Antonyms for versed

Grammar : Adj

Spell : vurst

Phonetic Transcription : vɜrst

Definition of versed

Origin : "practiced," c.1600, from past participle of obsolete verse "to turn over" (a book, subject, etc.) in study or investigation, from Middle French verser "to turn, revolve" as in meditation, from Latin versare "to busy oneself," literally "to turn to" (see versus).

adj experienced, informed

Example sentences :

I am versed in the great sciences of astrology and astronomy.
Extract from : « The Lamplighter » by Charles Dickens

How Vuillaume became so versed in the history of his craft does not appear.
Extract from : « The Bow, Its History, Manufacture and Use » by Henry Saint-George

In geography, history, and the multiplication-table she was versed.
Extract from : « The Paliser case » by Edgar Saltus

While not versed in subtle interpretations, it is alive to the right of a little wrong.
Extract from : « Oswald Langdon » by Carson Jay Lee

So he thought of them, not versed yet in the complex Sicilian character.
Extract from : « The Call of the Blood » by Robert Smythe Hichens

Not so versed as they was he in the details of political science.
Extract from : « America First » by Various

Mother, you are versed in the books of wisdom and can see that which is hidden to our eyes.
Extract from : « Morning Star » by H. Rider Haggard

And now and again some Bigwig versed in science murmured the word 'Fats.'
Extract from : « The Freelands » by John Galsworthy

Procopius, who was versed in medicine, was the historian of the period.
Extract from : « Outlines of Greek and Roman Medicine » by James Sands Elliott

But, above all, he ought to be versed in the art of standing aside.
Extract from : « Sir Walter Ralegh » by William Stebbing

Synonyms for versed

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