Synonyms of skilled
35 similar words · 14 opposite words
Another word for skilled is adept. Other synonyms of skilled are proficient, versed, skillful, apt and consummate. The opposite of skilled is incompetent.
Synonyms and similar words for skilled
adjectiveMore synonyms
- able
- artful
- habile formalGenerally able or adroit; handy.
- accomplished
- adeptWell skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficient.
- adroitDeft, dexterous, or skillful.
- aptReady; especially fitted or qualified (to do something); quick to learn.
- capable
- competent
- consummateSupremely skilled and experienced; highly accomplished; fully qualified.
- conversant
- crack
- crafty
- deftQuick and neat in action; skillful.
- dexterousSkilled at argumentation; mentally skillful; quick-witted.
- expert
- facile
- fluent
- gain
- handy
- maestrolikeLike a maestro; masterly, expert.
- masterful
- masterlikeResembling or characteristic of a master; masterly.
- masterlyExecuted in the manner of a master; showing competence and skill; masterful.
- professional
- proficientGood at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.
- qualified
- quick
- ready
- skillfulPossessing skill; skilled.
- thoroughbred
- practicedSkillful, proficient, knowledgeable or expert as a result of practice.
- versedKnowledgeable or skilled, either through study or experience; familiar; practiced.
- masterous obsoleteMasterly.
- tight obsolete
Opposite of skilled
adjectiveMore antonyms
- amateurishSuggesting or reflecting the efforts of an amateur; not seeming professional or polished.
- bunglingIncompetent or inept.
- clumsy
- inaptNot apt.
- incapable
- incompetentLacking the degree of ability and responsibility necessary to do a task successfully.
- inept
- inexpertInept or unskilled; not of expert ability or quality.
- maladroitNot adroit; awkward, clumsy, inept.
- unableNot able; lacking a certain ability.
- unprofessional
- unqualified
- unskilled
- unskillfulNot skillful.
Meaning of skilled
- adjective Having or showing skill; skillful.
- adjective Requiring special abilities or training.
skilled in other languages
Questions about synonyms of skilled
- What is another word for skilled?
- Skilled has 35 synonyms on Word.ws, such as adept, proficient, versed, skillful, apt, consummate, masterly and practiced.
- What is the opposite of skilled?
- The opposite of skilled is incompetent. Other antonyms of skilled are unable and bungling.
- What does skilled mean?
- Skilled means having or showing skill; skillful.
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