all arounder
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Definition
Noun: A person who is skilled, competent, or expert in many different fields or activities; a versatile generalist.
Usage
The term "all-rounder" is used to describe a person whose abilities are not limited to one specific area. It emphasizes broad competence and adaptability rather than deep specialization in a single field. It is commonly used in contexts like sports, academics, and professional life to praise well-rounded capability.
Examples
- He is a true all-rounder; he excels in science, music, and athletics.
- The team needs an all-rounder who can handle both marketing and client relations.
- She proved herself to be an all-rounder by successfully managing projects across different departments.
Advanced Usage
- The term can sometimes imply a "jack of all trades," which can have a positive connotation of versatility or a slightly negative connotation of lacking supreme expertise in any one area, depending on context.
- It is often used in comparative or superlative forms (e.g., , ).
Variants and Related Words
- All-round (adjective): Having comprehensive ability or usefulness.
- He is an all-round athlete.
- Versatile person: A common synonym.
- Generalist: A person competent in several different fields or activities.
- Polymath: A person of wide-ranging knowledge or learning (often implies a higher level of scholarly expertise).
Synonyms
- Versatile person
- Generalist
- Multitalented person
- Jack of all trades (can be neutral or slightly pejorative)
Antonyms
- Specialist
- Expert (in a narrow field)
- One-trick pony (idiomatic, derogatory)
Noun
- a versatile person who is expert at many things
- she's the best all-rounder they've seen in years