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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I think my biggest job is to help the players show their qualities.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

It takes gumption to walk away from a lucrative job and grit to build a startup, but don’t mistake those qualities for self-assuredness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

These artists were also serious pianists, attuned, no matter which instrument they were using, to the qualities of rhythm, pattern and progression.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Buffett said at annual meetings in recent years that Abel’s expertise in evaluating business and acquisitions gave him the right qualities to manage investments.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Restricting myself more to particulars, let me say that one sees a prince prospering today and coming to ruin tomorrow without having seen him change his nature or his qualities.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli