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expertnesses

NOUN

knowledge, proficiency

Synonyms

WEAK

ability ableness adroitness aptness art cleverness command competence craft cunning deftness dexterity dodge facility finesse goods ingeniousness judgment knack know-how line makings oil one's thing prowess readiness savvy sharpness skill skillfulness stuff

Antonyms

WEAK

ignorance inexpertness lack

NOUN

ability

Synonyms

STRONG

adeptness adroitness art craft expertise facility gift knack know-how mastery proficiency savvy skill skillfulness specialization

Antonyms

STRONG

ignorance inability lack want

Example Sentences

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If she should die, how will all my pertnesses to her fly in my face!—

From Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 8 by Richardson, Samuel

And for me, I have replaced her next day with a Mrs Susan—the Duchess of Montagu's late woman, that hath all the pertnesses and the tricks of her trade.

From The Ladies A Shining Constellation of Wit and Beauty by Beck, L. Adams (Lily Adams)

By day, the other passengers petted him and encouraged him to all manner of pertnesses.

From Phebe, Her Profession A Sequel to Teddy: Her Book by Ray, Anna Chapin