unskillful

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈskɪlfʊl/
US: /ʌnˈskɪlfəl/

  1. Not good at doing something; lacking skill or dexterity.

    1. He is unskillful at drawing, so his pictures look funny.
    2. The unskillful handling of the delicate equipment resulted in a costly malfunction.

  2. Done without care or finesse; clumsy or awkward.

    1. The unskillful repair made the bicycle unsafe to ride.
    2. Her unskillful attempts to comfort him only made the situation worse.

Synonyms

bungling awkward maladroit inept clumsy
unskillful adverb

  1. In an unskillful manner; without skill.

    1. He played the guitar unskillfully.
    2. She unskillfully tried to hide her disappointment at the news.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unskillful" in English means: Not good at doing something; lacking skill or dexterity., Done without care or finesse; clumsy or awkward..

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

Synonyms for "unskillful": bungling, awkward, maladroit, inept, clumsy.

Example usage of "unskillful": "He is unskillful at drawing, so his pictures look funny.". More examples on the page.