Prowess Meaning

Prowess Meaning

• Prowess is a noun that means great ability or skills to do something. Prowess implies expertise in something.
• Prowess can also be said extraordinary skill.
• In earlier use, the meaning of prowess is exceptional bravery or courage in a battle.
• Prowess is an outstanding or superior skill one can learn through practice, study, and observation.

Prowess Synonyms

In the context of skill/ ability

• Ability
• Skill
• Artistry
• Capability
• Effectiveness
• Expertise
• Excellence
• Mastery
• Proficiency
• Finesse
• Expertness
• Attainment

In the context of bravery

• Guts
• Fearlessness
• Valor
• Nerve
• Heart
• Gallantry
• Dauntlessness
• Doughtiness
• Intrepidity
• Stoutness
• Fortitude
• Courage

Prowess Antonyms

In the context of skill/ ability

• Inability
• Ineptitude
• Incompetence
• Ineptness
• Inexpertise
• Clumsiness

In the context of bravery

• Cowardice
• Gutlessness
• Timidity
• Fear
• Faintheartedness

Use of Prowess in a Sentence

We have seen the meaning of prowess in two contexts, one is used in the context of possessing skills or expertise of something by regular practice. Another one is in the context of having exceptional bravery in battle. Both meanings conclude in one direction and that is to be an expert in something through continuous practice and observations.

Let us have a look at the usage of prowess in the sentences.

• If you learn and practice on a regular basis, you will become an English prowess one day.
• He always boasts of his prowess as a cook. Everyone knows that he cooks good food that’s why they ignore this behavior.
• From the day he entered the organization, he was distinguished by his management prowess.
• We have heard of his prowess in art. This art is his livelihood now.    
• In ancient times, leaders of an army were chosen based on their prowess.
• Some people are there who convert their weaknesses into their prowess. I appreciate them for their hard work and efforts.