talent

noun

tal·ent ˈta-lənt How to pronounce talent (audio)

: a special often athletic, creative, or artistic aptitude

: general intelligence or mental power : ability

: the natural endowments of a person

: a person of talent or a group of persons of talent in a field or activity

: any of several ancient units of weight

: a unit of value equal to the value of a talent of gold or silver

archaic : a characteristic feature, aptitude, or disposition of a person or animal

talented

ˈta-lən-təd How to pronounce talent (audio)

adjective

talentless

ˈta-lənt-ləs How to pronounce talent (audio)

adjective

Synonyms

aptitude
bent
endowment
faculty
flair
genius
gift
head
knack

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Example Sentences

a singer with an enormous amount of talent I have no musical talent. Her artistic talent has been obvious ever since she was a child. They sang a duet in the talent show . She has a job that makes the most of her talents. His experience, skills, and talents make him perfectly suited for the job. There are many good players on the team, but she's a special talent. The company has hired some expensive legal talent for the trial. The team has recruited some of the best talent around. The company is doing a talent search to find the right person for the job. See More

Recent Examples on the Web For all of their talent up front, the Jaguars sacked Wentz only once and hit him just four times.

The Indianapolis Star, 17 Sep. 2022 Bowie was also an artist, and his fascinating artwork – underscoring his non-musical talent – as well as his acting ambitions and penchant for travel are also duly explored.

Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022 Now, Monty Roberts, 87, is mourning the woman who inspired him to use his talent for transforming frisky and excitable horses into ridable animals.

Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 Black women are showcasing their talent in a way the white masses simply were not prepared for.

Brooklyn White, Essence, 15 Sep. 2022 But to nine-year-old Claudie, finding her unique talent amidst a vibrant community of artists is paramount.

Sydney Gore, ELLE, 15 Sep. 2022 His protagonist, a movie-mad teenager named Sammy (Gabriel LaBelle), has just made use of his considerable filmmaking talent to whittle a high-school nemesis down to size.

Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 Duke will be using all of his talent Friday night in rotating players in and out, especially on defense, in a big battle at neighborhood rival 2-1 Jones.

Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2022 Then on December 30, Barstool will broadcast the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl, leveraging its talent, including founder Dave Portnoy, to cover the game.

Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English talente, from Latin talenta, plural of talentum unit of weight or money, from Greek talanton pan of a scale, weight; akin to Greek tlēnai to bear; in senses 3–5, from the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14–30 — more at tolerate

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4a

单词	talentless
释义	talent noun tal·ent ˈta-lənt 1 a : a special often athletic, creative, or artistic aptitude b : general intelligence or mental power : ability 2 : the natural endowments of a person 3 : a person of talent or a group of persons of talent in a field or activity 4 a : any of several ancient units of weight b : a unit of value equal to the value of a talent of gold or silver 5 archaic : a characteristic feature, aptitude, or disposition of a person or animal talented ˈta-lən-təd adjective talentless ˈta-lənt-ləs adjective Synonyms aptitude bent endowment faculty flair genius gift head knack See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a singer with an enormous amount of talent I have no musical talent. Her artistic talent has been obvious ever since she was a child. They sang a duet in the talent show . She has a job that makes the most of her talents. His experience, skills, and talents make him perfectly suited for the job. There are many good players on the team, but she's a special talent. The company has hired some expensive legal talent for the trial. The team has recruited some of the best talent around. The company is doing a talent search to find the right person for the job. See More Recent Examples on the Web For all of their talent up front, the Jaguars sacked Wentz only once and hit him just four times. The Indianapolis Star, 17 Sep. 2022 Bowie was also an artist, and his fascinating artwork – underscoring his non-musical talent – as well as his acting ambitions and penchant for travel are also duly explored. Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022 Now, Monty Roberts, 87, is mourning the woman who inspired him to use his talent for transforming frisky and excitable horses into ridable animals. Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2022 Black women are showcasing their talent in a way the white masses simply were not prepared for. Brooklyn White, Essence, 15 Sep. 2022 But to nine-year-old Claudie, finding her unique talent amidst a vibrant community of artists is paramount. Sydney Gore, ELLE, 15 Sep. 2022 His protagonist, a movie-mad teenager named Sammy (Gabriel LaBelle), has just made use of his considerable filmmaking talent to whittle a high-school nemesis down to size. Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 Duke will be using all of his talent Friday night in rotating players in and out, especially on defense, in a big battle at neighborhood rival 2-1 Jones. Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2022 Then on December 30, Barstool will broadcast the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl, leveraging its talent, including founder Dave Portnoy, to cover the game. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Old English talente, from Latin talenta, plural of talentum unit of weight or money, from Greek talanton pan of a scale, weight; akin to Greek tlēnai to bear; in senses 3–5, from the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14–30 — more at tolerate First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4a Phrases Containing talent talent scout talent show talent spotter talent scout talent show talent spotter Kids Definition talent noun tal·ent ˈta-lənt 1 : unusual natural ability … Toby had a special talent for getting people off the hook by making the teacher laugh. Zilpha Keatley Snyder, The Egypt Game 2 : a special often creative or artistic ability 3 : a person or group of people having special ability talentless adjective as in untalented Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance untalented incompetent incapable ungifted unfit unable unpolished unfinished primitive untaught untrained untutored unprepared unqualified unschooled amateurish crude unskilled unprofessional dilettante inexperienced amateur uninitiated dilettantish curbstone unskillful self-taught nonprofessional inexpert untried untested unseasoned green beginning new jackleg would-be fresh entry-level raw Antonyms & Near Antonyms talented skilled capable competent able skillful proficient gifted handsome dextrous dexterous accomplished seasoned experienced veteran practised taught qualified knowledgeable educated prepared trained practiced initiated versatile habile fitted versed schooled professional ambidextrous polished adept slick expert finished virtuoso ace tutored virtuosic all-round master consummate masterful well-rounded masterly all-around crackerjack See More
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talent

noun

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Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing talent

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noun

adjective