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Antonyms for excellence
ˈɛk sə lənsex·cel·lence

This page is about all possible antonyms and opposite words for the term excellence.

Wiktionary3.0 / 1 vote

  1. excellencenoun

    Synonyms:
    goodness, pre-eminence, perfection, purity, worth, greatness, superiority

  2. excellencenoun

    The quality of being excellent; state of possessing good qualities in an eminent degree; exalted merit; superiority in virtue.

    Synonyms:
    perfection, goodness, superiority, pre-eminence, purity, greatness, worth

  3. excellencenoun

    Something in which one excels.

    Synonyms:
    purity, pre-eminence, worth, perfection, greatness, superiority, goodness

  4. excellencenoun

    An excellent or valuable quality; that by which any one excels or is eminent; a virtue.

    Synonyms:
    worth, goodness, superiority, greatness, perfection, purity, pre-eminence

English Synonyms and Antonyms0.0 / 0 votes

  1. excellence

    Virtue (Latin virtus, primarily manly strength or courage, from vir, a man, a hero) is, in its full sense, goodness that is victorious through trial, perhaps through temptation and conflict. Goodness, the being morally good, may be much less than virtue, as lacking the strength that comes from trial and conflict, or it may be very much more than virtue, as rising sublimely above the possibility of temptation and conflict — the infantile as contrasted with the divine goodness. Virtue is distinctively human; we do not predicate it of God. Morality is conformity to the moral law in action, whether in matters concerning ourselves or others, whether with or without right principle. Honesty and probity are used especially of one's relations to his fellow men, probity being to honesty much what virtue in some respects is to goodness; probity is honesty tried and proved, especially in those things that are beyond the reach of legal requirement; above the commercial sense, honesty may be applied to the highest truthfulness of the soul to and with itself and its Maker. Integrity, in the full sense, is moral wholeness without a flaw; when used, as it often is, of contracts and dealings, it has reference to inherent character and principle, and denotes much more than superficial or conventional honesty. Honor is a lofty honesty that scorns fraud or wrong as base and unworthy of itself. Honor rises far above thought of the motto that "honesty is the best policy." Purity is freedom from all admixture, especially of that which debases; it is chastity both of heart and life, but of the life because from the heart. Duty, the rendering of what is due to any person or in any relation, is, in this connection, the fulfilment of moral obligation. Rectitude and righteousness denote conformity to the standard of right, whether in heart or act; righteousness is used especially in the religious sense. Uprightness refers especially to conduct. Virtuousness is a quality of the soul or of action; in the latter sense it is the essence of virtuous action. Compare INNOCENT; JUSTICE; RELIGION.

    Compare synonyms for SIN.

    Antonyms:
    evil, vice, viciousness, wickedness, wrong

    Synonyms:
    chastity, duty, faithfulness, goodness, honesty, honor, integrity, justice, morality, probity, purity, rectitude, righteousness, rightness, truth, uprightness, virtue, virtuousness, worth, worthiness

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Princeton's WordNet0.0 / 0 votes

  1. excellencenoun

    the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree

    Synonyms:
    excellency

  2. excellence, excellencynoun

    an outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels

    "a center of manufacturing excellence"; "the use of herbs is one of the excellencies of French cuisine"

    Synonyms:
    excellency

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words0.0 / 0 votes

  1. excellencenoun

    Synonyms:
    preëminence, transcendence, superiority, eminence, integrity, probity, goodness, worth, merit, virtue

How to use excellence in a sentence?

  1. Ironman Chief Executive Andrew Messick:

    Wanda Group is a global-minded organization that shares our desire for excellence and continued growth, particularly in Asia.

  2. Aristotle:

    To enjoy the things we ought and to hate the things we ought has the greatest bearing on excellence of character.

  3. Michael Glassner:

    I am proud and honored to have the opportunity to work with Donald J. Trump, the very definition of the American success story. Mr. Trump has set the standards of excellence in many arenas, including real estate, sports, and entertainment - and now, in American politics.

  4. Nav Bharat Tubes:

    In the heart of Gujarat, where quality meets reliability, Nav Bharat Tubes Private Limited stands tall as a leading stainless steel manufacturer. With a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, Nav Bharat Tubes has become synonymous with premium quality stainless steel products. Specializing in a wide range of stainless steel pipes, tubes, sheets, circles, and coils, Nav Bharat Tubes caters to diverse industrial needs across the nation.

  5. Randy Boyd:

    He combines a strong vision for competitive excellence with a deep commitment to winning with integrity, the greatest decade in UT Athletics begins now.

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