Synonyms of skills

skills

noun

plural of skill

as in expertise

knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something

he had acquired valuable skills during his life at sea

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expertise
• experience
• proficiency
• chops
• know-how
• savvy
• background
• moxie
• mastery
• acquaintance
• familiarity
• intimacy
• command
• conversance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inexperience
• ignorance
• unfamiliarity
• unawareness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of skills

Rather than exclusively focusing on what’s wrong with our mental health, one approach is to develop skills, traits, and perspectives that can help us. — Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

Eight finalists will compete in a series of challenges inspired by the skills required to make each and every order. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

The actor studied cookbooks to practice her skills, and one of her specialties was the French dish pot-au-feu. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

This was placed in a room where three Juszkiewicz works hinged on flourishing gladioli and calla, next to Valentino’s gowns that expressed his couture skills with sequined and embroidered dresses embellished with floral references and leaf motifs. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

The grant is designed for programs running between eight and 15 weeks that help learners quickly gain specialized skills for in-demand careers. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Those experiences taught me how to evaluate trade-offs, defend recommendations and make better decisions—skills that couldn’t be developed through execution alone. — Samir Dutta, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Wilkoski said the materials for the original church demonstrated the resourcefulness of the congregants, who likely included carpenters with the skills necessary to build the church. — Nancy Jiang, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Language skills can make traveling more rewarding, introduce her to different cultures, and provide an impressive personal or professional skill along the way. — Ethan Stone october 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026