unskilled

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈskɪld/
US: /ʌnˈskɪld/

  1. Lacking special training or abilities for a particular job or task

    1. He is an unskilled worker in the factory so makes less money.
    2. The company hired unskilled laborers to clear the land before construction began.

  2. Not having or requiring much skill; done without expertise.

    1. It was unskilled work, but it was a job so he took it anyway.
    2. The unskilled manner in which he handled the situation made things worse.

Synonyms

untrained amateur incompetent

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unskilled" in English means: Lacking special training or abilities for a particular job or task, Not having or requiring much skill; done without expertise..

The phonetic transcription of "unskilled" is /ʌnˈskɪld/ in British English and /ʌnˈskɪld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unskilled": untrained, amateur, incompetent.

Example usage of "unskilled": "He is an unskilled worker in the factory so makes less money.". More examples on the page.