We often imagine highly intelligent people as towering intellects who effortlessly ace every challenge, but the reality is ...

Being intelligent often comes with its own set of challenges that others sometimes don't quite get. Here are 11 traits commonly misunderstood about highly intelligent people.

Here are 11 odd traits of highly intelligent people that others find slightly unsettling 1. They’re comfortable with awkward silence. AleksandarGeorgiev from Getty Images Signature via Canva.

They Have a Strong Sense of Justice and Fairness: The Trait: Injustice, inequality, or cruelty deeply disturbs them. They are often advocates for the underdog and feel a powerful urge to right wrongs.

What separates some of the world’s most successful people from everyone else? Neuroscientist Joseph Jebelli says it involves ...

But what’s important to remember is that these traits aren’t exclusive to people raised by highly intelligent parents. They are attainable by anyone willing to learn and grow.