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skillfulness

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/ˈskɪl.fəl.nəs/ · skill-ful-ness

the ability, coming from one's knowledge, to do something well; proficiency.

Meanings

nounformal

the ability, coming from one's knowledge, to do something well; proficiency.

علم کی بنا پر کسی چیز کو اچھی طرح کرنے کی صلاحیت؛ مہارت۔

مہارت

maharat

Formal: داںائی

Synonyms

proficiencyexpertisecompetenceمہارتفنی مہارتماہر

Antonyms

incompetenceineptitudeineptnessناکامیکمزورہنرینابغگی

Common Collocations

  • skillfulness in sports
  • skillfulness in art
  • skillfulness in negotiation

Example Sentences

Her skillfulness in painting was admired by many.

اس کی پینٹنگ میں مہارت کو بہت سے لوگوں نے سراہا۔

Us ki painting mein maharat ko bohat se logon ne saraha.

He demonstrated great skillfulness in negotiating the deal.

اس نے معاہدے کو طے کرنے میں بڑی مہارت کا مظاہرہ کیا۔

Us ne muahide ko tay karne mein badi maharat ka muzahira kiya.

The athlete's skillfulness was evident in every game.

کھلاڑی کی مہارت ہر کھیل میں واضح تھی۔

Khiladi ki maharat har khel mein wazeh thi.

Easily Confused With

skill:Skill is the general term for ability, while skillfulness refers to the quality or state of being skilled.

Word Family

skilled
adjectiveماہر
skillfully
adverbمہارت سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'skill' as the core of 'skillfulness'. A skilled person is skillful.

Imagine a craftsman masterfully working on a piece of art.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہنر تو کچھ ایسی مہارت ہے یاروں، کہ دیکھ کر سب کہتے ہیں، یہ تو جادو ہے۔

Hunar to kuch aisi maharat hai yaron, keh dekh kar sab kehte hain, yeh to jadoo hai.

Skill is such a talent, my friends, that upon seeing it, everyone says, this is magic.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہنر سے کام لو تو کامیابی حاصل ہوگی۔

Hunar se kaam lo to kamiyabi hasil hogi.

If you work with skill, you will achieve success.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "skill" — the ability to do something well

First known use: 14th century

The word 'skill' has Old Norse origins, coming from 'skil' meaning 'distinction' or 'knowledge'. The '-fulness' suffix was added to indicate a state of being.