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adept

The word “adept” has 2 syllables: a-dept

It's pronounced as /əˈdɛpt/

What is synonym and antonym for adept?

In the thesaurus, “adept” has 100 synonyms and 55 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for adept along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for adept

Antonyms for adept

  • amateur
  • amateurish
  • apprentice
  • artless
  • awkward
  • beginner
  • beginning
  • clumsy
  • crude
  • dabbler
  • dilettante
  • green
  • ham-fisted
  • ham-handed
  • heavy-handed
  • ignorant
  • incapable
  • incompetent
  • ineffective
  • ineffectual
  • inefficient
  • inept
  • inexperienced
  • inexpert
  • jackleg
  • layman
  • neophyte
  • new
  • nonexpert
  • nonprofessional
  • novice
  • primitive
  • raw
  • rough
  • rude
  • talentless
  • unable
  • unfit
  • unfitted
  • ungifted
  • unpolished
  • unprofessional
  • unqualified
  • unschooled
  • unseasoned
  • unskilled
  • unskillful
  • untalented
  • untaught
  • untested
  • untrained
  • untried
  • untutored
  • weak
  • would-be

Meanings of adept

  • noun
    1. One fully skilled or well versed in anything; a proficient.
  • adjective
    1. Well skilled; completely versed; thoroughly proficient.

Example Sentences

  • She is especially adept at solving complex problems.
  • He became adept in several programming languages.
  • The team is adept at handling unexpected challenges.
  • Her adept communication skills helped calm the situation.
  • They are adept at finding creative solutions under pressure.

On this page you'll find 155 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to adept, such as: able, accomplished, ace, addict, adroit, afficionado, aficionado.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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