qualities

/ˈkwɑːlətiz/

noun

  1. the good or bad characteristics that someone has, especially personal traits that make them who they are

    B1

    plural of quality; countable

    • "She has many good qualities."A2
    • "Patience and kindness are important qualities."B1
    • "The job requires strong leadership qualities."B2
  2. the features or characteristics of a person or thing

    A2

    plural of quality; countable

    • "The team needs people with different qualities."A2
    • "This fabric has qualities that make it easy to clean."B1
    • "The report compares the qualities of several materials."B1
    • "The acoustic qualities of the hall are remarkable."C1

Common mistakes

  • She has a lot of good quality.→She has a lot of good qualities.

    Use the plural qualities when talking about several personal traits.

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