more proficient

ADJECTIVE

able, skilled

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplished adept apt capable competent conversant efficient experienced gifted qualified skillful talented trained versed

WEAK

clever consummate crack crackerjack drilled effective effectual exercised expert finished on the beam phenom pro savvy sharp slick up to speed whiz with it

Antonyms

STRONGEST

green ignorant immature impotent incapable incompetent inefficient inept inexperienced unable unskilled unskillful untalented

WEAK

clumsy

Example Sentences

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Ben Nee-Nee and a determined Duncan Paia'aua were able to get two back for the hosts at Eden Park, but Scotland dominated all areas in a much more proficient and disciplined performance.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2025

In general, this network responds more strongly to languages in which the speaker is more proficient, with one notable exception: the speaker's native language.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2024

Some are more proficient in Spanish, and others are more skilled English speakers.

From Scientific American • Jun. 14, 2023

As he continues to get acclimated with receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and a young, inexperienced group of complementary targets, the 2016 league MVP knows the Colts must be more proficient in every offensive phase.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 12, 2022

As she became more proficient in the work, so she became better at taking orders and following procedures and ceasing to think for herself.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan