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- [in-eks-purt, in-ik-spurt]
- /ɪnˈɛks pɜrt, ˌɪn ɪkˈspɜrt/
- /ɪn.ˈek.spɜːt.li/
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- [in-eks-purt, in-ik-spurt]
- /ɪnˈɛks pɜrt, ˌɪn ɪkˈspɜrt/
Definitions of inexpertly word
- adjective inexpertly not expert; unskilled. 1
- noun inexpertly In an inexpert manner. 1
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Origin of inexpertly
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
First recorded in 1400-50; late Middle English word from Latin word inexpertus. See in-3, expert
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Parts of speech for Inexpertly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inexpertly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inexpertly
adv inexpertly
- badly — If something is done badly or goes badly, it is not very successful or effective.
- inadequately — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- insufficiently — not sufficient; lacking in what is necessary or required: an insufficient answer.
- crudely — in a raw or unprepared state; unrefined or natural: crude sugar.
- incompetently — not competent; lacking qualification or ability; incapable: an incompetent candidate.
adverb inexpertly
- clumsily — awkward in movement or action; without skill or grace: He is very clumsy and is always breaking things.
- ineptly — without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit: He is inept at mechanical tasks. She is inept at dealing with people.
- unprofessional — not professional; not pertaining to or characteristic of a profession.
- awkwardly — lacking skill or dexterity. Synonyms: clumsy, inept; unskillful, unhandy, inexpert. Antonyms: deft, adroit, skillful, dexterous; handy.
- unsatisfactory — not satisfactory; not satisfying or meeting one's demands; inadequate.
Antonyms for inexpertly
adv inexpertly
- satisfactorily — giving or affording satisfaction; fulfilling all demands or requirements: a satisfactory solution.
- well — in a good or satisfactory manner: Business is going well.
adverb inexpertly
- expertly — In an expert manner; with great skill.
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