Expert and Jackleg

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Expert adjective - Having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor.

Usage example: people interested in laser eye surgery are advised to seek out an expert practitioner

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Jackleg is an antonym for expert.

Nearby Words: experience, expertise, expertly, expertised

Jackleg adjective - Lacking or showing a lack of expert skill.

Usage example: he did such a jackleg installation of that door frame that now the door won't shut

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Expert is an antonym for jackleg.

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