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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But as the machines possess neither of those qualities, it’s unlikely they would be able to impart them in a classroom.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

He has retained the stereotypical Midwestern qualities of humility and consistency, fitting in well with veteran Phillies stars Bryce Harper, Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

These are qualities that Mr. González has been combining in his music all along, but perhaps never as effectively as he does here.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

These qualities support long-term reliability and durability, which are important for real-world deployment and even potential use in space-based quantum communication systems.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

Galen had claimed that the hand of a healthy doctor was the perfect instrument for judging hot and cold, wet and dry—the four qualities that made up the world.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton