experienced

[ ik-speer-ee-uhnst ]

adjective

1. wise or skillful in a particular field through experience:

   an experienced teacher.

   Synonyms: qualified, adept, versed, accomplished, veteran, practiced, expert, skilled

2. having learned through experience; taught by experience:

   experienced through adversity.

3. endured; undergone; suffered through:

   experienced misfortunes.

experienced

/ ɪkˈspɪərɪənst /

adjective

1. having become skilful or knowledgeable from extensive contact or participation or observation

Other Words From

• nonex·peri·enced adjective
• quasi-ex·peri·enced adjective
• unex·peri·enced adjective
• well-ex·peri·enced adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of experienced¹

First recorded in 1560–70; experience + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Another 40% said they experienced antisemitic discrimination in their time at UCLA.

From Los Angeles Times

His selections make clear that he plans a radical shake up of government, eschewing more conventional and experienced picks for those who are loyal to him and share his vision for a second term that will upend the status quo in Washington.

From BBC

Not all users experienced the outage, which appeared to be largely resolved late Thursday, according to the company.

From BBC

On 29 October, McDonald's chief executive Chris Kempczinski apologised for the outbreak, saying the firm was "sorry for what our customers experienced".

From BBC

Budehaven Community School in Bude, Cornwall said it had "experienced a complete breakdown of our internet, registration and telephone services" and was "unable to safeguard our pupils" until the system was fixed by its external provider.

From BBC

Related Words

• accomplished
• capable
• competent
• mature
• professional
• qualified
• seasoned
• skillful
• sophisticated
• trained
• veteran
• wise