aptitudes

NOUN

inclination

Synonyms

STRONGEST

predilection propensity

STRONG

bent disposition drift leaning proclivity proneness tendency

Antonyms

STRONGEST

antipathy dislike hate

WEAK

disinclination inaptitude incapacity skillessness stupidity

NOUN

quickness at learning

Synonyms

STRONGEST

competence flair knack proficiency savvy

STRONG

ability capability capacity cleverness faculty gift intelligence smarts stuff talent

WEAK

giftedness what it takes

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inability incompetence ineptitude ineptness

STRONG

ignorance impotence lack stupidity weakness

WEAK

disinclination inaptitude incapacity skillessness

Example Sentences

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Aptitudes include editing, photography, research, mechanical ability and willingness to adjust to any occupation or environment.

From Time Magazine Archive

Aptitudes are more important than hair; and you neglect them because it is there that the insurmountable difficulty really resides.

From More Hunting Wasps by Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander