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masterly

5 antonyms for masterly — opposites grouped by meaning.

Adj — Done with great skill, showing the ability of an expert.

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The word goes back to the Proto-Indo-European word *méǵh₂s. It comes from Middle English maisterli, from maister (“leader, ruler; high official; official in charge of a place; person in control; employer; owner; schoolmaster, teacher; scholar, sage; holder of a master's degree; religious teacher; master craftsman; expe...

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