Antonyms for proficiency

Grammar : Noun

Spell : pruh-fish-uh n-see

Phonetic Transcription : prəˈfɪʃ ən si

Definition of proficiency

Origin : 1540s, probably from -cy + Latin proficientem (nominative proficiens), present participle of proficere "accomplish, make progress; be useful, do good; have success, profit," from pro- "forward" (see pro-) + root of facere "to make" (see factitious).

noun ability, skillfulness

Example sentences :

As to his proficiency at study there was not much to be said.
Extract from : « Biographical Stories » by Nathaniel Hawthorne

There are all degrees of proficiency in knowledge of the world.
Extract from : « Essays, First Series » by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Should musical degrees be granted, and if so, for what measure of knowledge or proficiency?
Extract from : « College Teaching » by Paul Klapper

It may be well imagined, then, that his proficiency was not very great.
Extract from : « Diary And Notes Of Horace Templeton, Esq. » by Charles James Lever

The naturalist also must acquire some measure of proficiency in the ancient art.
Extract from : « Boy Scouts Handbook » by Boy Scouts of America

His belief was that his proficiency in singlestick62 was matched only by his skill in song.
Extract from : « My Reminiscences » by Rabindranath Tagore

There were two honours usually awarded for proficiency in study.
Extract from : « Memoirs » by Charles Godfrey Leland

"I'd rather win a proficiency badge for shooting," grunted Rona.
Extract from : « For the Sake of the School » by Angela Brazil

In the evening he complimented Alfred meagerly on his proficiency as a whip.
Extract from : « Watch Yourself Go By » by Al. G. Field

Was not Arethusa's present proficiency some evidence of this fact?
Extract from : « The Heart of Arethusa » by Francis Barton Fox

Synonyms for proficiency

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