What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
experienced
Example
She is an experienced teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience. [experienced: adjective]
Example
He has experienced many setbacks in his career but has learned from them. [experienced: verb]
proficient
Example
She is proficient in several programming languages. [proficient: adjective]
Example
He became proficient in playing the guitar after years of practice. [proficient: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Experienced is more commonly used in everyday language, while proficient is more often used in professional or technical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between experienced and proficient?
Proficient is generally considered more formal than experienced, and is often used in professional or technical contexts.
