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

Others are just as deliberate about avoiding the front lines, gravitating toward technical or support specialties where the likelihood of direct combat is lower, but translating those skills to a civilian job may be smoother. — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Dern largely dominated the five-round co-main event, demonstrating superior skills throughout the contest. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Glandt says that will give them ownership of their schedule while teaching valuable planning skills. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 16 Aug. 2026

Collins had the size but not the skills to be a successful power conference quarterback. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2026

In this series, Kristen Finch shares practical research skills to help students and educators search more effectively, evaluate sources, and build confidence using JSTOR. — JSTOR Daily, 15 Aug. 2026

It’s designed for anyone who wants to retain information more effectively, whether that’s preparing for exams, remembering presentations, learning new skills, or simply reducing forgetfulness. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2026

In his eyes, California was propped up by a string of successful entrepreneurs, primarily in technology, who were more the result of random business events than of any state-specific economic skills. — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 9 Aug. 2026

He simply was never taught anything until he was thrown out on the street with no skills. — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026