Synonyms for

Unskilled

Verb / ʌˈnskɪld / Another word for unskilled — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not having or requiring any special skill or training

Synonyms & similar words

amateur amateurish incompetent skilled inexpert inexperienced untrained amateur unqualified inapt incompetent inefficient unpracticed unprepared unprofessional unseasoned unskilled untried untutored green raw unaccomplished unversed novice beginner

Example sentences

  1. The unskilled laborer struggled to complete the task.
  2. The unskilled athlete was not selected for the team.
  3. The unskilled musician hit the wrong notes during the performance.
  4. The unskilled cook burned the food.
  5. The unskilled painter left brush marks on the wall.

Quotes

  • Success in business requires training and discipline and hard work. But if you're not frightened by these things, the opportunities are just as great today as they ever were. - David Rockefeller
  • The only thing worse than training employees and losing them is to not train them and keep them. - Zig Ziglar
  • An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. - Benjamin Franklin

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