Definitions

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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Qualities like grit or self-control influenced overall performance, but they did not prevent people from having less productive days.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Qualities such as fluency, clarity and professionalism act as a channel of credibility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Qualities that, perhaps, convinced you to click on this article in the first place.

From Slate • Oct. 11, 2022

Qualities like your trustworthiness and approachability are instantly inferred by details as small, and as immutable, as the width of your mouth in a single Facebook photo.

From Washington Post • Mar. 16, 2016

After some weeks she saw him striding across campus, alone, holding a copy of The Man Without Qualities.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri