Synonyms for

Talent

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

Definition

natural aptitude or skill in a particular area

Synonyms & similar words

endowment naturalendowment gift ability skill gift knack expertise aptitude proficiency competence flair genius capability capacity potential prowess dexterity cleverness ingenuity creativity talentedness endowment

Synonyms by register

Formal

aptitude knack gift flair

Informal

skill smarts thing forte

Literary

endowment virtuosity genius

Antonyms

inability weakness incompetence lack disability unskillfulness

Common collocations

  • natural talent
  • hidden talent
  • talent scout
  • talent show
  • talent pool
  • talent management
  • talent acquisition
  • raw talent

Word family

noun talent
verb talented
adjective talented

Usage note

Talent refers to a natural aptitude or skill. It is often used to describe innate abilities rather than learned ones. The adjective form is 'talented'.

Example sentences

  1. He has a talent for drawing and painting.
  2. She discovered her talent for playing the guitar when she was young.
  3. The school is looking for students with talent in sports.
  4. The singer's talent was recognized by a music producer.
  5. The chef's talent in cooking was praised by the restaurant's customers.

Quotes

  • Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work. - Stephen King
  • It's not about having a lot of money. It's about having a lot of talent. - Lana Del Rey
  • Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships. - Michael Jordan

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