experienced

[ik-speer-ee-uhnst] / ɪkˈspɪər i ənst /

ADJECTIVE

knowledgeable, knowing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplished capable competent mature professional qualified seasoned skillful sophisticated trained veteran wise

STRONG

accustomed cultivated dynamite instructed matured practiced rounded sport tested tried versed vet

WEAK

adept been around been there broken in expert familiar having something on the ball in the know knowing one's stuff knowing the score old old hand practical pro the right stuff well-versed worldly worldly-wise

Antonyms

STRONGEST

amateur green ignorant incapable incompetent inept inexperienced unable unskilled unskillful untalented untrained

WEAK

immature unfamiliar unknowledgeable unseasoned unsophisticated

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It’s as if Spielberg experienced another tragedy and decided to make his first return to the alien subgenre since “War of the Worlds,” saying, “Here: Since you guys didn’t get it the first time.”

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

This group experienced the largest improvements over time.

From Science Daily • Jun. 13, 2026

Astera Labs, up almost 300% year to date, and Reddit both experienced post-IPO volatility before long-term success.

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026

Despite its status as the city’s historic seat of government, finance, arts and sports, downtown L.A. has experienced a trend of offices leaving post-pandemic, leading to fewer visitors and the remaining stores and restaurants struggling.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

He could use a man who is experienced with horses.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman

experienced

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