skilled

[skild]

adjective

1. having skill; trained or experienced in work that requires skill.

2. showing, involving, or requiring skill, as certain work.

skilled

/ skɪld /

adjective

1. possessing or demonstrating accomplishment, skill, or special training

2. (prenominal) involving skill or special training

   a skilled job

Other Word Forms

• multiskilled adjective
• nonskilled adjective
• overskilled adjective
• underskilled adjective
• well-skilled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of skilled¹

First recorded in 1545–55; skill ¹ + -ed ³

Synonym Study

See skillful.

Example Sentences

"Apprenticeships have the potential to be a powerful tool for social mobility, offering an alternative route to highly skilled industries," he said.

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Mr. Musk said he would “go to war” to defend migration for skilled workers.

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the increased use of British-built cars would "support thousands of well paid, skilled jobs" and help to boost the economy.

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Beijing disclosed several years ago that the shortage of skilled labor in key manufacturing sectors could reach 30 million this year.

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Calling for the government "to hold the West Midlands Police to account", Philp added: "The Maccabi fans were not skilled and organised fighters - it was just made up."

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Related Words

• able 
• adept 
• experienced 
• proficient