It is one of the least appealing traits of American foreign policy.

Self-second-guessing may be an appealing human trait, even an effective political tactic if exercised mostly in private.

Being destitute was, by itself, not an appealing trait.

His least appealing trait was to try to disguise the fact that he was half Jewish.

One of Ms. Sternberg's most appealing traits is that she combines conviction with very human doubt.

Candor is one of the most appealing traits of the genre, whether or not the viewer knows the artist.

It is the most appealing trait a man can have.

Now, some of Mr. Bush's supporters and advisers sense that these appealing traits have not broken through to voters.

And he was supremely confident, always an appealing trait in a man.