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
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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
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
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
Zilpha Keatley Snyder, The Egypt Game2
: 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