English word

Expert

Definitions

noun

  1. one with the special skill or knowledge representing mastery of a particular subject

Synonyms for expert

Closest evidence-backed alternatives.

  • master
  • virtuoso
  • specialist
  • wizard
  • whiz
  • skillful
  • skilled
  • adept
  • masterly
  • skilful
  • accomplished
  • experienced
  • talented
  • able
  • practised
  • proficient
  • clever
  • outstanding
  • qualified
  • apt

Synonyms by context

Having or involving a great deal of knowledge or skill in a particular area

adjective

    Officially recognized as possessing certain qualifications or meeting certain standards

    adjective

    A person who is very knowledgeable about or skillful in a particular area

    noun

    • authority
    • ace
    • maestro
    • connoisseur
    • professional

    A learned person possessing a highly developed intellect

    noun

    • sage
    • scholar
    • intellectual
    • thinker
    • intellect
    • savant
    • guru
    • pundit
    • philosopher

    A notable person within a specific field

    noun

    • light
    • leader
    • luminary
    • celebrity
    • dignitary
    • public figure
    • big name

    Antonyms for expert

    • amateur
    • clumsy
    • inexpert
    • stupid
    • awkward
    • amateurish
    • inept
    • inexperienced
    • simple
    • unknowledgeable
    • apprentice
    • dense
    • unprofessional
    • incompetent
    • maladroit
    • blundering
    • unaccustomed
    • mindless
    • novice
    • unenlightened

    Opposite of having or involving a great deal of knowledge or skill in a particular area

    • inexpert
    • amateur
    • amateurish
    • inexperienced
    • unknowledgeable
    • unprofessional
    • incompetent
    • unaccustomed
    • unenlightened
    • uninstructed

    Opposite of showing great dexterity or skill

    • clumsy
    • awkward
    • inept
    • ungainly
    • gauche
    • lumbering
    • maladroit
    • blundering
    • gawky
    • inelegant

    Opposite of exceptionally clever or talented

    Opposite of a person who is very knowledgeable about or skillful in a particular area

    • enthusiast
    • hobbyist
    • nonexpert
    • dilettante
    • apprentice
    • dabbler
    • layperson
    • novice

    Opposite of a person who is highly skilled or knowledgeable in their field

    • imbecile
    • blockhead
    • dodo
    • dolt
    • dope
    • dumbbell
    • dummy
    • dunce
    • fathead

    Opposite of a person who is experienced (and skilled) at a certain activity

    • beginner
    • colt
    • fledgling
    • freshman
    • greenhorn
    • neophyte
    • newbie
    • newcomer
    • recruit

    Phrases

    • able to perform
    • abreast of
    • abreast of the facts
    • a dab hand at
    • adept physically
    • advanced for one's age
    • a hand at
    • ahead of one's peers
    • all around
    • all there
    • apprised of
    • as sharp as a tack
    • at home
    • au courant
    • au fait
    • aware of
    • been around
    • been there
    • below par
    • below standard