prowesses
Areas of expertise
Prowesses is the plural of prowess, referring to multiple instances or types of exceptional skill, bravery, or ability.
Where prowess is typically used as an uncountable noun—his prowess on the battlefield—the plural appears when distinguishing separate domains of excellence: Her athletic and academic prowesses earned her multiple scholarships.
The plural form is uncommon and often sounds awkward; most writers prefer constructions like "areas of prowess" or simply use the singular.
Exceptional intelligence or luster
- geniusPerson of rare brilliance
- masteryComplete skill or control
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
- acumenSharpness of mind
capabilities · aptitudes · proficiencies · scholarship · erudition · analytical · reasoning · problem-solving
Courage in danger
- braveryBoldness before danger
- courageFortitude facing danger
- heroismExceptional courage under duress
- fightingEngaging in physical conflict
combat · swordsmanship · warfare · conquests · victories · chivalry · knighthood · gallantry
Notable acts of skill
- strengthsPowers or capabilities
- abilitiesPowers to perform
- skillsLearned competencies
- talentsInnate abilities
achievements · exploits · accomplishments · dominance · supremacy · agility · speed · endurance
Masculine strength and potency
- potencyDegree of strength
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- performanceCarrying out a task
- masculinityMale gender characteristics
seduction · conquests · libido · vigor · vitality · endurance · desirability · attractiveness
brilliance
Exceptional intelligence or luster
- geniusPerson of rare brilliance
- masteryComplete skill or control
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
acumen · capabilities · aptitudes · proficiencies · scholarship · erudition · analytical · reasoning · problem-solving · creativity
valor
Courage in danger
fighting · combat · swordsmanship · warfare · conquests · victories · chivalry · knighthood · gallantry · battles
feats
Notable acts of skill
talents · achievements · exploits · accomplishments · dominance · supremacy · agility · speed · endurance · stamina
virility
Masculine strength and potency
- potencyDegree of strength
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- performanceCarrying out a task
masculinity · seduction · conquests · libido · vigor · vitality · endurance · desirability · attractiveness · charisma
prowessesweaknesses
Points of vulnerability
ineptitudes · incompetences · failings · deficiencies · inadequacies
prowessescowardice
Absence of bravery
timidity · fearfulness · pusillanimity · cravenness · faintheartedness
prowessesweaknesses
Points of vulnerability
frailties · feebleness · debilities · infirmities · puniness
- physical prowessExceptional bodily ability
- athletic prowessExcellence in physical competition
- martial prowessExceptional fighting ability