Want to say proficient differently? Here are other words for proficient and its similar synonyms and opposite words to say in unique way.
Meaning of proficient
Having a natural ability or talent for something, or having developed a skill through practice or training
Etymology of proficient
The word "proficient" originates from the Latin "proficere," meaning "to make progress" or "to advance," and the suffix "-ent," which forms an adjective indicating a person who has a particular quality or skill
Historically, the word "proficient" has been used to describe someone who has made significant progress in a particular field or activity, and has developed a high level of skill or expertise
Synonyms
skilled
adept
competent
able
capable
accomplished
experienced
practiced
seasoned
knowledgeable
expert
masterful
proficient
skilled
talented
gifted
qualified
certified
licensed
authorized
approved
verified
validated
confirmed
checked
tested
tried
proven
dependable
reliable
trustworthy
efficient
effective
competent
sufficient
adequate
satisfactory
acceptable
tolerable
passable
fair
good
excellent
superb
outstanding
exceptional
brilliant
distinguished
Definitions
- Having a natural ability or talent for something
- * Having developed a skill through practice or training to a high level
- * Able to do something very well or with a high level of skill
Usage Examples
- She is proficient in three languages and has worked as a translator for several years
- * He is a proficient pianist and has performed in several concerts
- * The company is looking for a proficient programmer to join their team
Antonyms
incompetent
unable
incapable
inept
unskilled
untrained
inexperienced
amateur
novice
unqualified
uncertified
unlicensed
unauthorized
unapproved
unverified
unvalidated
unconfirmed
unchecked
untested
untried
unproven
undependable
unreliable
untrustworthy
inefficient
ineffective
incompetent
insufficient
inadequate
unsatisfactory
unacceptable
intolerable
impassable
poor
bad
terrible
awful
abysmal