IQ Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

noun

ˌī-ˈkyü

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as in proficiency

a highly developed skill in or knowledge of something he has a movie IQ that is off the charts

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Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026 Scott Taylor – a sophomore edge rusher – shows the skillset to play in coverage a little bit more, as his size and IQ could lead to a potential role at the Will, which could help build some depth where the Bruins need it. —

Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026 Last January, a study published in JAMA Pediatrics linked higher fluoride exposures in children to lower IQ scores. —

Alexander Coolidge, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026 Because there is no one else on this roster who can replicate his blend of IQ, grit and athleticism. —

Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for IQ

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proficiency

Noun

Under the standards, commercial motor vehicle drivers who fail English proficiency tests will be placed out of service.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
But some experts said the holster and its placement – at the individual’s groin area – suggest this person lacks proficiency with firearms.

— Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026