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adeptness

noun
/əˈdɛpt.nəs/

Meaning

Skill and dexterity in a task.
The quality of being very skilled or proficient at something.

Example Sentences

His adeptness in negotiations helped close the deal successfully.

His adeptness at solving problems impressed his colleagues.

Synonyms

skillfulness, expertise, proficiency, mastery, skill, competence, dexterity
Entry 1
skillfulness, expertise, proficiency
Entry 2
expertise, mastery, skill, proficiency, competence, dexterity

Antonyms

incompetence, inefficiency, clumsiness, ineptitude, inexperience, amateurishness
Entry 1
incompetence, inefficiency, clumsiness
Entry 2
ineptitude, incompetence, clumsiness, inexperience, amateurishness

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