skillfulness

Definitions

The quality of being adept, expert, or proficient in a particular activity.

The possession of specialized knowledge or ability to perform a task with competence.

Examples

The surgeon's skillfulness during the complex procedure saved the patient's life.

Her skillfulness in navigating office politics allowed her to advance quickly in her career.

The pianist played the concerto with such remarkable skillfulness that the audience gave her a standing ovation.

Synonyms

adroitness dexterity expertise aptitude proficiency competence deftness

Antonyms

incompetence ineptitude clumsiness awkwardness unskillfulness inability ineptness