Specific · Courage

Zest

Part of the Character Strengths Wheel

What is Zest?

A full-bodied aliveness and appetite for experience. People with zest approach life as an adventure and bring contagious energy to their work, relationships, and passions.

When you might feel zest

Zest is a specific form of vitality, which itself is a type of courage. You might experience this feeling in situations where courage is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define zest.

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Explore Zest on the Interactive Wheel

Use our free interactive feeling wheel to explore zest and discover related emotions.

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