In a society where we place so much emphasis and first impressions on looks, I'd like to break the mold a bit. Rather than focusing on what actually matters and what actually makes a person, a person, we focus on the mere idea of social constructs and societal beauty standards. Here's a list of powerful words I'd rather be called than, "pretty." Beyonce wasn't kidding when she said, "pretty hurts," we're sending the wrong message to our impressionable, young future. I'm more than just "pretty," and I've worked my ass off to get where I am, and where I am still going. Let's get down to the core, not the surface.

Here's a list of powerful adjectives to describe someone as instead:

1. Passionate

2. Committed

3. Loyal

4. Fervent

5. Humble

6. Real

7. Sympathetic

8. Intelligent

9. Enthralling

10. Cheeky

11. Pleasant

12. Humane

13. Virtuous

14. Poised

15. Magnetic

16. Lively

17. Independent

18. Dependable

19. Reasonable

20. Keen

Of course, being called "pretty" is flattering, but we fight too hard to settle for such a simple adjective.