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masterfulness

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: //ˈmæstərfəl.nəs//

KK: /ˈmæstərfəl/

noun
Definition

The quality of being very skilled or in control, often in a way that shows great ability or confidence.


Example

Her masterfulness in negotiation helped secure the best deal for the company.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see the way she handled that project?
Sloth B
Yeah, her masterfulness really stood out.
Sloth A
I wish I could be that confident in my work.
Sloth B
You will be! Just keep practicing and you'll get there.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
expertise
proficiency
skill
Antonyms
incompetence
ineptitude
clumsiness
Root Explanation

Masterfulness → It is formed from "master" (from Old French *maistre*, meaning one who has control or authority) and "-fulness" (meaning the quality of being full of). The word "masterfulness" refers to the quality of being in control or having authority.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is a 'master' (meaning they have control) and the '-fulness' indicating the quality of that mastery. This helps you remember that 'masterfulness' means the quality of being in control.

Visually Confused Words
wasterfulness
matterfulness
wastefulness
tastefulness
overmasterfulness
tearfulness
hatefulness
fatefulness
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