highly trained
- skilledHaving learned ability
- expertHighly skilled practitioner
- eliteSuperior select group
- disciplinedHaving strict self-control
- specializedAdapted for particular function
professional · proficient · seasoned · veteran · masterful · honed · rigorous · drilled · accomplished · precise · adept · qualified · certified · practiced · polished · sharp · refined · tactical
skill acquisition level
highly traineduntrained
Lacking learned skills
unskilled · inexperienced · novice · incompetent · untaught
natural vs. developed ability
highly trainedself-taught
Educated without instructors
untutored · instinctive · natural · innate · intuitive
experience and preparation
highly trainedinexperienced
Lacking practical knowledge
raw · green · novice · unpracticed · undrilled