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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Improving one or two of those qualities often reduces the third.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

Given the chemical’s acidic and corrosive qualities, it would be difficult to load it onto a truck, he noted.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

“Interpreting has a lot of qualities of performing in a play. What I think is really key is an absolute attention to the moment. It’s being present. It’s absolute focus and presence.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

These qualities require time, institutional commitment and a force rooted in the society it serves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Mami’s blind enthusiasm is one of her more predictable and annoying qualities.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina