virtues

NOUN

honor, integrity

Synonyms

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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

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disadvantage dishonesty evil imperfection meanness

STRONG

disbelief disregard disrespect unfairness wildness

WEAK

dishonor immorality vice

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virtues

He has opened up on his past troubles, present grievances, and at times promoted the virtues of crypto.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

We were inculcated with the importance of charity, love toward all, good works and humility, and urged to carry those virtues into adulthood.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

Trump responded relatively civilly, calling Ossoff a “Pee-wee Herman look-alike” before going on a tear about the ballroom’s virtues.

From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026

Apple under Tim Cook’s leadership has illustrated the virtues of sticking to one’s knitting.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 2, 2026

“I pray your virtues will restore him, that honor may come upon you both,” she whispered.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein