve individualityrespect individualitysense of individualitystrong individuality
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesTranslations
26 translations across 22 languages.
Armenian
1 entries- անհատականություն noun (characteristic of being individual)
Bulgarian
1 entries- индивидуалност noun (characteristic of being individual)
Catalan
1 entries- individualitat noun (characteristic of being individual)
Czech
1 entries- jednotlivost noun (characteristic of being individual)
Dutch
1 entries- individualiteit noun (characteristic of being individual)
Finnish
1 entries- yksilöllisyys noun (characteristic of being individual)
French
1 entries- individualité noun (characteristic of being individual)
Galician
1 entries- individualidade noun (characteristic of being individual)
Georgian
3 entries- ინდივიდუალობა noun (characteristic of being individual)
- ინდივიდუალურობა noun (characteristic of being individual)
- პიროვნულობა noun (characteristic of being individual)
Greek
1 entries- ατομικότητα noun (characteristic of being individual)
Hindi
2 entries- ज़ात noun (characteristic of being individual)
- व्यक्तित्व noun (characteristic of being individual)
Italian
1 entries- individualità noun (characteristic of being individual)
Japanese
1 entries- 個性 noun (characteristic of being individual)
Malay
1 entries- individualiti noun (characteristic of being individual)
Māori
1 entries- tūhāhā noun (characteristic of being individual)
Persian
1 entries- فردیت noun (characteristic of being individual)
Polish
1 entries- indywidualność noun (characteristic of being individual)
Portuguese
1 entries- individualidade noun (characteristic of being individual)
Russian
1 entries- индивидуа́льность noun (characteristic of being individual)
Spanish
2 entries- individualidad noun (characteristic of being individual)
- individuidad noun (characteristic of being individual)
Telugu
1 entries- వ్యక్తిత్వము noun (characteristic of being individual)
Turkish
1 entries- bireysellik noun (characteristic of being individual)
Sample sentences
14 total sentences available.
That country is where individuality counts.
Source: tatoeba (68391)
Individuality is very important in the West.
Source: tatoeba (271952)
Individuality is stressed in the Western world.
Source: tatoeba (271954)
Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "individuality"?
Closest matches include identity, atmosphere, autonomy, being, character.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "individuality"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.