Synonyms of unskilled

unskilled

adjective

1

as in inexperienced

lacking or showing a lack of expert skill

an unskilled handling of the facial features in the portrait explains why it is attributed to "school of Velázquez" and not to the master himself

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

2

as in incompetent

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

hired unskilled workers because they would work for lower wages

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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