qualities

[kwol-i-teez] / ˈkwɒl ɪ tiz /

NOUN

characteristic, feature

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aspect character condition element kind nature trait

STRONG

affection affirmation attribute constitution description endowment essence factor genius individuality make mark parameter peculiarity predication property savor sort virtue

WEAK

name of tune nature of beast way of it

NOUN

value, status

Synonyms

STRONGEST

capacity character condition excellence kind variety

STRONG

arete caliber class distinction excellency footing grade group merit perfection place position preeminence rank repute standing state station stature step superiority virtue worth

WEAK

superbness

Antonyms

STRONG

disadvantage insignificance unemployment unimportance worthlessness

Example Sentences

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One of the great qualities that they have is they’re just a little bit ahead of you, which a great mentor should be, right?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

While the index is no household name, investors have bid up many stocks with those winning qualities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

In short, J&J “boasts the key qualities we seek in pharma stocks,” TD Cowen analysts wrote on Wednesday, as the firm maintained a Buy rating and $250 price target on the shares.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

"Apart from the qualities of David, the courage, the will to do certain things, that's when you can reach another level."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Therefore, it is not necessary for a prince to possess all of the above-mentioned qualities, but it is very necessary for him to appear to possess them.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli