skillfulness
Translation
skilfulness, expertise, dexterity, proficiency
Examples
The task requires great skillfulness and precision.
The task requires great skilfulness and precision.
We admired the skillfulness of the artist.
We admired the skilfulness of the artist.
Grammar Patterns
skillfulness ((in/with sth.)) the quality of being skillful in a particular area His skillfulness in negotiation is well known.
Similar Words
Synonyms: expertise, proficiency, dexterity; Antonyms: clumsiness, ineptitude
Etymology
From 'skillful' + '-ness', a suffix that forms nouns indicating a state or condition. It means the state of being skillful.
Memory Tips
The '-ness' at the end turns the adjective 'skillful' into a noun for the quality itself.