Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unskilled
Adjective
/ʌnˈskɪld/
Definition
Lacking the training, knowledge, or ability necessary to perform a particular job or task effectively.
Examples
- He was unskilled in carpentry, which made the furniture he built quite wobbly.
- Many unskilled laborers are in high demand for construction jobs.
- She felt unskilled when comparing her abilities to her peers in the program.
Meaning
Describing someone who does not have the specific abilities or expertise needed for a particular role, often resulting in lower quality work.
Synonyms
- Inexperienced
- Untalented
- Amateur
- Untrained
