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Synonyms & Antonyms of would-be
as in new, untested
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for would-be
- beginning,
- entry-level,
- fresh,
- green,
- new,
- raw,
- unseasoned,
- untested,
- untried
- amateur,
- amateurish,
- dilettante,
- dilettantish,
- inexperienced,
- inexpert,
- jackleg,
- nonprofessional,
- unprofessional,
- unskilled,
- unskillful
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for would-be
- able,
- accomplished,
- capable,
- competent,
- dexterous
- (also dextrous),
- gifted,
- habile,
- handsome,
- proficient,
- skilled,
- skillful,
- talented
- experienced,
- practiced
- (also practised),
- seasoned,
- veteran
- educated,
- fitted,
- initiated,
- knowledgeable,
- prepared,
- qualified,
- schooled,
- taught,
- trained,
- tutored,
- versed
- all-around
- (also all-round),
- ambidextrous,
- versatile,
- well-rounded
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“Would-be.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/would-be. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of would-be was in 1647
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