Meaning & use
prowess
Great skill or ability in a particular activity, especially one requiring strength or bravery.
See it in a sentence
The knight's prowess in battle was celebrated throughout the kingdom.
Her technical prowess on the violin earned her a scholarship to the conservatory.
A note on using this word
Prowess is often paired with a specific field, as in 'athletic prowess' or 'military prowess.'
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Words with an opposite meaning
ineptitudeincompetence
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