unskillful

un·skill·ful

adjective \-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