Synonyms of skill
23 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for skill is split. Other synonyms of skill are ability, technique, aptitude, capacity and craft.
Synonyms and similar words for skill
nounA capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed...
- abilityA skill or competence in doing; mental power; talent; aptitude.
verbTo set apart; separate.
nounMore synonyms
- techniquePractical ability in some given field or practice, often as opposed to creativity or imaginative skill.
- aptitudeA natural ability to acquire knowledge or skill.
- capacityCapability; the ability to perform some task.
- craftAbility, skillfulness, especially skill in making plans and carrying them into execution; dexterity in managing...
- capability
- competency
- competenceThe quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a...
- cunningPractical knowledge or experience; aptitude in performance; skill, proficiency; dexterity.
- dexteritySkill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.
- ease
- facilityDexterity of speech or action; skill, talent.
- handPower of performance; means of execution; ability; skill; dexterity.
- knackA readiness in performance; aptness at doing something.
- listArt; craft; cunning; skill.
- prowess
- moxieWit, smarts, skill.
- potential
- proficiencyAbility, skill, competence.
- talentA marked natural ability or skill.
- tekkersAn ability to do something well; skill; (UK) a technique.
- touchThe ability to perform a task well; aptitude.
Opposite of skill
nounMore antonyms
- incompetenceAn inability to perform; a lack of competence; ineptitude.
- inability
- ineptitude
Meaning of skill
- noun A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate.
- noun A reusable configuration (prompt) that defines how an AI agent performs a specific task.
- noun Discrimination; judgment; propriety; reason; cause.
skill in other languages
Questions about synonyms of skill
- What is another word for skill?
- Skill has 23 synonyms on Word.ws, such as split, ability, technique, aptitude, capacity, craft, capability and competency.
- What is the opposite of skill?
- The opposite of skill is incompetence. Other antonyms of skill are inability and ineptitude.
- What does skill mean?
- Skill means a capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: skill (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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