0 helping to make someone emotionally stronger, more independent, and better at dealing with problems:
1 the process of becoming emotionally stronger, more independent, and better at dealing with problems:
He ran a course in character-building and leadership.
I spent a long time working in restaurants and making no money. It was very character-building.
The report says youths should be taught a variety of character-building skills, such as having self-respect and respect for others.
Rugby is popular in working-class Wales, but is also the preferred character-building sport of the English upper class.
I will always have fond memories of the character-forming period I spent working alongside him.
The boys were sent to a Chilean wilderness to learn initiative, teamwork and character-building.
The student was constantly making an effort to help himself, and that effort was of immense value in character-building.
Franklin devised a plan of self-improvement and character-building.
