experienced

[ik-speer-ee-uhnst]

adjective

1. wise or skillful in a particular field through experience.

   an experienced teacher.

   Synonyms: qualified, adept, versed, accomplished, veteran, practiced, expert, skilled

2. having learned through experience; taught by experience.

   experienced through adversity.

3. endured; undergone; suffered through.

   experienced misfortunes.

experienced

/ ɪkˈspɪərɪənst /

adjective

1. having become skilful or knowledgeable from extensive contact or participation or observation

Other Word Forms

• nonexperienced adjective
• quasi-experienced adjective
• unexperienced adjective
• well-experienced adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of experienced¹

First recorded in 1560–70; experience + -ed ²

Example Sentences

McLaughlin said “FEMA experienced no delays in deployment of assets” in Texas.

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But the Trojans at least have an experienced option to fill in at that spot.

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Still, despite the performance of miner shares, the GDX ETF has experienced significant outflows in recent months, he noted.

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"Many of our communities have experienced huge and unwelcome change due to mass migration."

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"I am still scared and shook. We couldn't believe how strong the earthquake was. This was the first time I have experienced that," Ms Diuyen told the BBC.

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• mature 
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• skillful 
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• wise