skilled

Definitions

Having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform a task well.

Requiring special abilities or training.

Examples

She is a highly skilled surgeon who has performed hundreds of successful operations.

The company is looking for skilled workers to operate the new machinery.

It takes a skilled negotiator to reach an agreement that satisfies both parties.

Synonyms

proficient expert adept capable talented accomplished competent

Antonyms

unskilled incompetent inexperienced amateur inept clumsy unqualified