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unskilled

uns·kil·led

UK/ʌnˈskɪld/ US/ʌˈnskɪld/ rare

adjective

1.

not having or showing or requiring special skill or proficiency

  • “unskilled in the art of rhetoric”
  • “an enthusiastic but unskillful mountain climber”
  • “unskilled labor”
  • “workers in unskilled occupations are finding fewer and fewer job opportunities”
  • “unskilled workmanship”
2.

lacking professional skill or expertise

  • “a very amateurish job”
  • “inexpert but conscientious efforts”
  • “an unskilled painting”
3.

not doing a good job

  • “incompetent at chess”
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Origin

From un- + skilled.

Phrases

  • unskilled person

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