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- [uhn-skil-fuh l]
- /ʌnˈskɪl fəl/
- /ˈʌnˈskɪlfʊl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-skil-fuh l]
- /ʌnˈskɪl fəl/
Definitions of unskilful word
- adjective unskilful not skillful; clumsy or bungling. 1
- adjective unskilful lacking dexterity or proficiency 0
- adjective unskilful ignorant (of) 0
- adjective unskilful (Britain) Alternative spelling of unskillful. 0
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Origin of unskilful
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; 1555-65 for current sense; Middle English unskylful unreasonable. See un-1, skillful
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Parts of speech for Unskilful
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unskilful popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
unskilful usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unskilful
adv unskilful
- abominably — repugnantly hateful; detestable; loathsome: an abominable crime.
- awkwardly — lacking skill or dexterity. Synonyms: clumsy, inept; unskillful, unhandy, inexpert. Antonyms: deft, adroit, skillful, dexterous; handy.
- badly — If something is done badly or goes badly, it is not very successful or effective.
- defectively — having a defect or flaw; faulty; imperfect: a defective machine.
- feebly — physically weak, as from age or sickness; frail.
noun unskilful
- awkwardness — lacking skill or dexterity. Synonyms: clumsy, inept; unskillful, unhandy, inexpert. Antonyms: deft, adroit, skillful, dexterous; handy.
- boorishness — of or like a boor; unmannered; crude; insensitive.
- crudeness — in a raw or unprepared state; unrefined or natural: crude sugar.
- gawkiness — awkward; ungainly; clumsy.
- ineptness — without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit: He is inept at mechanical tasks. She is inept at dealing with people.
adverb unskilful
- amateurishly — In an amateurish or nonprofessional manner.
- crudely — in a raw or unprepared state; unrefined or natural: crude sugar.
- erroneously — In an erroneous manner.
- faultily — In a faulty manner.
- fumblingly — In a fumbling manner.
Antonyms for unskilful
adv unskilful
- adroitly — expert or nimble in the use of the hands or body.
- agilely — quick and well-coordinated in movement; lithe: an agile leap.
- aptly — inclined; disposed; given; prone: too apt to slander others.
- astutely — of keen penetration or discernment; sagacious: an astute analysis.
- cleverly — mentally bright; having sharp or quick intelligence; able.
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