unskilled

adjective

Definition of unskillednext
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

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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

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“Unskilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unskilled. Accessed 7 Feb. 2023.

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