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skill Antonyms

Opposite of skill

Because the opposite of skill shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The ability to do something well, arising from knowledge, training, practice, or experience; proficiency or expertise.

Usage Example

"The surgeon demonstrated remarkable incompetence during the complex twelve-hour operation."

Strongest
incompetence
ineptitude
Strong
clumsiness
awkwardness
inability
incapacity
maladroitness
inexperience

• noun (Context 2)

A particular learned ability, technique, or area of competence required to perform a specific task or job.

Usage Example

"Effective communication and time management are essential skills in the modern workplace."

Strong
weakness
shortcoming
deficiency
limitation

Similar words to skill

Words similar to skill shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

expertise
proficiency
ability
competency
mastery
capability
adeptness
technique
See all synonyms of skill

• Nearby Words

skewness
skiable
skid
skill
skilled
skillful
skillfully

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Skill. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/skill
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