JACKLEG Synonyms: 181 Similar and Opposite Words

jackleg 1 of 2

adjective

ˈjak-ˌleg

Definition of jackleg

as in amateur

being such only for recreation a toolshed that can be built by any jackleg carpenter who's capable of hitting a nail without smashing his thumb

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as in inexperienced

lacking or showing a lack of expert skill he did such a jackleg installation of that door frame that now the door won't shut

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as in corrupt

having or showing lowered moral character or standards a jackleg lawyer whose clients consist mainly of drug dealers and child molesters

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jackleg

2 of 2

noun

as in kid

a person who lacks experience and competence in an art or science you can't rely on a bunch of jacklegs to run your dairy farm

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Adjective

With its thoughtful feature set, the PD500W looks like a great option for experienced and amateur content creators alike.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 14 July 2026
As an amateur race car driver, the villa’s owner wanted elements of his passion peppering the interior.

— Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026

Definition of amateur

Adjective

After striking up conversation about their individual side projects, Kern lent his app’s base server to an inexperienced Coffee.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
In Shipwrecked, crew members suggest that Schettino was a relatively new and inexperienced captain.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026

Definition of inexperienced

Adjective

But when it’s tied to a famously corrupt institution like FIFA, the claims of grave injustice intensify and feel almost like the buildup to war.

— Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 14 July 2026
The Chinese variant actually stimulates economic activity as corrupt officials sell the rights to monetize unproductive state assets to private enterprises.

— Andy Browne, semafor.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of corrupt

Noun

For older kids who have trouble adjusting to the demands on the school year, plenty of time to wind down after school and a predictable morning routine are key.

— Parents, Parents, 17 July 2026
That said, this probably won’t be even faintly legible on a home entertainment system, let alone the handheld gadgets that kids like the ones seen here prefer to watch entertainment on these days.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2026

Definition of kid

Noun

Float down the Barren Fork River with beginner-friendly kayak rentals, then relax at the 8-acre pet-friendly campground featuring tent sites, RV hookups, and rental campers.

— Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Meanwhile, the Summer Triangle — formed by Vega, Deneb and Altair — hangs almost overhead during the darkest hours, making this one of the easiest seasonal star patterns for beginners to learn.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of beginner

Adjective

Lake Jesup, one of Central Florida’s largest water bodies, is also one of its sickest.

— Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
What To Do Now Just washing produce doesn’t typically get rid of cyclospora, so the best way to avoid getting sick is to avoid food that could’ve been contaminated.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 17 July 2026

Definition of sick

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