WELL-ROUNDED Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

well-rounded

adjective

Definition of well-rounded

as in universal

having many different skills, abilities, or areas of knowledge She was a well-rounded student having studied everything from physics to fine art.

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Recent Examples of well-rounded No Canadian player is as early for meetings, training sessions and bus departures as the well-rounded right back. — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 12 June 2026 Our editors liked how well-rounded this one was in both flavor and consistency. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026 The hope on all sides is that Veiga will return to Chelsea this summer as a more experienced and well-rounded player, capable of playing a bigger role for Maresca. — Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025 Happy, healthy and well-rounded children can be raised in many different ways. — Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025 Patrick Paul progresses through his rookie season, one of his main goals will be absorbing knowledge like a sponge from two of the wisest and most well-rounded players on the team — veteran left tackles Terron Armstead and Kendall Lamm. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2024

Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-rounded

Adjective

The review was criticized at the time for comparing the United States to Denmark, a much smaller county that provides universal health care to its citizens.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Employers should cease auditing health, design for fluctuation, ensure default accessibility, and cover costs, recognizing that universal access benefits everyone and retains talent.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of universal

Adjective

Analyzing a potential legal challenge The prospect of a trans woman who is skilled enough at basketball to play in the WNBA and who seeks employment in the WNBA is uncertain and, for now, speculative.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 2026
PwC’s 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer found that AI-skilled workers earned a 56% average wage premium in 2024 and that required skills are changing 66% faster in roles most exposed to AI.

— Daniel Gumucio, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of skilled

Adjective

Rogers is a skillful campaigner who might continue to capitalize on this strategy.

— Michael Traugott, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026
What is not explicit on screen or in the financial results is the intense amount of skillful work, preparation, promotion, production, marketing, and ad sales that goes on behind the scenes.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of skillful

Adjective

If cultural norms do shape footballing identities, that gap may help explain why the Spanish game has historically placed a greater premium on collective structures than some of its European neighbours.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
His greatest series let people see a character who has revealed the filthiest, most shameful parts of themselves, and imagine them as a mirror.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of great

Adjective

There are concerns around selling the versatile Spence but new signing Andy Robertson will provide competition at left-back for Destiny Udogie, while Archie Gray can cover Pedro Porro on the opposite side.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
With so many versatile applications, chances are there’s a use for peppermint oil in your household.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of versatile

Adjective

According to the district's website, only 8% of sixth through eighth graders are proficient in math.

— Kellye Lynn, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
In 2024, the National Assessment of Educational Performance reported that 33% of fourth-graders read below basic, 28% at basic and only 39% at proficient or advanced levels.

— Jose Cruz, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of proficient

Adjective

After all, indie podcasters are in danger of being sidelined by the large podcast networks, even though indie podcasters are overwhelmingly responsible for the creatively masterful podcasts.

— Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Both of them are masterful big-buck killers and have some tricks for tipping the odds slightly in their favor.

— Scott Einsmann, Outdoor Life, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of masterful

Adjective

The multitalented creative has been the voice of Bridgerton’s narrator since the Netflix hit’s inception.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 14 July 2026
Sponsored by Clarke A Newburyport native, multitalented author, potter, and chef, Dave Becker opened his first restaurant at just 24 years old.

— Rachel Holt, CBS News, 31 May 2026

Definition of multitalented

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