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- [uhn-skil-fuh l]
- /ʌnˈskɪl fəl/
- /ˌʌnˈskɪlf(ə)l /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-skil-fuh l]
- /ʌnˈskɪl fəl/
Definitions of unskillful word
- adjective unskillful not skillful; clumsy or bungling. 1
- adjective unskillful not skillful; having little or no skill or dexterity; awkward 0
- adjective unskillful Not skillful. 0
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Origin of unskillful
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 Unskillful
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unskillful 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
unskillful usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unskillful
adj unskillful
- all thumbs — clumsy
- awkward — An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with.
- bungling — to do clumsily and awkwardly; botch: He bungled the job.
- butter-fingered — a person who frequently drops things; clumsy person.
- butterfingered — a person who frequently drops things; clumsy person.
Antonyms for unskillful
adj unskillful
- adept — Someone who is adept at something can do it skilfully.
- adroit — Someone who is adroit is quick and skilful in their thoughts, behaviour, or actions.
- artful — If you describe someone as artful, you mean that they are clever and skilful at achieving what they want, especially by deceiving people.
- been around — in a circle, ring, or the like; so as to surround a person, group, thing, etc.: The crowd gathered around.
- deft — A deft action is skilful and often quick.
adjective unskillful
- experienced — Having knowledge or skill in a particular field, especially a profession or job, gained over a period of time.
- expert — A person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area.
- nimble — quick and light in movement; moving with ease; agile; active; rapid: nimble feet.
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