Proficient
Proficient adjective - Having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor.
Usage example: a proficient rendition of a difficult piano piece
Trained is a synonym for proficient in skilled topic. In some cases you can use "Trained" instead an adjective "Proficient", when it comes to topics like able.
Nearby Words: proficiency, proficiently
Trained
Trained adjective - Shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form.
Proficient is a synonym for trained in skilled topic. You can use "Proficient" instead an adjective "Trained".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- good and proficient
- good and trained
- fit and proficient
- fit and trained
- accomplished and proficient
- accomplished and trained
- talented and proficient
- talented and trained
- skillful and proficient
- skillful and trained
- skilful and proficient
- skilful and trained
- capable and proficient
- capable and trained
Both words in one sentence
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As highly trained and proficient in close combat Karai is, she is still taken down by the numerical superiority of the untrained April O'Neil and Vernon teaming up against her.
- I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills.
Source: Badass Creed / Real Life - The Hunted featured a character who was trained to be proficient in close-quarters knife assault tactics.
Source: Conditioned to Accept Horror
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