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

STRONGEST

awkward clumsy incapable incompetent inefficient inept inexperienced stupid unable unseasoned unskilled untrained

WEAK

green ignorant incapacitated unskillful untalented

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skillful

Wade, and making skillful strides on the world stage.

From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026

Gutiérrez, a skillful and dynamic attacking midfielder, rose through the ranks of Chicago Fire’s youth system and made his senior debut in 2020.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026

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

I’m not a skillful enough liar to hide my feelings from her.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon

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