social skills

noun

Meaning

The abilities used to communicate and interact effectively with others in various interpersonal situations.

Examples

Developing strong social skills early in life can help children build lasting friendships.
The workshop focused on improving the social skills of employees to foster better teamwork.

Synonyms: people skills, interpersonal skills, soft skills, social competence

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social skills

noun

Pronunciation: ˈsoʊʃəl skɪlz

Definition

The abilities used to communicate and interact effectively with others in various interpersonal situations.

Examples

Developing strong social skills early in life can help children build lasting friendships.
The workshop focused on improving the social skills of employees to foster better teamwork.
He struggled with social skills, often finding it difficult to read body language or maintain eye contact.

Synonyms of social skills

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