Unskilled Definition

unskilled
adjective
  1. not having or showing or requiring special skill or proficiency; "unskilled in the art of rhetoric"; "an enthusiastic but unskillful mountain climber"; "unskilled labor"; "workers in unskilled occupations are finding fewer and fewer job opportunities"; "unskilled workmanship"
  2. lacking professional skill or expertise; "a very amateurish job"; "inexpert but conscientious efforts"; "an unskilled painting"
  3. not doing a good job; "incompetent at chess"

"Unskilled" in song lyrics

See how unskilled is used in real songs:

  • "and get grilled, for bein unskilled"
    Chris Lowe f/ Dinco D, Sadat X — Treacherous 3
  • "skilled semi-skilled unskilled"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "unskilled"

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