Synonyms of inexpert

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adjective

1

as in inexperienced

lacking or showing a lack of expert skill

an inexpert attempt at putting on an outdoor concert

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inexperienced
• amateur
• unskilled
• amateurish
• nonprofessional
• dilettante
• unprofessional
• dilettantish
• incompetent
• unskillful
• untrained
• untutored
• awkward
• unprepared
• clumsy
• unschooled
• unqualified
• untaught
• unfinished
• uninitiated
• new
• jackleg
• flawed
• ham-fisted
• unpolished
• defective
• primitive
• unseasoned
• untested
• curbstone
• self-taught
• incapable
• ham-handed
• untried
• fresh
• faulty
• untalented
• unfit
• crude
• unable
• beginning
• heavy-handed
• green
• would-be
• talentless
• ungifted
• entry-level
• raw

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expert
• professional
• adept
• skilled
• competent
• skillful
• able
• capable
• proficient
• masterly
• talented
• virtuoso
• masterful
• consummate
• virtuosic
• ace
• dexterous
• master
• gifted
• dextrous
• experienced
• seasoned
• handsome
• knowledgeable
• veteran
• accomplished
• qualified
• crackerjack
• practised
• trained
• prepared
• educated
• taught
• versed
• practiced
• initiated
• habile
• schooled
• fitted
• versatile
• ambidextrous
• polished
• tutored
• slick
• finished
• all-round
• well-rounded
• all-around

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• expert
• professional
• adept
• skilled
• competent
• skillful
• able
• capable
• proficient
• masterly
• talented
• virtuoso
• masterful
• consummate
• virtuosic
• ace
• dexterous
• master
• gifted
• dextrous
• experienced
• seasoned
• handsome
• knowledgeable
• veteran
• accomplished
• qualified
• crackerjack
• practised
• trained
• prepared
• educated
• taught
• versed
• practiced
• initiated
• habile
• schooled
• fitted
• versatile
• ambidextrous
• polished
• tutored
• slick
• finished
• all-round
• well-rounded
• all-around

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as in incompetent

lacking qualities (as knowledge, skill, or ability) required to do a job

the inexpert mechanic only made the problem worse—and charged me a fortune for doing it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• incompetent
• unfit
• unfitted
• inexperienced
• unskilled
• incapable
• unqualified
• unable
• unprepared
• inept
• inapt
• unskillful
• ineligible
• untrained
• useless
• inefficient
• amateurish
• ineffective
• unprofessional
• ineffectual
• callow
• dilettantish
• worthless
• green
• disqualified
• unequipped
• raw
• wanting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expert
• competent
• skilled
• skillful
• capable
• able
• qualified
• trained
• prepared
• ready
• adept
• fit
• seasoned
• experienced
• ultracompetent
• veteran
• virtuoso
• consummate
• ace
• practised
• crack
• accomplished
• overqualified
• practiced
• versatile
• protean
• all-round
• all-around

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• expert
• competent
• skilled
• skillful
• capable
• able
• qualified
• trained
• prepared
• ready
• adept
• fit
• seasoned
• experienced
• ultracompetent
• veteran
• virtuoso
• consummate
• ace
• practised
• crack
• accomplished
• overqualified
• practiced
• versatile
• protean
• all-round
• all-around

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as in clumsy

showing or marked by a lack of skill and tact (as in dealing with a situation)

well-meaning but inexpert expressions of sympathy from friends after the funeral

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clumsy
• inexperienced
• awkward
• bungling
• careless
• inept
• incompetent
• botched
• unskilled
• sloppy
• maladroit
• amateur
• amateurish
• fumbled
• inefficient
• unprofessional
• unpolished
• ineffectual
• unskillful
• tactless
• misguided
• crude
• green
• undiplomatic
• ineffective
• ineffectual
• misdirected
• tacky
• ill-advised

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expert
• adroit
• competent
• skilled
• facile
• professional
• deft
• adept
• skillful
• proficient
• capable
• able
• dexterous
• talented
• masterly
• dextrous
• clever
• masterful
• consummate
• polished
• accomplished
• easy
• diplomatic
• tactful
• smooth
• gracious
• crackerjack
• effortless

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• expert
• adroit
• competent
• skilled
• facile
• professional
• deft
• adept
• skillful
• proficient
• capable
• able
• dexterous
• talented
• masterly
• dextrous
• clever
• masterful
• consummate
• polished
• accomplished
• easy
• diplomatic
• tactful
• smooth
• gracious
• crackerjack
• effortless

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inexpert

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noun

as in amateur

a person who lacks experience and competence in an art or science

the shoddy tiling in the bathroom was a sure sign that it was the work of an inexpert

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amateur
• beginner
• novice
• kid
• newcomer
• trifler
• rookie
• greenhorn
• jackleg
• tyro
• tenderfoot
• freshman
• learner
• hack
• hacker
• neophyte

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expert
• adept
• master
• hand
• craftsman
• crackerjack
• ace
• sharp
• past master
• shark
• virtuoso
• whiz
• maestro
• wizard
• veteran
• crackajack
• vet
• old hand
• old-timer

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• expert
• adept
• master
• hand
• craftsman
• crackerjack
• ace
• sharp
• past master
• shark
• virtuoso
• whiz
• maestro
• wizard
• veteran
• crackajack
• vet
• old hand
• old-timer

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