Antonyms for skills

Grammar : Noun

Spell : skil

Phonetic Transcription : skɪl

Definition of skills

Origin : late 12c., "power of discernment," from Old Norse skil "distinction, ability to make out, discernment, adjustment," related to skilja (v.) "to separate; discern, understand," from Proto-Germanic *skaljo- "divide, separate" (cf. Swedish skäl "reason," Danish skjel "a separation, boundary, limit," Middle Low German schillen "to differ," Middle Low German, Middle Dutch schele "separation, discrimination;" see shell (n.)). Sense of "ability, cleverness" first recorded early 13c.

noun ability, talent to do something

Example sentences :

Indeed, skills are in a sense habits from another point of view.
Extract from : « College Teaching » by Paul Klapper

None of them had any skills to contribute, but they brought plenty of enthusiasm.
Extract from : « The Cosmic Computer » by Henry Beam Piper

There are skills for which we have no representation in language.
Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin

There was a ship waiting for him, where his skills could be used.
Extract from : « Victory » by Lester del Rey

An erosion of the human capital, its skills and availability.
Extract from : « After the Rain » by Sam Vaknin

He was no scholar and he was a complete dolt at most skills and crafts.
Extract from : « Rescue Dog of the High Pass » by James Arthur Kjelgaard

They also sharpened their skills in agricultural shop courses.
Extract from : « Frying Pan Farm » by Elizabeth Brown Pryor

There was in France, it skills not where, a vale quiet as a summer Sabbath day.
Extract from : « The Black Douglas » by S. R. Crockett

We have the industry, the skills, the basic economic strength.
Extract from : « State of the Union Addresses of Harry S. Truman » by Harry S. Truman

Production of capabilities and skills required for modernization and industrialization considered to be a major goal.
Extract from : « Area Handbook for Albania » by Eugene K. Keefe

Synonyms for skills

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