What is a common abstract noun?

Abstract nouns include concepts, feelings, and characteristics that cannot be detected by the five senses: seeing, hearing, touching, smelling, tasting. A common noun is a noun that is not the name of a particular place, thing, or classification.

They include:

(emotions) love, anger, sorrow, compassion, friendship

(behaviors) loyalty, pride, courage, evil, integrity

(concepts) patriotism, freedom, wisdom, knowledge, justice, skill

(movements) completion, leisure, trouble, difficulty, education, progress, success

There is also a list of common abstract nouns at the related link. They can include:

ability adoration adventure amazement anger anxiety apprehension artistry awe beauty belief bravery brutality calm chaos charity childhood clarity coldness comfort communication compassion faience contentment courage crime curiOSity death deceit dedication defeat delight democracy despair determination dexterity Dictatorship disappointment disbelief disquiet disturbance and education.

There are proper abstract nouns, including Impressionism (a type of art), Monday (a day), January (a month), and Spanish Inquisition (a period marked by religious tribunals).