Synonyms for

Craftsman

Verb / ˈkræftsmʌn / / ˈkræfsmʌn / Another word for craftsman — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A skilled person who makes things by hand.

Synonyms & similar words

artisan crafter journeyman artificer artisan maker builder creator fabricator handicrafter handworker jeweler smith woodworker carpenter craftswoman operator producer manufacturer artificer blacksmith cabinetmaker ceramist glassblower

Synonyms by register

Formal

artisan master expert skilled worker

Informal

maker handyman pro

Literary

virtuoso adept

Antonyms

amateur novice beginner layman unskilled worker dabbler

Common collocations

  • skilled craftsman
  • master craftsman
  • craftsman's tools
  • craftsman's skill
  • talented craftsman
  • local craftsman
  • craftsman's workshop

Word family

noun craftsmanship
verb craft
adjective crafty

Usage note

While 'craftsman' emphasizes skill and artistry in manual work, 'artisan' often implies a higher level of creativity and unique production. 'Crafty' as an adjective can sometimes have negative connotations of being sly or deceitful.

Example sentences

  1. The craftsman carved a beautiful statue from wood.
  2. My dad is a craftsman who makes pottery.
  3. The craftsman repaired the broken table.
  4. The craftsman made a new dress for the doll.
  5. The craftsman created a unique piece of jewelry for his wife.

Quotes

  • The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra. - Jimmy Johnson
  • Quality is not an act, it is a habit. - Aristotle
  • There is no substitute for hard work. - Thomas Edison

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