unskillful

un·skill·ful

adj \-ˈskil-fəl\

Definition of UNSKILLFUL

: not skillful : lacking in skill or proficiency

— un·skill·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

— un·skill·ful·ness noun

Examples of UNSKILLFUL

1. <an unskillful editor can be worse than none at all>
2. <some painfully unskillful playing by the band's guitarist>

First Known Use of UNSKILLFUL

1565

Related to UNSKILLFUL

Synonyms: inapt, incapable, inept, inexpert, unable, unfit, unfitted, unqualified, unskilled, incompetent

Antonyms: able, capable, competent, expert, fit, qualified, skilled, skillful, ultracompetent

Related Words: ineffective, ineffectual, inefficient; amateurish, callow, dilettantish, green, inexperienced, raw, unprofessional; unequipped, unprepared, untrained; useless, worthless; disqualified, ineligible; wanting

Near Antonyms: prepared, ready, trained; overqualified; accomplished, ace, adept, consummate, crack, experienced, practiced (also practised), seasoned, veteran, virtuoso; all-around (also all-round), protean, versatile

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