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most capable

ADJECTIVE

able to perform

Synonyms

STRONGEST

able accomplished adept adequate competent efficient experienced gifted good intelligent proficient qualified skillful suited talented

WEAK

adapted apt au fait clever dynamite fireball fitted green thumb has what it takes having know-how having the goods having the right stuff knowing the ropes knowing the score like a one-man band like a pistol masterly old hand old-timer on the ball proper there up up to it up to snuff up to speed veteran

Antonyms

STRONGEST

clumsy green ignorant inadequate incapable incompetent ineffective inefficient inept inexperienced powerless stupid unable unintelligent unqualified unskilled unsuitable untalented useless weak

WEAK

impotent unskillful

Example Sentences

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The MoD said HMS Dragon, which is crewed by more than 200 people, was "one of the most capable air defence warships in the world" and could launch eight missiles in under 10 seconds.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

In a second analysis, the scientists examined the full gut microbiome composition of more than 6,000 healthy individuals to identify which species appeared most capable of stabilizing the gut ecosystem.

From Science Daily • Feb. 14, 2026

With money and arms from the UAE, it evolved into southern Yemen's most capable paramilitary force.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

Feminism is a recurring theme at the fair, with the most capable works tackling complicated issues with humor and grace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

Also, Colton seemed among the most capable of my classmates.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover