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aptitude

[ap-ti-tood, -tyood] / ˈæp tɪˌtud, -ˌtyud /
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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What Godoy does have a great aptitude for, however, is video games.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

"I believe that we have a talented and committed group who have the aptitude and drive to bring success to Ireland over the coming weeks," said Farrell.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

This past Tuesday, the upstart alternative investment firm with an aptitude for private credit announced a financing deal for Meta Platforms’

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

Although he was a staunch conservative from the beginning, Rubio showed early on an aptitude for sensing which way the wind was blowing.

From Salon • Oct. 23, 2025

They are used only for the aptitude tests, so I have never been in one before.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.