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skillful

[skil-fuhl] / ˈskɪl fəl /
ADJECTIVE
able, talented
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accomplished adept adroit competent experienced practical proficient seasoned skilled smart trained
WEAK
a hand at apt brainy clever crack crackerjack dexterous expert good handy hotdog learned on the ball practiced prepared primed pro professional quick ready really into savvy sharp smooth there tuned-in versant versed vet veteran well-versed whiz wicked wised up
Antonyms
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awkward clumsy incapable incompetent inefficient inept inexperienced stupid unable unseasoned unskilled untrained
WEAK
green ignorant incapacitated unskillful untalented

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Baron was known for his skillful driving on the racetrack and his love of cruising steep canyon roads.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

In this roiling atmosphere, skillful politicians such as Lincoln churned turnout.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

At his best, he is undoubtedly one of England's most skillful seamers but his fitness and reliability remains a concern.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

But then the latter's skillful knack of snaffling wickets came to the fore as he bagged two of Australia's dogged top order.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

“It’s from my latest vocabulary lesson. It means shrewd or skillful, though you might be confusing it with the herb used for easing sore teeth and gums.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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