Definitions

virtues

NOUN

honor, integrity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advantage character ethic excellence faith generosity goodness ideal kindness love merit morality purity quality rectitude righteousness value

STRONG

asset charity chastity consideration credit faithfulness fineness fortitude high-mindedness hope incorruptibility innocence justice plus probity prudence respectability temper temperance trustworthiness uprightness worth worthiness

WEAK

ethicality ethicalness good point

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disadvantage dishonesty evil imperfection meanness

STRONG

disbelief disregard disrespect unfairness wildness

WEAK

dishonor immorality vice

Example Sentences

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But he isn’t Cillian Murphy, whose virtues as both actor and personality are evidenced by how he’s spent his “Peaky Blinders” years.

From The Wall Street Journal

Because now Paul knew that none of the wonders and miracles that followed his ministry could be due to his own virtues.

From Literature

And lots of other audiences who feel disenfranchised would like to be reassured that their virtues are just that.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Stand” is an exploration of 10 virtues—“agency, vulnerability, patriotism, truth, humility, community, creativity, perseverance, grace, and vision.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The main complaint was the “additional workflow burden” experienced by the users — an indication that whatever the virtues of the new technology, they didn’t outweigh the time and effort needed to use them.

From Los Angeles Times