Synonyms of unskilled
20 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for unskilled is miserable. Other synonyms of unskilled are bad, unskillful, inexpert, unable and backwards. The opposite of unskilled is skilled.
Synonyms and similar words for unskilled
adjectiveMore synonyms
- amateurishSuggesting or reflecting the efforts of an amateur; not seeming professional or polished.
- backwardsSynonym of backward; see usage notes there.
- badUnskilled; of limited ability; not good.
- bunglingIncompetent or inept.
- clumsy
- ham-fisted
- ham-handedClumsy, heavy, or inept; not delicate, light or gentle.
- inaptNot apt.
- incapable
- incompetent
- ineffective
- inept
- inexpertInept or unskilled; not of expert ability or quality.
- maladroitNot adroit; awkward, clumsy, inept.
- miserableVery bad (at something); unskilled, incompetent; hopeless.
- noob
- unableNot able; lacking a certain ability.
- unprofessional
- unqualified
- unskillfulNot skillful.
Opposite of unskilled
adjectiveMore antonyms
Meaning of unskilled
- adjective Of a person or workforce: not having a skill or technical training.
- adjective Of a job: not requiring skill or training.
- adjective Of a made object: inexpertly made or showing a lack of skill.
unskilled in other languages
Questions about synonyms of unskilled
- What is another word for unskilled?
- Unskilled has 20 synonyms on Word.ws, such as miserable, bad, unskillful, inexpert, unable, backwards, ham-handed and bungling.
- What is the opposite of unskilled?
- The opposite of unskilled is skilled.
- What does unskilled mean?
- Unskilled means of a person or workforce: not having a skill or technical training.
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